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보완하다

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보완하다

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解析 보완하다 in your Level:

At the A1 level, '보완하다' is a bit too difficult. Beginners usually learn '더하다' (to add) or '좋게 만들다' (to make good). You can think of '보완하다' as a special way to say 'make something better by adding what is missing.' Imagine you have a drawing of a house, but you forgot the windows. Adding the windows is like '보완하다.' In very simple terms, it is making something complete. For now, just remember it means 'to add something to fix a small problem.' You will mostly see this in formal signs or hear it in very polite settings. Don't worry about using it in daily conversation yet; focus on understanding that it means 'making something better.'

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At the A2 level, you might start seeing '보완하다' in public announcements or simple news stories. It means 'to supplement' or 'to fill in the gaps.' For example, if a textbook has a '보완' section, it means it is giving you extra information to help you understand better. You can use it when you talk about your skills. If you are good at speaking Korean but bad at writing, you can say you need to '보완' your writing skills. It is more formal than '더하다' (to add). Think of it as 'fixing a weakness.' It is often used with '부분' (part) or '점' (point), as in '부족한 부분을 보완해요' (I supplement the lacking parts).

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At the B1 level, you should begin to use '보완하다' in your writing and formal speaking. This word is essential for discussing plans, projects, or personal development. It implies that you have analyzed a situation, found a deficiency, and are now addressing it. For example, when discussing a group project, you might say, '이 계획은 예산 부분이 부족하니까 보완해야 해요' (This plan lacks the budget part, so we need to supplement it). It shows a higher level of vocabulary than simply saying '고치다' (to fix). You will also see it in the passive form '보완되다' (to be supplemented). It is very common in workplace contexts and is a great word to use in the TOPIK writing exam to describe improvements.

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At the B2 level, '보완하다' should be a standard part of your professional and academic vocabulary. You should understand the nuance between '보완하다' and its synonyms like '보충하다' (to replenish) or '수정하다' (to edit). At this level, you use '보완하다' to describe systemic improvements, legal amendments, or complex problem-solving. It is frequently used in phrases like '보안을 보완하다' (to strengthen security) or '제도를 보완하다' (to supplement a system/policy). You should be comfortable using it with various grammatical structures like '-고자' (in order to) or '-기 위해'. It is a key term for expressing constructive criticism and proposing solutions in a professional manner without sounding overly negative.

At the C1 level, you should have a deep understanding of '보완하다' and its role in sophisticated discourse. You will encounter this word in high-level academic papers, legal documents, and political speeches. It is used to describe the intricate process of refining theories, closing legal loopholes, or balancing complex systems. You should be able to appreciate the subtle difference between '보완' (supplementing a gap) and '상보' (mutual supplementation). At this level, you might use the word to describe how different economic policies complement each other or how a philosophical argument addresses the shortcomings of a previous one. Your usage should reflect an understanding of the word's Hanja roots and its formal weight in Korean society.

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At the C2 level, '보완하다' is used with absolute precision in the most formal and nuanced contexts. You can distinguish between '보완' (supplementing a deficiency), '보정' (calibrating to a standard), and '보강' (strengthening a structure). You might use it in legal contexts to discuss '보완 수사' (supplementary investigation) or in diplomatic contexts to discuss '상호 보완적 관계' (mutually complementary relationship). At this level, the word is not just a verb but a conceptual tool used to describe the evolution of ideas, laws, and systems. You can use it fluently in spontaneous debates or high-level academic critiques to pinpoint exactly how a proposal or argument should be refined to achieve ultimate coherence and validity.

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보완하다 30秒了解

It means to supplement or fix flaws.
Used for plans, systems, and skills.
Formal and professional in tone.
Focuses on making something complete.

The Korean verb 보완하다 (Bo-wan-ha-da) is a sophisticated term primarily used in professional, academic, and formal contexts to describe the act of improving something by adding what is missing or fixing its inherent weaknesses. It is derived from the Hanja characters 補 (보 - to mend/repair) and 完 (완 - to complete). When you use this word, you are not just saying you changed something; you are specifically stating that you have identified a gap, a flaw, or a deficiency and have taken steps to bridge that gap to achieve a state of completeness or security.

