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비약하다

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비약하다

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At the A1 level, '비약하다' is a very difficult word because it is abstract. It is not usually taught to beginners. However, if you want to understand it simply, think of it as a 'big jump.' Usually, we learn 'jump' as '뛰다' (ttwida). '비약하다' is like '뛰다' but for things you cannot see, like how much you know or how fast a city grows. You might see it in a very simple sentence about a hero in a book jumping a long distance, but even then, it is rare. Focus on '뛰다' first, and think of '비약하다' as the 'super version' of jumping used in news and books. It is a 'Hada' verb, so it follows the same pattern as '공부하다' or '운동하다.' If you use it, you will sound like a very smart student, but be careful not to use it for jumping over a ball!

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For A2 learners, you can start to see '비약하다' in intermediate reading materials or news headlines. At this level, you should know that it means 'to improve very, very fast.' For example, if you study really hard and your test score goes from 20 to 100 in one week, that is a '비약적' (leaping) improvement. You will mostly see it as '비약적인' (adj) or '비약적으로' (adv). It is important to know that this word is formal. Don't use it with your friends when talking about games; use it when writing a report or talking to a teacher about your goals. It comes from Chinese characters (Hanja), where 'Bi' means fly and 'Yak' means jump. So, it is like jumping so high that you are almost flying over the steps in between.

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At the B1 level, you should be able to distinguish between the positive and negative uses of '비약하다.' You will encounter it in discussions about technology, the economy, and history. You should understand that '비약적인 발전' (rapid development) is a common phrase used to describe Korea's history. You also need to learn the negative meaning: '논리적 비약' (logical leap). If you are writing an essay in Korean and you don't explain your reasons clearly, your teacher might say '논리가 비약했다.' This means you skipped the explanation. Start using '비약적으로' in your writing to describe big changes, like '인터넷 덕분에 정보 전달 속도가 비약적으로 빨라졌다' (Thanks to the internet, the speed of information delivery has increased leaps and bounds).

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At the B2 level, you are expected to use '비약하다' correctly in formal debates and academic writing. You should understand the nuance that separates it from '도약하다' (to take a leap/springboard) and '발전하다' (to develop). '비약하다' implies a certain lack of continuity—either because the growth was so fast it seemed to skip steps, or because the logic actually did skip steps. You should be comfortable using the phrase '지나친 비약' (excessive leap/stretch) to critique an argument. For instance, in a discussion about social issues, you might say, '그것은 통계의 비약적인 해석입니다' (That is a leaping/stretched interpretation of the statistics). You should also recognize its use in literature to describe a narrative that jumps across time or space dramatically.

C1 learners must master the stylistic weight of '비약하다.' In high-level discourse, this word is used to analyze macro-trends and philosophical arguments. You should be able to use it to describe non-linear progress in science or art. For example, '인상주의의 등장은 회화 역사에서 하나의 비약이었다' (The emergence of Impressionism was a leap in the history of painting). You should also be sensitive to how it is used to dismiss an opponent's theory in academic journals. Using '비약' as a noun is very common here: '논리의 비약을 피하기 위해...' (In order to avoid a leap in logic...). You should also understand its related forms like '비약적' in complex grammatical structures, such as '비약적이라고 할 수 있을 만큼' (To the extent that it could be called a leap).

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At the C2 level, you should use '비약하다' with the precision of a native intellectual. You understand that the word can carry a sense of 'transcendence' in certain philosophical contexts—leaping beyond the boundaries of the known. You can use it to discuss complex economic theories like 'leapfrogging' in developing nations. You are also aware of its rhetorical power in speeches to highlight transformative change. You can distinguish between '비약' as a fallacy and '비약' as a creative breakthrough. Your usage should reflect an understanding of the word's Hanja roots and its historical usage in Korean modern literature to describe the rapid modernization of the peninsula. You can effortlessly use it in sentences like, '근대화 과정에서의 이러한 비약은 전통과의 단절을 초래하기도 했다' (This leap in the process of modernization also brought about a severance from tradition).

