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경제

gyeong-je
noun★Intermediate
formal

Economy; the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a society

한국의 경제는 빠르게 성장하고 있다.

The Korean economy is growing rapidly.

💡

Often used in formal contexts to discuss national or global economic conditions.

💰Finance
technical

Finance; the management of money and resources, especially in a business or governmental context

회사의 경제 관리는 매우 중요하다.

Financial management is very important for the company.

💡

In business contexts, it can refer to financial management or budgeting.

Collocations

경제 성장economic growth경제 정책economic policy경제 위기economic crisis

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

경제학phrase
economics (as a field of study)
경제적 자유phrase
economic freedom

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of '경제' can shift between macroeconomic systems and financial management—pay attention to the surrounding context.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Technical

In formal contexts, '경제' refers to the national or global economy, while in technical contexts, it often means financial management.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Chinese characters 經濟 (경제), meaning 'managing household affairs' or 'economy'.

📝Usage Notes

In Korean, '경제' can refer to both macroeconomic systems and microeconomic financial management, depending on context.

Word Breakdown

경
managing
prefix
+
제
household or affairs
root
한영사전

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