대회
daehoenoun★Intermediate
general
A formal event or gathering where participants compete against each other in a specific activity or sport.
매년 가을에 열리는 음악 대회에서 많은 아티스트들이 참가합니다.
Many artists participate in the annual music competition held in autumn.
💡
Commonly used for sports, arts, and academic competitions.
Collocations
대회 우승competition win대회 참가competition participation대회 준비competition preparation
Synonyms
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Related Phrases
대회 우승자phrase
competition winner
대회 개최phrase
competition hosting
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use '대회' for formal or organized competitions. For informal or casual events, consider '경연' or '대항전'.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
In sports, '대회' is often used for tournaments or championships. In arts, it can refer to exhibitions or showcases.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Sino-Korean word '대(大)' meaning 'big' and '회(會)' meaning 'gathering' or 'assembly'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts to describe organized competitive events. Can also refer to exhibitions or showcases in non-competitive contexts.
Word Breakdown
대
big
root회
gathering
root한영사전