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비약하다 means to make a sudden, dramatic leap in development, such as a company growing 10x in a year or a nation modernizing rapidly.
It also refers to a 'logical leap' where someone jumps to a conclusion without providing enough evidence or explaining the steps in between.
The word is formal and academic, commonly found in news, debates, and essays rather than in casual daily conversations with friends.
Commonly used forms include the adjective '비약적인' (leaping/rapid) and the adverb '비약적으로' (leaps and bounds/exponentially).

The Korean verb 비약하다 (biyakhada) is a sophisticated term that carries two primary layers of meaning, both centered around the concept of a 'leap' or a 'jump.' In its first and more literal sense, it describes a rapid, dramatic advancement or a sudden upward surge in status, scale, or quality. Imagine a small startup that suddenly becomes a global conglomerate within a year; that is a biyak. In its second, more abstract and often critical sense, it refers to a 'logical leap.' This occurs when someone jumps from point A to point Z without providing the necessary evidence or intermediate steps in between. It is a staple word in academic writing, formal debates, and news reporting where progress or reasoning is analyzed.

Physical/Developmental Leap: This refers to a state where something evolves or expands at an extraordinary pace, far exceeding normal expectations. It is often paired with words like '발전' (development) or '성장' (growth).

우리 회사는 지난 10년 동안 기술적으로 비약했다.

Translation: Our company has leaped forward technologically over the past 10 years.

Logical Leap (Fallacy): This is used when an argument lacks consistency or when the conclusion does not follow from the premises. It is a common critique in debates: 'That is a logical leap!' (논리적 비약이다).

그의 주장은 증거가 부족하여 논리가 비약하고 있다.

Translation: His argument is making a logical leap due to a lack of evidence.

Historically, the term derives from the Hanja characters 飛 (fly) and 躍 (leap), suggesting an action so powerful that it resembles flying through the air rather than walking step-by-step. This is why the word feels much more 'high-level' than simple verbs like '늘다' (increase) or '가다' (go). You will encounter this word frequently when reading editorials about the Korean economy, scientific breakthroughs, or critiques of political discourse. It suggests a movement that breaks the existing boundaries or constraints of time and sequence.

Usage in Media: Journalists often use '비약적 발전' to describe the 'Miracle on the Han River.' Conversely, they use '논리적 비약' to call out politicians who make unfounded accusations.

AI 기술의 비약적인 발전이 사회를 바꾸고 있다.

Translation: The rapid/leaping development of AI technology is changing society.

Using 비약하다 correctly requires understanding whether you are describing a process of growth or a flaw in reasoning. Because it is a 'Hada' verb (noun + 하다), it is quite versatile in its conjugations. In formal settings, you will often see it in the past tense (비약했다) to summarize a period of success, or in the present progressive (비약하고 있다) to describe an ongoing trend of rapid change. When used to criticize logic, it is almost always paired with the noun 논리 (logic).

Describing Economic/Social Change: In this context, the verb emphasizes that the change wasn't just gradual, but transformative. It implies a 'quantum leap' where the end result is fundamentally different from the start.

한국 경제는 단기간에 세계적인 수준으로 비약했다.

Translation: The Korean economy leaped to a global level in a short period.

Pointing Out Logical Fallacies: When someone says 'A is true, therefore Z must be true' without explaining B, C, and D, you can use this word. It's a polite but firm way to say 'Your reasoning is flawed.'

그 결론은 너무 비약한 감이 없지 않아 있다.

Translation: There is a sense that the conclusion leaped a bit too much (it's a bit of a stretch).

In academic essays, you might use it to describe the scope of your research. If your research covers a vast timeline or skips over minor details to reach a broader conclusion, you might need to justify why you chose to 비약하다. It is also used in literature to describe a plot that jumps forward in time. For example, 'The story leaps forward ten years' (이야기가 10년 뒤로 비약한다).

Scientific Advancement: When a new discovery changes the paradigm, scientists describe the field as having 'leaped.'

생명 공학 분야는 최근 몇 년 사이 비약하고 있다.

Translation: The field of biotechnology has been leaping forward in recent years.

You are most likely to hear 비약하다 in formal, intellectual, or professional settings. While you might not hear it between friends at a casual dinner (unless they are debating philosophy), it is a very common word on Korean news programs like KBS News or JTBC News Room. It is also a favorite of professors during lectures when they are dissecting an argument or explaining historical progress. If you watch Korean courtroom dramas or political thrillers, listen for the phrase '논리적 비약' when one character is trying to dismantle another's testimony.

