意思
To dedicate a period of time to an activity, expecting a future benefit.
文化背景
The 'Spec' culture makes time investment a necessity. Young people often feel guilty if they are not 'investing' their time productively. The 'Miracle Morning' trend in Korea involves investing early morning hours in reading or exercise before work. Companies emphasize 'R&D 시간 투자' (Investment in R&D time) as a core value for survival in the global market. Korean parents view 'time investment' in their children's academies (hagwons) as the most important family project.
Use with '아깝지 않다'
A very natural way to use this is '시간을 투자해도 아깝지 않아요' (It's not a waste even if I invest time). This shows high value.
Don't over-use in dating
Telling a new date 'I am investing time in you' can sound like you are calculating a profit. Stick to '함께하고 싶어' (I want to be with you).
意思
To dedicate a period of time to an activity, expecting a future benefit.
Use with '아깝지 않다'
A very natural way to use this is '시간을 투자해도 아깝지 않아요' (It's not a waste even if I invest time). This shows high value.
Don't over-use in dating
Telling a new date 'I am investing time in you' can sound like you are calculating a profit. Stick to '함께하고 싶어' (I want to be with you).
The 'Spec' nuance
In a job interview, using '투자하다' instead of '쓰다' (to use) makes you sound much more professional and ambitious.
自我测试
Fill in the correct particle for the target of investment.
저는 건강( ) 위해 매일 운동( ) 시간을 투자해요.
건강을 위해 (for health) and 운동에 시간을 투자하다 (invest time in exercise).
Which situation is the MOST appropriate for using '시간을 투자하다'?
다음 중 '시간을 투자하다'를 쓰기에 가장 적절한 상황은?
Investing time requires a goal (passing an exam) and effort.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
가: 한국어 실력이 정말 많이 늘었네요! 나: 감사합니다. 매일 3시간씩 ( ).
'투자했거든요' explains the reason for the improvement (the return on investment).
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
Match: 1. 시간을 할애하다, 2. 시간을 쏟다, 3. 시간을 잡아먹다
1-B, 2-A, 3-C.
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Spend vs. Invest
练习题库
4 练习저는 건강( ) 위해 매일 운동( ) 시간을 투자해요.
건강을 위해 (for health) and 운동에 시간을 투자하다 (invest time in exercise).
다음 중 '시간을 투자하다'를 쓰기에 가장 적절한 상황은?
Investing time requires a goal (passing an exam) and effort.
가: 한국어 실력이 정말 많이 늘었네요! 나: 감사합니다. 매일 3시간씩 ( ).
'투자했거든요' explains the reason for the improvement (the return on investment).
Match: 1. 시간을 할애하다, 2. 시간을 쏟다, 3. 시간을 잡아먹다
1-B, 2-A, 3-C.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Yes, '돈을 투자하다' is the original meaning. '시간을 투자하다' is the metaphorical extension.
Only if you are a pro-gamer or learning it as a skill. If it's just for fun, '게임을 하며 시간을 보내다' is better.
'투자하다' is strategic and goal-oriented. '들이다' is about the care, effort, and sincerity put into a process.
No, it must be '[Activity]에 시간을 투자하다'. You are investing the time *into* something.
Yes, but they often use more revolutionary terms like '바치다' (to devote/dedicate) for national goals.
You can say '투자할 가치가 있어요' (It's worth investing) or '투자한 보람이 있어요' (It's rewarding to have invested).
Absolutely. It's a very common way to describe dedicated parenting in Korea.
Not if you're talking about something you're serious about, like a new diet or learning a language.
'시간을 낭비하다' (to waste time) or '시간을 허비하다' (to idle away time).
Yes, '감정을 투자하다' (to invest emotions) is used, often in the context of relationships that didn't work out.
相关表达
시간을 들이다
similarTo put time/effort into something.
시간을 쏟다
similarTo pour time into something.
시간을 낭비하다
contrastTo waste time.
시간을 할애하다
specialized formTo spare/allot time.