Professional Context: In a business setting, this word is used when refining a project proposal or a business plan. If a manager says '계획을 보완하세요,' they are asking you to look for potential problems or missing details in the plan and address them before finalization.

우리는 보안 시스템의 취약점을 보완해야 합니다. (We must supplement/fix the vulnerabilities in the security system.)

This word is distinct from simple 'addition' (더하다) or 'correction' (고치다). It implies a strategic strengthening. For example, in the realm of technology, software developers use this word when talking about security patches. A '보완 패치' (supplementary patch) isn't just an update; it's a specific fix for a weakness that could be exploited. Similarly, in education, a student might engage in '보완 학습' (supplementary learning) to focus on the specific areas where their understanding is shaky.

Interpersonal Usage: While less common in casual slang, it is used when discussing personality or skills. For instance, '서로의 단점을 보완해 주는 친구' refers to friends who complement each other's weaknesses, creating a balanced relationship.

부족한 부분을 보완하여 완벽한 보고서를 만들었습니다. (I supplemented the lacking parts to create a perfect report.)

In summary, use '보완하다' when you want to sound professional and precise about making something better by filling in the gaps. It shows that you have analyzed the situation and are providing a targeted solution rather than a general change. It is a key word for B2 level learners who wish to navigate workplace discussions or academic writing in Korean effectively.

Using 보완하다 correctly requires understanding its grammatical placement as a transitive verb. It typically takes an object marked by the particles -을 or -를. The object is usually something that has a deficiency, a gap, or a weakness. Common objects include '계획' (plan), '제도' (system/policy), '단점' (weakness), '기능' (function), or '설명' (explanation).

Grammar Pattern 1: [Noun]을/를 보완하다: This is the most direct way to use the verb. It means 'to supplement [Noun]'. Example: '데이터를 보완하다' (to supplement the data).

이 보고서는 통계 자료를 더 보완해야 설득력이 있을 것 같아요. (I think this report needs more supplementary statistical data to be persuasive.)

Another common construction involves the passive form, 보완되다 (to be supplemented/complemented). This is used when the focus is on the object being improved rather than the person doing the improving. For example, '미비한 점이 보완되었습니다' (The incomplete points have been supplemented).

Grammar Pattern 2: [Noun]이/가 보완되다: Example: '새로운 법안으로 기존 제도의 허점이 보완되었다.' (The loopholes in the existing system were supplemented by the new bill.)

기술적인 결함이 신속하게 보완되었습니다. (The technical defects were quickly supplemented/fixed.)

In academic writing, you will often see it combined with the connective ending -고자 (in order to). For example, '연구의 한계점을 보완하고자...' (In order to supplement the limitations of the research...). This demonstrates a high level of intentionality and precision in your Korean usage.

기존 이론의 부족한 점을 보완하여 새로운 모델을 제시했습니다. (By supplementing the shortcomings of the existing theory, I presented a new model.)

You are most likely to encounter 보완하다 in environments that require formal communication, critical thinking, and structured improvement. While you might not hear it often in a casual conversation about what to eat for lunch, it is a staple in news broadcasts, corporate boardrooms, and university lecture halls.

In the News and Media: News anchors frequently use this word when reporting on government policies or legal changes. You will hear phrases like '정부는 부동산 정책의 허점을 보완하기 위해...' (In order to supplement the loopholes in the real estate policy, the government...). It signals that the government is aware of a problem and is taking corrective measures.

이번 업데이트는 보안 취약점을 보완하는 데 중점을 두었습니다. (This update focused on supplementing/fixing security vulnerabilities.)

In the workplace, specifically during '회의' (meetings) or '평가' (evaluations), this word is used to give constructive feedback. Instead of saying something is 'bad,' a polite and professional colleague might say, '이 부분은 조금 더 보완이 필요할 것 같습니다' (This part seems to need a bit more supplementation). This phrasing is softer and more solution-oriented than direct criticism.