TV Debates and Politics: Politicians often accuse each other of 'logical leaps' to invalidate their opponent's claims. It sounds more intellectual and devastating than simply saying 'You are wrong.'

"그것은 지나친 논리의 비약 아닙니까?"

Translation: "Isn't that an excessive leap in logic?" (Common debate phrase)

Business Presentations: When a company reports its annual earnings and they have doubled or tripled, the CEO will use '비약적 성장' to impress investors.

올해 우리 매출은 비약적으로 상승했습니다.

Translation: Our sales have risen leaps and bounds (rapidly) this year.

In the world of K-Dramas, especially those centered around law or medicine, '비약하다' is used to describe a diagnosis or a legal theory that skips over crucial steps. For instance, a doctor might tell an intern, 'Don't jump to conclusions (비약하지 마라) without seeing the test results.' In literature, authors use it to describe a character's sudden change in status or a sudden realization that changes everything. It is a word that signifies a 'break' from the mundane, linear flow of life.

Documentaries: Narrators use it to describe the evolution of species or the sudden rise of ancient civilizations.

인류의 문명은 도구를 사용하면서 비약하기 시작했다.

Translation: Human civilization began to leap forward as tools were used.

The most common mistake learners make with 비약하다 is using it for simple, physical jumps. If you want to say 'I jumped over the puddle,' you should use 뛰어넘다 or 점프하다. 비약하다 is almost exclusively used for abstract concepts like growth, logic, or development. Using it for a physical jump sounds extremely awkward and overly dramatic, like you are trying to write a high-level philosophical treatise about jumping over water.

Mistake 1: Physical Jumping: Incorrect: '나는 의자에서 비약했다.' (I leaped from the chair.) Correct: '나는 의자에서 뛰어내렸다.'

Wrong: 어제 공원에서 높이 비약했다.

Translation: (Awkward) Yesterday I leaped high in the park.

Mistake 2: Confusing with '비하하다': Because they both start with '비' (Bi), learners sometimes confuse '비약하다' (to leap) with '비하하다' (to belittle/disparage). These are polar opposites in terms of tone.

Don't say: 자신을 너무 비약하지 마세요. (Meaning: Don't leap yourself?)

Say: 자신을 너무 비하하지 마세요. (Don't belittle yourself.)

Another mistake is using the noun form 비약 alone as a verb. While you can say '비약이다' (It is a leap), you cannot say '그가 비약했다' to mean 'He exaggerated' unless you specify what he is leaping in (usually logic). If you mean 'exaggerate,' the word 과장하다 is much better. 비약하다 specifically implies a gap in the sequence of events or thoughts, not just making something sound bigger than it is.

Mistake 3: Overuse in Informal Speech: If you use this word while buying groceries or talking about your weekend, you will sound like a textbook. It is a formal word. Use '갑자기 좋아졌다' (suddenly got better) for casual talk.

Casual: 내 한국어 실력이 많이 늘었어.

Translation: My Korean skills improved a lot. (Better than using '비약했다' here).

Understanding the synonyms and antonyms of 비약하다 will help you fine-tune your vocabulary. While several words mean 'to grow' or 'to jump,' they each have a specific 'flavor.' 도약하다 is the closest synonym, but it feels more active and intentional, like an athlete preparing for a jump. 발전하다 is more general and can be slow or fast. 급성장하다 specifically means 'to grow fast' but doesn't necessarily imply the 'gap' or 'leap' that 비약하다 does.

비약하다 vs. 도약하다: 비약하다: Emphasizes the result of a sudden, huge jump or a logical flaw.
도약하다: Emphasizes the action of jumping up to a higher level, often used for personal or national goals (e.g., 'A leap toward the future').

새로운 단계로 도약합시다!

Translation: Let's leap (step up) to a new stage!

비약하다 vs. 과장하다: 비약하다: Skipping steps in logic (A -> Z).
과장하다: Making something look bigger/better than it is (A -> A+).

사실을 과장하지 마세요.

Translation: Don't exaggerate the facts.

