Activity in Korean 🇰🇷

활동 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Break down the word into two parts: "활" suggests liveliness or energy, and "동" relates to movement—together, they imply “lively movement” or “activity.”
• Remember that the romanized form is “hwal-dong,” which sounds similar to the energetic feel of being "active."

Explanations:
• "활동" refers to any action, movement, or engagement, whether physical, social, or intellectual.
• It is used to talk about participation in events, exercises, or any organized initiative.
• In context, it can denote both the process of engaging in an activity and the specific act itself.

Synonyms:
• 행동 (haengdong) – generally means “action” or “behavior.”
• 운동 (undong) – often used in the sense of physical exercise or movement.
• 활동하다 (hwal-donghada) – although a verb form, it encapsulates the idea of actively engaging.

Alternate Meanings (Including Slang):
• In online communities, “활동” can refer to a user’s engagement or participation level (e.g., posting, commenting, or liking).
• It might be used informally to denote someone’s overall active presence in a group or forum.

Example Sentences:
• 학생들은 다양한 활동에 참여합니다.
  Romanized: Haksaengdeul-eun dayanghan hwal-dong-e cham-yeohamnida.
  English: Students participate in various activities.
• 그들은 자원봉사 활동에 열심히 임하고 있습니다.
  Romanized: Geudeul-eun jawonbongsa hwal-dong-e yeolsimhi imhago itsseumnida.
  English: They are diligently involved in volunteer activities.
• SNS에서 그의 활동이 눈에 띕니다.
  Romanized: SNS-eseo geu-ui hwal-dong-i nun-e ttitmnida.
  English: His activity on social media is noticeable.

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