In Academic and Technical Settings: When reading research papers or technical manuals, '보완' is the standard term for addressing limitations. If a study had a small sample size, the researcher might state that future studies should '보완' this by increasing the number of participants. In software, '기능 보완' refers to enhancing existing features to make them work better.

교수님께서 제 논문의 논리적 허점을 보완하라고 조언해 주셨습니다. (The professor advised me to supplement the logical loopholes in my thesis.)

Lastly, you will see it on official forms or websites. If a document you submitted is missing information, you might receive a message saying '서류 보완 요청' (Request for document supplementation). This means you need to provide the missing pieces to complete your application.

Because Korean has many words related to 'adding' or 'fixing,' learners often confuse 보완하다 with similar-sounding or similar-meaning words. The most common confusion is with 보충하다 (Bo-chung-ha-da).

Mistake 1: 보완하다 vs. 보충하다: While both mean 'to supplement,' 보충하다 is used for replenishing something that has run out or adding more of the same thing (like adding more water to a glass or more troops to an army). 보완하다 is used for improving the quality or structure by fixing flaws. You '보충' (refill) your supplies, but you '보완' (improve/fix) your plan.

Incorrect: 비타민이 부족해서 비타민을 보완해야 해요. (Wrong context for fixing a flaw)
Correct: 비타민이 부족해서 비타민을 보충해야 해요. (Right context for replenishing a nutrient)

Another common error is using it interchangeably with 수정하다 (Su-jeong-ha-da). 수정하다 means 'to modify' or 'to edit' because something is wrong or needs to be changed. 보완하다 specifically means adding something to make it complete. If you change a sentence because the grammar is wrong, you 수정 it. If you add more details to the sentence to make the meaning clearer, you 보완 it.

Mistake 2: Confusing with 보안 (Security): Learners often confuse the verb '보완' (supplement) with the noun '보안' (security) because they sound similar. While '보안을 보완하다' (supplementing security) is a valid phrase, remember that '보안' (Bo-an) is the state of being secure, while '보완' (Bo-wan) is the act of supplementing/fixing.

계획의 보안을 보완하다 (Supplementing the security of the plan) - Notice the subtle difference in 'an' vs 'wan'.

Finally, avoid using '보완하다' in very casual, physical contexts. You wouldn't say you are '보완'ing your soup by adding salt. For simple physical additions, use '넣다' (put in) or '더하다' (add). '보완하다' is a high-level, abstract verb for systems, plans, and complex entities.

To truly master 보완하다, it is helpful to compare it with its synonyms and near-synonyms. Each word has a specific nuance that makes it suitable for different situations.

1. 보충하다 (Bo-chung-ha-da) - To Replenish: Focuses on quantity. Used when you need more of something that has been depleted. Example: 인원을 보충하다 (To recruit more staff to fill vacancies).
2. 개선하다 (Gae-seon-ha-da) - To Improve: A broader term for making something better. While '보완' focuses on filling gaps, '개선' focuses on making a system or situation better in general. Example: 환경을 개선하다 (To improve the environment).
3. 보정하다 (Bo-jeong-ha-da) - To Calibrate/Adjust: Used in technical or artistic contexts to adjust something to a standard. For example, photo editing or calibrating a scientific instrument. Example: 사진을 보정하다 (To retouch/edit a photo).

Comparison:
- 단점을 보완하다: Fix the weakness by adding what's missing.
- 단점을 극복하다: Overcome the weakness through effort.
- 단점을 고치다: Fix/Correct the weakness (general).

In some cases, 메우다 (Me-u-da) can be a more native-Korean (pure Korean) alternative. It literally means 'to fill a hole' or 'to plug a gap.' While '보완하다' is formal and abstract, '메우다' is more descriptive and can be used for both physical and metaphorical gaps. For example, '부족한 부분을 메우다' (To fill the lacking parts).

Another interesting alternative is 가미하다 (Ga-mi-ha-da), which means to add a certain 'flavor' or 'element' to something to make it more interesting. This is often used in creative contexts like cooking or storytelling. Example: '재미를 가미하다' (To add an element of fun). Unlike '보완', which is about necessity and fixing, '가미' is about enhancement and style.

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

The character 補 (보) is also used in words like '보약' (restorative herbal medicine), which 'supplements' your health.