On the antonym side, we have words like 정체하다 (to stagnate) or 퇴보하다 (to regress). If 비약하다 is a rocket ship taking off, 정체하다 is a car stuck in traffic. In terms of logic, the opposite of a 'logical leap' would be 치밀하다 (to be meticulous/detailed) or 논리정연하다 (to be logically sound). A sound argument moves from A to B to C smoothly, without any 'leaps.'

Antonym: 퇴보하다: To move backward or decline in quality/status. The opposite of a forward leap.

민주주의가 오히려 퇴보하고 있다.

Translation: Democracy is actually regressing.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The 'Bi' (飛) in '비약' is the same 'Bi' in '비행기' (airplane), emphasizing the high-flying nature of the leap.

発音ガイド

UK /bi.jak.ha.da/

US /bi.jɑk.hɑ.dɑ/

Stress is even, but the 'yak' syllable feels slightly stronger due to the closed consonant.

韻が合う語

기약하다 (to promise) 희약하다 (to be weak) 서약하다 (to pledge) 공약하다 (to make a public promise) 집약하다 (to concentrate) 요약하다 (to summarize) 조약하다 (to be crude) 취약하다 (to be vulnerable)

よくある間違い

Pronouncing '비' as 'bee' (too long).
Missing the 'k' sound in 'yak'.
Pronouncing '약' as 'yag' (voiced).
Confusing '비약' with '비학' (bi-hak).
Over-aspirating the 'h' in 'hada'.

難易度

読解 4/5

Common in news and books, but requires understanding abstract concepts.

ライティング 5/5

Hard to use naturally without sounding like you are trying too hard.

スピーキング 5/5

Rarely used in casual speech; mostly for formal presentations.

リスニング 4/5

Easy to hear in news/documentaries if you know the Hanja roots.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

뛰다 (to jump) 발전 (development) 성장 (growth) 논리 (logic) 갑자기 (suddenly)

次に学ぶ

도약하다 (to leap/springboard) 과장하다 (to exaggerate) 추론하다 (to infer) 정체되다 (to be stagnant) 혁신 (innovation)

上級

궤변 (sophistry) 방증 (circumstantial evidence) 비약적 전회 (leaping turning point) 패러다임의 전환 (paradigm shift)

知っておくべき文法

-적으로 (Adverbial suffix)

비약적으로 늘어났다.

-적인 (Adjectival suffix)

비약적인 발전.

-시키다 (Causative suffix)

논리를 비약시키다.

-기 마련이다 (Inevitability)

비약이 있으면 오류가 생기기 마련이다.

-을 통해 (Through/Via)

비약적인 혁신을 통해 성공했다.

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기술이 비약하고 있어요.

Technology is leaping forward.

Present progressive form '하고 있어요'.

실력이 비약했어요.

My skills have leaped (improved greatly).

Past tense '했어요'.

비약적인 발전입니다.

It is a leaping development.

Adjective form '비약적인'.

논리가 비약해요.

The logic leaps.

Simple present '비약해요'.

비약적으로 늘었어요.

It increased leaps and bounds.

Adverb form '비약적으로'.

그는 비약하고 싶어요.

He wants to leap forward.

Desire form '-고 싶어요'.

비약하는 회사입니다.

It is a leaping (fast-growing) company.

Noun-modifying present '-하는'.

성적이 비약했나요?

Did your grades leap?

Past tense question '-했나요?'.

한국 경제는 비약적으로 성장했습니다.

The Korean economy grew leaps and bounds.

Formal past tense '-했습니다'.

이것은 논리의 비약입니다.

This is a leap in logic.

Noun '비약' + '입니다'.

과학 기술이 비약하고 있습니다.

Science and technology are leaping forward.

Present progressive '-하고 있습니다'.

비약적인 성과를 거두었습니다.

We achieved leaping results.

Adjective '비약적인' modifying '성과'.

그의 실력은 비약할 것입니다.

His skills will leap forward.

Future tense '-할 것입니다'.

너무 비약하지 마세요.

Don't leap (jump to conclusions) too much.

Negative imperative '-하지 마세요'.

우리는 비약적인 발전을 원해요.

We want rapid/leaping development.

Direct object '발전을'.

비약한 이유가 무엇입니까?

What is the reason for the leap?

Past noun-modifying '-한'.

그의 주장은 논리적 비약이 심하다.

His argument has a severe logical leap.

