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전망
jeon-mang
prospect
이 회사는 미래에 밝은 전망이 있습니다.
This company has a bright prospect for the future.
general
A view or outlook, often referring to a future perspective or expectation.
해변에서 아름다운 전망을 즐겼다.
We enjoyed a beautiful view from the beach.
경제 전망이 긍정적이다.
The economic outlook is positive.
Can refer to both physical views and future expectations.
Finance
formal
A forecast or prediction, especially in economic or business contexts.
전문가들은 내년 전망을 발표했습니다.
Experts have released their forecast for next year.
Often used in financial or business reports.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Literal vs. Figurative Use
Remember that '전망' can refer to both a physical view and a future expectation, depending on context.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
In business or economic contexts, '전망' often means 'forecast' or 'outlook'.
Word Origin
Derived from Chinese characters 전 (展, 'to spread') and 망 (望, 'to look at'), originally meaning 'to look out over a wide area' or 'to have a broad view'.
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (physical view) and figuratively (future expectations).
Word Breakdown
전
to spread
root망
to look at
root한영사전