发音指南

UK /po.wan.ha.da/

US /poʊ.wɑːn.hɑː.dɑː/

The primary stress is on the second syllable 'wan'.

押韵词

조언하다 (jo-eon-ha-da) 수원하다 (su-won-ha-da) 초원 (cho-won)

常见错误

Pronouncing it as 'bo-an-ha-da' (missing the 'w' sound), which means 'to secure' rather than 'to supplement'.
Over-emphasizing the 'h' in 'hada'.

难度评级

阅读 4/5

Requires understanding of Hanja-based academic vocabulary.

写作 4/5

Essential for high-level TOPIK writing and business emails.

口语 3/5

Useful in formal meetings but rarely used in casual speech.

听力 3/5

Common in news and professional presentations.

接下来学什么

前置知识

더하다 고치다 부족하다 완성하다 부분

接下来学习

보충하다 보강하다 개선하다 반영하다 수정하다

高级

상보적 위헌성 실효성 사각지대 미비점

需要掌握的语法

-기 위해(서) (In order to)

실력을 보완하기 위해 매일 연습합니다.

-고자 (In order to - Formal)

미비점을 보완하고자 대책을 마련했습니다.

-어야 하다 (Must/Need to)

계획을 더 보완해야 합니다.

-아서/어서 (Reason/Sequence)

자료를 보완해서 다시 제출했습니다.

-는 것 (Nominalization)

단점을 보완하는 것은 어렵습니다.

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按水平分级的例句

부족한 부분을 보완해요.

I supplement the lacking parts.

Simple present tense with the object particle -을.

설명을 보완해 주세요.

Please supplement the explanation.

-아/어 주세요 pattern for a polite request.

그림을 보완하고 싶어요.

I want to supplement the drawing.

-고 싶다 expressing desire.

계획을 보완했습니다.

I supplemented the plan.

Formal past tense -았습니다.

이 책은 보완이 필요해요.

This book needs supplementation.

Noun form '보완' used with the verb '필요하다'.

우리는 서로 보완해요.

We supplement each other.

Adverb '서로' (each other) used with the verb.

내용을 보완합시다.

Let's supplement the content.

-읍시다 for a formal suggestion.

조금 더 보완할까요?

Shall we supplement it a bit more?

-을까요? for making a suggestion or asking an opinion.

부족한 정보를 보완해야 합니다.

We must supplement the lacking information.

-해야 하다 for necessity.

단점을 보완하는 것이 중요해요.

It is important to supplement weaknesses.

-는 것 nominalization to make a subject.

자료를 보완해서 다시 올게요.

I will supplement the materials and come back.

-아서/어서 connective for sequential actions.

이 기능은 나중에 보완될 거예요.

This function will be supplemented later.

Passive form -되다 in the future tense -을 거예요.

보고서를 보완할 시간이 없어요.

I don't have time to supplement the report.

-을 시간 (time to do something) structure.

선생님이 제 숙제를 보완해 주셨어요.

The teacher supplemented my homework for me.

Honorific -시- combined with -어 주시다.

어떤 부분을 보완하면 좋을까요?

What part would be good to supplement?

-으면 좋을까요? for asking for advice.

실력을 보완하기 위해 연습해요.

I practice to supplement my skills.

-기 위해 (in order to) expressing purpose.

기존의 계획을 대폭 보완했습니다.

We significantly supplemented the existing plan.

Adverb '대폭' (significantly) modifying the verb.

서로의 부족함을 보완해 주는 동료들입니다.

They are colleagues who supplement each other's shortcomings.

-어 주는 (providing the service of) used as an adjective for '동료'.

이 시스템은 보안이 더 보완되어야 해요.

This system's security needs to be further supplemented.

Passive '보완되다' with the necessity ending -어야 해요.

미비한 서류를 보완하여 제출하세요.

Supplement the incomplete documents and submit them.

-하여 (formal version of -해서) used for sequence.

그의 주장은 논리적으로 보완될 필요가 있다.

His argument needs to be supplemented logically.

'필요가 있다' (there is a need) with the passive form.