Subject '비약이' + adjective '심하다'.

인류 문명은 농경으로 인해 비약했다.

Human civilization leaped forward due to farming.

Reasoning '-으로 인해'.

수출이 비약적으로 증가하고 있다.

Exports are increasing leaps and bounds.

Adverbial '비약적으로'.

그 영화는 이야기가 갑자기 비약한다.

The movie's story suddenly leaps (skips time/logic).

Subject '이야기가'.

비약적인 기술 혁신이 필요합니다.

Rapid technological innovation is necessary.

Necessity '-이 필요합니다'.

그는 비약적인 상상력을 가졌다.

He has a leaping (wild) imagination.

Adjective '비약적인' + '상상력'.

논리가 비약하지 않도록 주의하세요.

Be careful so that the logic doesn't leap.

Purpose '-지 않도록'.

회사가 비약할 수 있는 기회입니다.

It is an opportunity for the company to leap forward.

Possibility '-할 수 있는'.

그 결론은 전제로부터의 비약이 너무 크다.

The conclusion's leap from the premise is too large.

Particle '-로부터의' (from).

정보 통신 기술의 비약적인 발전은 생활을 바꿨다.

The rapid development of ICT has changed our lives.

Compound noun '정보 통신 기술'.

단순한 추측을 사실로 비약시켜서는 안 된다.

You must not leap a simple guess into a fact.

Causative '-시키다' + prohibition '-어서는 안 된다'.

그의 이론은 학계에 비약적인 변화를 가져왔다.

His theory brought a leaping change to the academic world.

Idiom '변화를 가져오다' (bring change).

이야기가 중간 과정을 생략하고 비약했다.

The story leaped, omitting the middle process.

Sequential '-하고'.

비약적인 성장을 뒷받침할 정책이 필요하다.

Policies to support rapid growth are needed.

Verb '뒷받침하다' (to support).

논리적 비약을 피하기 위해 근거를 제시했다.

I presented evidence to avoid a logical leap.

Purpose '-기 위해'.

그의 실력은 비약적으로 향상될 전망이다.

His skills are expected to improve leaps and bounds.

Future expectation '-될 전망이다'.

근대화의 비약적인 속도는 사회적 갈등을 야기했다.

The leaping speed of modernization caused social conflict.

Verb '야기하다' (to cause).

그의 발언은 논리적인 비약을 넘어 궤변에 가깝다.

His remarks go beyond a logical leap and are close to sophistry.

Expression '-을 넘어' (beyond).

예술적 비약은 때로 기존의 형식을 파괴한다.

Artistic leaps sometimes destroy existing forms.

Adjective '예술적' (artistic).

그 기업은 비약적인 혁신을 통해 시장을 선점했다.

The company preoccupied the market through rapid innovation.

Method '-을 통해'.

추론 과정에서의 비약은 오류를 낳기 마련이다.

Leaps in the inference process are bound to produce errors.

Inevitability '-기 마련이다'.

우주 탐사 기술은 최근 십 년간 비약해 왔다.

Space exploration technology has been leaping forward for ten years.

Continuation '-해 왔다'.

비약적인 발전에 따른 부작용도 고려해야 한다.

Side effects following rapid development must also be considered.

Expression '-에 따른' (following/due to).

그 학설은 논리의 비약이 심해 비판을 받았다.

The theory was criticized for its severe logical leaps.

Passive '비판을 받다'.

양자 역학의 등장은 물리학의 비약적 전회를 의미했다.

The emergence of quantum mechanics meant a leaping turning point in physics.

Noun '전회' (turning point).

그 작가는 서사의 비약을 통해 독자에게 충격을 준다.

The author shocks readers through leaps in the narrative.

Noun '서사' (narrative).

경제적 비약이 반드시 삶의 질 향상을 담보하지는 않는다.

Economic leaps do not necessarily guarantee an improvement in quality of life.

Verb '담보하다' (to guarantee/collateralize).

논리의 비약 없이 결론에 도달하는 것이 논술의 핵심이다.

Reaching a conclusion without a leap in logic is the core of essay writing.

Negative condition '- 없이'.

생명 공학의 비약적 진보는 윤리적 난제를 던져주었다.

The leaping progress of biotechnology threw us ethical dilemmas.

