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대중화 (noun)

The process of making something available to or popular among the general public. It describes the shift from being niche or expensive to being common.

💬 Example

"스마트폰의 대중화로 우리의 삶이 크게 변화했습니다."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'DAE' (Big) + 'JUNG' (People) + 'HWA' (Change). Big People Change = Making things for the Big number of People.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
보급 일반화 확산 통속화
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '대중화' for a famous person. → 그 가수는 인기가 많다. (The singer is popular.)

Confusing '대중화' with '일반화'. → 스마트폰이 대중화되었다. (Smartphones became common.)

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