새로운 기술로 이 제품의 단점을 보완했습니다.

We supplemented the weaknesses of this product with new technology.

Instrumental particle -로 (with/by means of).

발표 자료를 보완하는 데 이틀이 걸렸어요.

It took two days to supplement the presentation materials.

-는 데 (in the process of/for the task of) expressing time taken.

법적 허점을 보완하는 법안이 통과되었습니다.

A bill supplementing legal loopholes has been passed.

Present participle -는 modifying '법안'.

정부는 이번 정책의 미비점을 보완하겠다고 발표했다.

The government announced that it would supplement the deficiencies of this policy.

Indirect quotation -겠다고 발표하다.

이 이론은 실험 데이터에 의해 보완되었습니다.

This theory was supplemented by experimental data.

Passive agent marked by '에 의해' (by).

사용자들의 요구 사항을 반영하여 기능을 보완했습니다.

We supplemented the functions by reflecting user requirements.

-하여 connective used in a professional context.

부족한 전문성을 보완하고자 관련 교육을 받았습니다.

In order to supplement my lack of expertise, I received related training.

-하고자 (formal 'in order to') expressing intention.

두 회사는 서로의 기술력을 보완하는 협약을 체결했다.

The two companies signed an agreement to supplement each other's technological capabilities.

Noun '협약' (agreement) modified by the clause.

제시된 대안은 기존 방식의 문제점을 충분히 보완하지 못한다.

The proposed alternative does not sufficiently supplement the problems of the existing method.

Negative form -지 못한다 (cannot/fail to).

논문의 결론 부분을 보완하라는 심사평을 받았습니다.

I received an evaluation comment to supplement the conclusion part of my thesis.

Imperative indirect quotation -라고 (order to do).

취약한 보안 체계를 보완하는 것이 시급한 과제입니다.

Supplementing the weak security system is an urgent task.

-는 것 nominalization as a subject.

해당 법안은 인권 침해의 소지를 보완하기 위해 수정되었다.

The bill in question was modified to supplement the potential for human rights violations.

Abstract noun '소지' (potential/possibility) as an object.

본 연구는 기존 문헌의 한계점을 보완하는 데 목적이 있다.

This study aims to supplement the limitations of existing literature.

Formal '목적이 있다' structure.

동양과 서양의 철학은 서로를 보완하며 발전해 왔다.

Eastern and Western philosophies have developed while supplementing each other.

-으며 connective (while) and -어 왔다 (has been doing).

정부는 시장 실패를 보완하기 위해 적극적으로 개입했다.

The government intervened actively to supplement market failures.

Economic term '시장 실패' (market failure).

이 시스템은 인공지능을 활용하여 인간의 판단력을 보완한다.

This system supplements human judgment by utilizing artificial intelligence.

-하여 (utilizing/using) as a method.

미비된 규정을 보완함으로써 사회적 혼란을 방지할 수 있다.

By supplementing incomplete regulations, social confusion can be prevented.

-함으로써 (by doing/through the act of).

그의 예술 세계는 전통과 현대를 보완적으로 결합하고 있다.

His artistic world complementarily combines tradition and modernity.

Adverbial form '보완적으로' (complementarily).

상호 보완적인 관계를 유지하는 것이 양국의 이익에 부합한다.

Maintaining a mutually complementary relationship aligns with the interests of both countries.

Formal phrase '이익에 부합하다' (align with interests).

헌법 재판소는 해당 법률의 위헌성을 보완할 것을 권고했다.

The Constitutional Court recommended supplementing the unconstitutionality of the law in question.

High-level legal terminology '위헌성' (unconstitutionality).

글로벌 공급망의 취약성을 보완하기 위한 다각적인 노력이 필요하다.

Multifaceted efforts are needed to supplement the vulnerabilities of the global supply chain.

Adjective '다각적인' (multifaceted).

본 논문은 질적 연구와 양적 연구를 병행함으로써 방법론적 한계를 보완하고자 한다.

This thesis intends to supplement methodological limitations by conducting qualitative and quantitative research in parallel.

Complex academic structure with '-함으로써' and '-하고자 한다'.