Noun '난제' (difficult problem).

역사는 점진적인 변화와 급격한 비약의 반복이다.

History is a repetition of gradual change and sudden leaps.

Noun '반복' (repetition).

그의 사상은 시대를 비약하여 미래를 내다보고 있었다.

His thoughts leaped over the era and were looking into the future.

Sequential '-하여'.

비약적인 생산성 향상이 산업 구조를 재편했다.

A leaping increase in productivity reorganized the industrial structure.

Verb '재편하다' (to reorganize).

類義語

도약하다 급증하다 뛰어넘다

反対語

정체되다 퇴보하다

よく使う組み合わせ

비약적인 발전

논리적 비약

비약적으로 늘다

비약적인 성장

단계적 비약

지나친 비약

비약적인 향상

비약적인 도약

비약적인 변화

비약적인 확충

よく使うフレーズ

비약적으로 발전하다

— To develop at a rapid, leaping pace. Used for technology or economies.

한국은 50년 만에 비약적으로 발전했다.

논리가 비약하다

— To have a gap in logic. Used to criticize an argument.

그의 논리는 너무 비약해서 이해하기 어렵다.

비약적인 성과

— A result that is much better than expected. Used in business.

이번 프로젝트는 비약적인 성과를 냈다.

비약적인 도약

— A massive step forward. Often used in motivational speeches.

우리는 더 큰 비약적인 도약을 준비해야 한다.

비약적인 증가

— A sudden and large increase in numbers.

인구의 비약적인 증가가 사회 문제를 일으켰다.

비약적인 향상

— A dramatic improvement in skill or quality.

연습 덕분에 실력이 비약적인 향상을 보였다.

지나친 비약

— An excessive stretch or over-interpretation.

그 해석은 지나친 비약인 것 같습니다.

비약적인 변화

— A transformative change that happens quickly.

디지털 시대는 비약적인 변화를 가져왔다.

비약적으로 상승하다

— To rise sharply and suddenly.

주가가 비약적으로 상승하고 있다.

비약적인 확장

— A sudden and vast expansion of scope.

사업의 비약적인 확장이 시작되었다.

よく混同される語

비약하다 vs 비하하다

Means to belittle or disparage. Sounds similar but has the opposite 'direction'.

비약하다 vs 도약하다

Means to leap, but usually implies a purposeful, positive jump forward.

비약하다 vs 비약적이다

The adjective form, often confused as a separate word, but it's just the 'to be' form.

慣用句と表現

"상전벽해 (桑田碧海)"

— Literally 'mulberry fields turn into the blue sea.' Describes a '비약적인' change in the world.

강남의 발전은 그야말로 상전벽해다.

Literary/Formal

"천지개벽 (天地開闢)"

— A world-shaking change or creation. Used for massive '비약'.

이 동네는 천지개벽 수준으로 변했다.

Neutral

"괄목상대 (刮目相對)"

— To look at someone with new eyes because they have '비약'-ed in skill.

그의 실력이 괄목상대할 만큼 비약했다.

Literary/Formal

"일취월장 (日就月將)"

— Making steady and rapid progress every day and month.

그의 한국어 실력이 일취월장하고 있다.

Neutral/Positive

"억측을 부리다"

— To make wild guesses, often leading to '논리적 비약'.

억측을 부리며 논리를 비약시키지 마라.

Neutral/Critical

"껑충 뛰어오르다"

— To jump up high (physical or abstract), a more native version of '비약'.

물가가 껑충 뛰어올랐다.

Informal/Neutral

"비약의 나래를 펴다"

— To spread the wings of a leap (to start a big advancement).

꿈을 향해 비약의 나래를 펴라.

Poetic

"비약적인 발돋움"

— A leaping step forward/upward.

중견 기업으로의 비약적인 발돋움.

Business

"단숨에 뛰어넘다"

— To leap over something in one breath.

어려움을 단숨에 뛰어넘어 비약했다.

Neutral

"파격적인 성장"

— Growth that breaks the standard rules (unconventional leap).

그 회사는 파격적인 성장을 기록했다.

Business

間違えやすい

비약하다 vs 비하하다

Both start with '비' and are three syllables.

비약 (Leap up) vs. 비하 (Lower down). Using '비약' to mean 'insult' is a major error.

