Understanding specialized industries like aquaculture requires specific vocabulary. This guide focuses on “해조류양식업” (hae-jo-ryu-yang-sik-eop), the Korean term for seaweed farming or seaweed aquaculture. You’ll learn the core term, related vocabulary, useful phrases, and cultural context surrounding this important Korean industry.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 해조류양식업
Pronunciation: hae-jo-ryu-yang-sik-eop
Meaning: Seaweed farming / Seaweed aquaculture (This term refers specifically to the industry or business of cultivating seaweed.)
Basic Vocabulary
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Expression: 해조류
Pronunciation: hae-jo-ryu
Meaning: Seaweed (general term) -
Expression: 김
Pronunciation: gim
Meaning: Laver (often dried into sheets, similar to Japanese nori) -
Expression: 미역
Pronunciation: mi-yeok
Meaning: Sea mustard (commonly used in soups, similar to Japanese wakame) -
Expression: 다시마
Pronunciation: da-si-ma
Meaning: Kelp (often used for making broth, similar to Japanese kombu) -
Expression: 양식장
Pronunciation: yang-sik-jang
Meaning: Farm (specifically an aquaculture farm) -
Expression: 어민
Pronunciation: eo-min
Meaning: Fisherfolk / Fisherman -
Expression: 수확
Pronunciation: su-hwak
Meaning: Harvest -
Expression: 건조
Pronunciation: geon-jo
Meaning: Drying -
Expression: 가공
Pronunciation: ga-gong
Meaning: Processing -
Expression: 바다
Pronunciation: ba-da
Meaning: Sea / Ocean -
Expression: 해안
Pronunciation: hae-an
Meaning: Coast / Coastline -
Expression: 양식 기술
Pronunciation: yang-sik gi-sul
Meaning: Farming technology / Aquaculture techniques
Useful Phrases
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Expression: 한국의 해조류 양식업은 매우 발달했습니다.
Pronunciation: han-guk-ui hae-jo-ryu yang-sik-eop-eun mae-u bal-dal-haet-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Korea’s seaweed farming industry is highly developed. -
Expression: 저기 보이는 것이 김 양식장입니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-gi bo-i-neun geo-si gim yang-sik-jang-im-ni-da.
Meaning: What you see over there is a laver (gim) farm. -
Expression: 미역은 주로 남해안에서 양식됩니다.
Pronunciation: mi-yeok-eun ju-ro nam-hae-an-e-seo yang-sik-doem-ni-da.
Meaning: Sea mustard (miyeok) is mainly farmed on the south coast. -
Expression: 해조류 수확 시기는 언제인가요?
Pronunciation: hae-jo-ryu su-hwak si-gi-neun eon-je-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: When is the seaweed harvesting season? -
Expression: 수확한 다시마는 건조 과정을 거칩니다.
Pronunciation: su-hwak-han da-si-ma-neun geon-jo gwa-jeong-eul geo-chim-ni-da.
Meaning: Harvested kelp (dasima) goes through a drying process. -
Expression: 이 지역 어민들은 대부분 해조류를 양식합니다.
Pronunciation: i ji-yeok eo-min-deul-eun dae-bu-bun hae-jo-ryu-reul yang-sik-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Most fisherfolk in this region farm seaweed. -
Expression: 해조류 양식업의 미래는 밝다고 생각합니다.
Pronunciation: hae-jo-ryu yang-sik-eop-ui mi-rae-neun bak-da-go saeng-gak-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: I think the future of the seaweed farming industry is bright. -
Expression: 해조류는 건강에 좋은 식품입니다.
Pronunciation: hae-jo-ryu-neun geon-gang-e jo-eun sik-pum-im-ni-da.
Meaning: Seaweed is a healthy food. -
Expression: 김 가공 공장은 어디에 있나요?
Pronunciation: gim ga-gong gong-jang-eun eo-di-e it-na-yo?
Meaning: Where is the laver (gim) processing plant? -
Expression: 해조류 양식은 환경에 어떤 영향을 미치나요?
Pronunciation: hae-jo-ryu yang-sik-eun hwan-gyeong-e eo-tteon yeong-hyang-eul mi-chi-na-yo?
Meaning: How does seaweed farming affect the environment? -
Expression: 우리는 다양한 종류의 해조류를 수출합니다.
Pronunciation: u-ri-neun da-yang-han jong-nyu-ui hae-jo-ryu-reul su-chul-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: We export various types of seaweed. -
Expression: 해조류 양식업에 대해 더 배우고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: hae-jo-ryu yang-sik-eop-e dae-hae deo bae-u-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I would like to learn more about the seaweed farming industry.