기술의 진보가 인간 소외 현상을 보완하기보다는 오히려 심화시킬 우려가 있다.

There is a concern that technological progress might exacerbate human alienation rather than supplement it.

'-기보다는 오히려' (rather than) comparison structure.

사회 보장 제도의 사각지대를 보완하는 것은 국가의 근본적인 책무이다.

Supplementing the blind spots of the social security system is a fundamental duty of the state.

Metaphorical term '사각지대' (blind spot).

언어의 불완전성을 보완하기 위해 비언어적 소통 수단이 동원된다.

Non-verbal means of communication are mobilized to supplement the imperfection of language.

Passive '동원된다' (to be mobilized).

정책의 실효성을 거두기 위해서는 집행 과정에서의 문제점을 즉각 보완해야 한다.

To achieve the effectiveness of the policy, problems in the implementation process must be supplemented immediately.

Conditional '-기 위해서는' and adverb '즉각' (immediately).

이러한 보완 조치는 일시적인 방편에 불과하며 근본적인 해결책은 아니다.

These supplementary measures are merely temporary expedients and not a fundamental solution.

'-에 불과하다' (merely/nothing more than).

近义词

보충하다 메우다 보강하다 채우다

反义词

약화시키다 훼손하다

常见搭配

단점을 보완하다

계획을 보완하다

보안을 보완하다

제도를 보완하다

설명을 보완하다

미비점을 보완하다

기능을 보완하다

자료를 보완하다

허점을 보완하다

서로 보완하다

常用短语

보완 조치

— Supplementary measures taken to fix a problem.

정부는 긴급 보완 조치를 시행했다.

상호 보완

— Mutual supplementation where two things help each other.

두 기술은 상호 보완 관계에 있다.

서류 보완

— Adding missing documents to an application.

서류 보완 요청을 받았습니다.

기능 보완

— Enhancing the features of a product.

이번 버전에서는 기능 보완이 이루어졌다.

단점 보완

— Working on one's own weaknesses.

단점 보완을 위해 학원에 다녀요.

내용 보완

— Adding more details to a text or speech.

기사의 내용을 보완하여 다시 발행했다.

체계 보완

— Improving the structure of a system.

관리 체계를 보완할 필요가 있습니다.

법적 보완

— Fixing loopholes in the law.

법적 보완 장치가 마련되어야 한다.

기술 보완

— Refining a specific technology.

지속적인 기술 보완이 경쟁력이다.

논리 보완

— Strengthening the logic of an argument.

반론을 막기 위해 논리를 보완했다.

容易混淆的词

보완하다 vs 보충하다

Use 보충 when adding more 'stuff' (quantity). Use 보완 when fixing 'flaws' (quality).

보완하다 vs 수정하다

Use 수정 when something is 'wrong' and needs changing. Use 보완 when something is 'incomplete' and needs adding to.

보완하다 vs 보안

Bo-an means 'security' (noun). Bo-wan means 'supplement' (verb/noun).

习语与表达

"개미구멍 막으려다 둑 터진다"

— Neglecting small flaws (that need 보완) can lead to big disasters.

작은 결함을 보완하지 않으면 나중에 큰 문제가 됩니다.

Proverb

"서로의 가려운 곳을 긁어주다"

— To help each other by supplementing what is missing (metaphorically).

우리는 서로의 가려운 곳을 긁어주며 보완하는 사이입니다.

Informal

"구멍 난 곳을 메우다"

— To fill a hole (often used for supplementing a budget or a plan).

부족한 예산의 구멍을 메우기 위해 보완책을 세웠다.

Neutral

"발등에 불을 끄다"

— To deal with an urgent matter (sometimes used when quick 보완 is needed).

일단 급한 대로 보완해서 발등에 불을 껐어요.

Informal

"옥의 티를 없애다"

— To remove a tiny flaw in something otherwise perfect (a form of 보완).

마지막으로 옥의 티를 보완해서 작품을 완성했다.

Literary

"천 리 길도 한 걸음부터"

— The start of a long process (like perfecting a system through 보완).

보완할 점이 많지만 천 리 길도 한 걸음부터입니다.