자신을 비하하지 마세요. (Don't belittle yourself.)

비약하다 vs 도약하다

Both mean 'to leap' and are used for progress.

도약 is more about the 'start' of the jump or the effort to reach a higher stage. 비약 is about the 'result' or the 'gap' created by the speed.

새로운 시대로 도약하자!

비약하다 vs 발전하다

Both describe improvement.

발전 is neutral and can be gradual. 비약 is always sudden and large-scale.

기술이 조금씩 발전하고 있다.

비약하다 vs 과장하다

Both can involve making something 'bigger' than it is.

과장 is about making facts look bigger. 비약 is about skipping steps in logic.

그는 자신의 성과를 과장했다.

비약하다 vs 요약하다

Both involve shortening a process or text.

요약 is summarizing (good). 비약 is skipping necessary steps (often bad in logic).

글의 내용을 요약해 보세요.

文型パターン

[Subject]이/가 비약적으로 [Verb]했다.

성적이 비약적으로 올랐다.

[Noun]의 비약적인 [Noun]이/가 눈에 띈다.

기술의 비약적인 발전이 눈에 띈다.

[Argument]은/는 논리적 비약이 심하다.

그의 주장은 논리적 비약이 심하다.

[Action]을/를 통해 비약적인 [Result]을/를 거두다.

혁신을 통해 비약적인 성과를 거두었다.

[Concept]은/는 [Context]에서의 비약적 전회를 의미한다.

이 발견은 과학계에서의 비약적 전회를 의미한다.

너무 비약하지 말고 차근차근 설명해 봐.

Explain step by step without leaping too much.

비약적인 성장을 뒷받침할 대책이 필요하다.

Measures to support rapid growth are needed.

비약적인 발전 뒤에는 희생이 따르기 마련이다.

Sacrifice is bound to follow rapid development.

語族

名詞

비약 (Leap/Jump)

비약성 (Leap-like nature)

논리 비약 (Logical leap)

動詞

비약시키다 (To cause to leap/To exaggerate logic)

形容詞

비약적이다 (To be leaping/rapid)

使い方

frequency

Common in written media, academic texts, and professional reports.

よくある間違い

Using it for physical jumping. → 의자에서 뛰어내렸다.
비약하다 is for abstract leaps (growth, logic), not physical ones.
Confusing with 비하하다. → 자신을 비하하지 마세요.
Learners often mix up 'leap' (비약) and 'belittle' (비하) because they sound similar.
Using '비약' to mean simple summary. → 내용을 요약해 주세요.
A summary (요약) is good; a logical leap (비약) is usually considered an error.
Using it in very casual conversation. → 실력이 진짜 많이 늘었어!
비약했다 sounds too formal for a casual chat with friends about a video game.
Omitting the 'logical' part when criticizing. → 논리의 비약이 심해요.
While '비약이 심해요' works, '논리의 비약' is much clearer when pointing out a fallacy.

ヒント

Pair with '발전'

Always remember '비약적인 발전.' It's the most common way this word is used in Korea.

Check your reasoning

When writing an essay, ask yourself: 'Is there a 논리적 비약 here?' Did I explain why A leads to B?

Sharp 'Yak'

Make sure the 'k' sound in 'yak' (약) is short and crisp. It helps distinguish the word from others.

Save for presentations

Use this word in your business meetings or academic presentations to sound like an expert.

Adverbial usage

If you want to say something increased 'a lot' in a formal way, use '비약적으로 증가했다.'

Avoid physical context

Never use '비약하다' for sports like high jump or long jump. That's '뛰다' or '도약하다'.

Headline scanning

When you see '비약' in a news headline, look for a graph or a percentage showing big growth.

Polite Criticism

Use '비약이 있는 것 같습니다' instead of '말이 안 돼요' to sound more intellectual during a disagreement.

Fly + Leap

Think of the Hanja: 飛 (Bi - Fly) + 躍 (Yak - Leap). It's a jump that reaches the sky.

Don't overdo it

Because it's a strong word, using it too much can make your writing feel overly dramatic.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'Bee' (비) that 'Yaks' (약) - a bee that talks so much it skips the middle of the story, or a bee that flies (leaps) super fast.