Industry-Specific Terms
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Expression: 종묘
Pronunciation: jong-myo
Meaning: Seedlings / Spores (used for starting cultivation) -
Expression: 양식 시설
Pronunciation: yang-sik si-seol
Meaning: Farming facilities / Aquaculture facilities -
Expression: 채취
Pronunciation: chae-chwi
Meaning: Gathering / Collecting (often used interchangeably with harvest for seaweed) -
Expression: 수산물
Pronunciation: su-san-mul
Meaning: Marine products / Seafood -
Expression: 어장
Pronunciation: eo-jang
Meaning: Fishing ground / Farming area (in the sea) -
Expression: 수산업
Pronunciation: su-san-eop
Meaning: Fisheries industry -
Expression: 친환경 양식
Pronunciation: chin-hwan-gyeong yang-sik
Meaning: Eco-friendly aquaculture -
Expression: 부가가치
Pronunciation: bu-ga-ga-chi
Meaning: Added value -
Expression: 판로 개척
Pronunciation: pan-ro gae-cheok
Meaning: Developing sales channels / Market development -
Expression: 양식 면허
Pronunciation: yang-sik myeon-heo
Meaning: Aquaculture license / Farming permit -
Expression: 해양 환경
Pronunciation: hae-yang hwan-gyeong
Meaning: Marine environment -
Expression: 지속 가능한 어업
Pronunciation: ji-sok ga-neung-han eo-eop
Meaning: Sustainable fisheries/aquaculture
Korean Culture Notes
Seaweed holds immense cultural and economic significance in Korea. 김 (gim), 미역 (miyeok), and 다시마 (dasima) are staples in Korean cuisine, appearing in everything from side dishes (반찬 – ban-chan) and soups (미역국 – mi-yeok-guk, traditionally eaten on birthdays) to snacks (김밥 – gimbap).
The seaweed farming industry (해조류양식업 – hae-jo-ryu-yang-sik-eop) is a vital part of the economy for many coastal communities, particularly along the southern and western coasts of Korea. Generations of families have relied on cultivating and harvesting seaweed.
Visiting coastal areas like Wando (완도), known for its extensive kelp and abalone farms, offers a glimpse into the scale and methods of Korean seaweed aquaculture. You can often see the vast networks of ropes and buoys (양식 시설 – yang-sik si-seol) where the seaweed grows.
There’s growing interest in the environmental benefits of seaweed farming. Seaweed absorbs carbon dioxide and nutrients from the water, potentially helping to mitigate climate change and improve water quality. This aspect is increasingly highlighted in discussions about sustainable aquaculture (지속 가능한 어업 – ji-sok ga-neung-han eo-eop).
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A tourist (A) is visiting a coastal town in Korea and sees seaweed farms offshore. They ask a local resident (B) about them.
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Expression: A: 실례합니다. 바다에 떠 있는 저것들은 무엇인가요?
Pronunciation: sil-lye-ham-ni-da. ba-da-e tteo it-neun jeo-geot-deul-eun mu-eo-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: A: Excuse me. What are those things floating in the sea? -
Expression: B: 아, 저것은 김 양식장입니다. 여기서 김을 키우는 거예요.
Pronunciation: a, jeo-geo-seun gim yang-sik-jang-im-ni-da. yeo-gi-seo gim-eul ki-u-neun geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: B: Ah, those are laver (gim) farms. We grow laver here. -
Expression: A: 와, 신기하네요! 그럼 이 지역은 해조류 양식업이 중요한 산업이겠군요.
Pronunciation: wa, sin-gi-ha-ne-yo! geu-reom i ji-yeok-eun hae-jo-ryu yang-sik-eop-i jung-yo-han san-eop-i-get-gun-yo.
Meaning: A: Wow, that’s fascinating! So, the seaweed farming industry must be important in this region. -
Expression: B: 네, 맞아요. 많은 어민들이 김이나 미역 같은 해조류를 양식해서 생활합니다.
Pronunciation: ne, ma-ja-yo. ma-neun eo-min-deul-i gim-i-na mi-yeok ga-teun hae-jo-ryu-reul yang-sik-hae-seo saeng-hwal-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Yes, that’s right. Many fisherfolk make a living by farming seaweed like laver or sea mustard. -
Expression: A: 해조류 수확은 보통 언제 하나요?
Pronunciation: hae-jo-ryu su-hwak-eun bo-tong eon-je ha-na-yo?
Meaning: A: When is the seaweed usually harvested? -
Expression: B: 종류마다 다른데, 김은 보통 겨울부터 봄 사이에 수확해요.
Pronunciation: jong-nyu-ma-da da-reun-de, gim-eun bo-tong gyeo-ul-bu-teo bom sa-i-e su-hwak-hae-yo.
Meaning: B: It depends on the type, but laver is usually harvested between winter and spring.
Practice Tips
Learning specialized vocabulary like terms related to 해조류양식업 (hae-jo-ryu-yang-sik-eop) takes practice! Try watching documentaries about Korean coastal life or fisheries~ You might hear these terms used naturally. If you visit Korea, especially coastal regions, look for signs related to seafood markets or aquaculture!
You can also practice by trying to describe different types of seaweed you eat in Korean dishes using the vocabulary learned today. Explain where 김 (gim) or 미역 (miyeok) might come from. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be able to discuss even niche topics like seaweed farming in Korean! 파이팅! (pa-i-ting! – Fighting! / You can do it!)