Proverb

"환골탈태"

— To transform completely (the ultimate result of many 보완 steps).

지속적으로 보완한 끝에 서비스가 환골탈태했다.

Hanja Idiom

"금상첨화"

— Adding something good to something already good (positive supplementation).

디자인에 기능까지 보완하니 금상첨화네요.

Hanja Idiom

"마침표를 찍다"

— To put the final touch (the final 보완).

마지막 보완 작업을 통해 프로젝트에 마침표를 찍었다.

Neutral

"박차를 가하다"

— To spur on (often used when accelerating the 보완 process).

시스템 보완 작업에 박차를 가하고 있습니다.

Formal

容易混淆

보완하다 vs 보충하다

Both involve adding something.

보충 focuses on refilling or adding more of the same (e.g., refilling water). 보완 focuses on making something complete or fixing a weakness (e.g., fixing a plan).

물을 보충하다 vs 계획을 보완하다

보완하다 vs 보강하다

Both involve making something stronger.

보강 usually refers to physical reinforcement or adding more power/strength. 보완 is more about filling logical or structural gaps.

둑을 보강하다 vs 논리를 보완하다

보완하다 vs 수정하다

Both involve changing something for the better.

수정 means to correct an error. 보완 means to add missing parts.

오타를 수정하다 vs 내용을 보완하다

보완하다 vs 개선하다

Both mean to make something better.

개선 is a general term for 'improvement'. 보완 is a specific method of improvement by 'supplementing'.

품질을 개선하다 vs 단점을 보완하다

보완하다 vs 보정하다

Both involve technical adjustments.

보정 is specifically for calibration or retouching (like photos). 보완 is for filling gaps.

색감을 보정하다 vs 보안을 보완하다

句型

[Noun]을/를 보완해요.

단점을 보완해요.

[Noun]을/를 보완해야 해요.

계획을 보완해야 해요.

[Noun]이/가 보완되었어요.

시스템이 보완되었어요.

[Noun]을/를 보완하기 위해 [Action].

보안을 보완하기 위해 패치를 설치했다.

[Noun]을/를 보완하고자 [Action].

미비점을 보완하고자 회의를 열었다.

[Noun]의 한계점을 보완하다.

기존 연구의 한계점을 보완하다.

상호 보완적인 관계.

우리는 상호 보완적인 관계입니다.

[Noun]을/를 보완함으로써 [Effect].

제도를 보완함으로써 문제를 해결했다.

词族

名词

보완

보완책

보완물

상호보완

动词

보완되다

보완시키다

形容词

보완적

如何使用

frequency

Very high in formal, professional, and academic contexts. Low in casual daily speech.

常见错误

Using 보완하다 for quantity. → 보충하다
If you are adding more water or more people, use 보충하다. 보완하다 is for fixing flaws or gaps.
Pronouncing it as 'bo-an-ha-da'. → 보완하다 (bo-wan)
'Bo-an' means security. You must include the 'w' sound for it to mean supplement.
Using it for simple physical repairs. → 고치다 / 수리하다
You don't '보완' a broken chair; you '수리' (repair) it. 보완 is for abstract or complex systems.
Using it for correcting a typo. → 수정하다
A typo is an error, not a missing piece of a system. Use 수정하다 for errors.
Using it in very casual slang. → 더하다 / 채우다
It sounds overly stiff in a casual conversation with friends.

小贴士

Use with '단점'

One of the most common ways to use this word is with '단점' (weakness/shortcoming). '단점을 보완하다' is a set phrase in interviews and self-introductions.

Passive form

Don't forget the passive '보완되다'. It's very common in technical manuals and news: '기능이 보완되었습니다'.

Softening Criticism

In a Korean office, use '보완이 필요하다' to tell someone their work isn't finished yet without being too harsh.

Hanja Roots

Remember 補 (to mend) and 完 (to complete). This will help you distinguish it from other 'Bo-' words.

Academic Writing

In the introduction of a paper, use '보완하고자 한다' to state your research goal of addressing previous limitations.

News Keywords

When you hear '보완' on the news, the government is likely talking about fixing a law or a security issue.