視覚的連想

Imagine a person standing at point A and suddenly appearing at point Z, with a dotted line in between showing they 'flew' over the middle.

Word Web

飛 (Fly) 躍 (Leap) 성장 (Growth) 논리 (Logic) 발전 (Development) 오류 (Fallacy) 속도 (Speed) 변화 (Change)

チャレンジ

Try to use '비약적으로' in a sentence about your own language learning progress today.

語源

Derived from Sino-Korean (Hanja). 飛 (비) means 'to fly' and 躍 (약) means 'to leap' or 'to jump'.

元の意味： The original meaning refers to an animal or bird flying and leaping high into the air.

Sino-Korean (Hanja-based vocabulary).

文化的な背景

Calling someone's argument a '비약' can be seen as quite aggressive in a formal debate, as it directly attacks their intelligence or reasoning ability.

English speakers might use 'quantum leap' or 'leaps and bounds' for the positive sense, and 'stretch' or 'jump to conclusions' for the negative sense.

Economic textbooks describing South Korea's development. Academic critiques of early philosophical texts. News headlines during the AI and semiconductor booms.

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実際の使用場面

Economic Analysis

비약적인 경제 성장
비약적으로 발전하다
비약적인 수출 증가
비약적인 산업 구조 변화

Academic Debate

논리적 비약이 심하다
비약적인 결론
비약 없이 설명하다
근거 없는 비약

Science/Technology

비약적인 기술 혁신
과학계의 비약
비약적으로 향상되다
비약적인 진보

Literature/Storytelling

이야기의 비약
시간적 비약
서사가 비약하다
비약적인 전개

Personal Growth

실력이 비약하다
비약적인 성과를 내다
비약적으로 성장하다
새로운 단계로 비약하다

会話のきっかけ

"최근 AI 기술이 비약적으로 발전하고 있는데, 어떻게 생각하세요?"

"회사 매출이 작년에 비해 비약적으로 늘어난 비결이 뭔가요?"

"그 영화 보셨어요? 마지막에 이야기가 너무 비약해서 당황스러웠어요."

"한국어가 비약적으로 늘려면 어떤 연습이 가장 좋을까요?"

"이 보고서의 결론은 논리적 비약이 좀 있는 것 같은데, 다시 검토해 볼까요?"

日記のテーマ

내 인생에서 가장 비약적인 성장을 했던 시기는 언제였는지 써보세요.

최근 뉴스에서 본 '논리적 비약'의 사례를 하나 골라 비판해 보세요.

기술의 비약적인 발전이 우리 삶에 가져온 부작용에 대해 적어보세요.

앞으로 5년 안에 내가 비약적으로 이루고 싶은 목표는 무엇인가요?

지나친 비약이 섞인 주장을 들었을 때 어떻게 대처하는지 설명해 보세요.

よくある質問

10 問

Technically, it means 'to leap,' but in modern Korean, it is almost never used for physical jumping. If you use it for jumping over a fence, people will think you are being very poetic or weird. Use '뛰어넘다' instead.

In formal logic and debates, yes, it is considered a fallacy because you aren't proving your point. However, in creative writing or art, a '비약' can be seen as a brilliant, unexpected connection. But usually, in daily life, it's a criticism.

'비약적' is an adjective (leaping/rapid), used before a noun like '비약적 발전.' '비약적으로' is an adverb (leaps and bounds), used before a verb like '비약적으로 늘었다.'

It is quite formal. You will see it in newspapers and hear it on the news. You won't hear it much in K-pop lyrics or casual variety shows unless they are talking about something serious like their career growth.

Only if the exaggeration involves skipping logical steps. If you just want to say someone is making a small thing sound big, '과장하다' is the correct word.

Yes, very much so. It describes 'quantum leaps' or rapid breakthroughs in research and technology.

飛 (Fly) and 躍 (Leap). It literally means to leap so high that you fly.

Yes, '비약' is the noun form. You can say '논리의 비약' (Leap of logic) or '비약이 심하다' (The leap is severe).

Yes! If your Korean suddenly got much better, you can say '제 한국어 실력이 비약적으로 향상되었습니다.' It sounds very humble yet impressive.

In terms of growth, '정체' (stagnation). In terms of logic, '치밀함' (meticulousness) or '논리정연' (logical consistency).

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