The 'W' Trick

The 'W' in 'Bo-wan' stands for 'Weakness'—you are fixing a weakness!

Interview Tip

If asked about your weaknesses, always follow up with how you are '보완'ing them.

Update Logs

Check the 'What's New' section of Korean apps; you will almost always see '기능 보완'.

Relationships

Use '상호 보완' to describe a healthy, balanced partnership.

记住它

记忆技巧

'Bo' sounds like 'Bow' (like a ribbon) and 'Wan' sounds like 'One'. You add a 'Bow' to make 'One' gift complete.

视觉联想

Imagine a puzzle with one missing piece. You are holding that piece and putting it in to '보완' the puzzle.

Word Web

계획 (Plan) 단점 (Weakness) 보안 (Security) 제도 (System) 수정 (Edit) 보충 (Add)

挑战

Try to find three things in your room or your daily routine that need '보완' and write them down in Korean.

词源

Derived from the Hanja characters 補 (보) and 完 (완). 補 means to patch, mend, or assist. 完 means complete, whole, or finished.

原始含义： To patch something up so that it becomes whole.

Sino-Korean (Hanja-based).

文化背景

None. It is a very safe and professional word to use.

In English, we might say 'tweak,' 'refine,' or 'flesh out' depending on the context, whereas Korean often uses '보완' for all these.

The '보완 수사' (supplementary investigation) is a common term in Korean legal dramas. Software update logs in Korea always feature the word '기능 보완'.

在生活中练习

真实语境

Workplace / Business

계획을 보완하다
미비점을 보완하다
보고서를 보완하다
기능을 보완하다

Academic / Research

한계점을 보완하다
이론을 보완하다
자료를 보완하다
논리를 보완하다

Technology / IT

보안을 보완하다
시스템을 보완하다
취약점을 보완하다
업데이트로 보완하다

Legal / Policy

법안을 보완하다
제도를 보완하다
허점을 보완하다
규정을 보완하다

Personal Development

단점을 보완하다
실력을 보완하다
부족함을 보완하다
서로 보완하다

对话开场白

"이 프로젝트에서 우리가 더 보완해야 할 점이 무엇일까요?"

"서로의 단점을 보완해 줄 수 있는 팀원을 찾고 있습니다."

"이번 업데이트에서 어떤 기능이 보완되었는지 아시나요?"

"제 보고서에 보완이 필요한 부분이 있다면 말씀해 주세요."

"이 계획의 보안 취약점을 어떻게 보완하면 좋을까요?"

日记主题

오늘 내가 스스로 보완하고 싶다고 느낀 나의 단점은 무엇인가?

최근에 내가 참여한 프로젝트에서 보완이 필요했던 부분은 무엇이었나?

친구들과의 관계에서 우리는 서로 어떻게 보완해 주고 있는가?

한국어 실력을 보완하기 위해 이번 달에 세운 구체적인 계획은?

우리 사회의 법이나 제도 중에서 보완이 시급하다고 생각하는 것은?

常见问题

10 个问题

No, that would sound very strange. For cooking, use '넣다' (put in), '더하다' (add), or '가미하다' (add flavor). 보완하다 is for abstract things like plans or systems.

Yes, it is generally considered a formal word. In casual settings, people prefer '고치다' (fix) or '채우다' (fill).

The noun form is '보완' (supplementation). Example: '보완이 필요하다' (Supplementation is needed).

You can say '상호 보완적' (Sang-ho bo-wan-jeok).

No. '보안' (Bo-an) means security. '보완' (Bo-wan) means supplement. However, they are often used together: '보안을 보완하다' (To supplement/improve security).

Yes, but usually in terms of their skills or personality traits. '그녀는 나의 부족한 점을 보완해 준다' (She supplements my shortcomings).

It means a 'supplementary measure' or a 'remedy' for a problem.

Not exactly. It means to add what is missing to *make* it finished or complete.

Absolutely. It is a high-scoring word for the writing section when discussing problems and solutions.

보완 is 'filling gaps'. 보강 is 'adding strength/reinforcement'. You 보강 a wall, but you 보완 a theory.

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