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TOPIK 5verb

창안하다

changanhada

창안해요 · 창안했어요 · 창안할 거예요 · 창안하세요

to originate, to create (a new idea or method), to invent

Example

그는 새로운 교육 방법을 창안해서 유명해졌어요.

He became famous for creating a new teaching method.

Word parts

창 create안 plan

Literally 'create a plan' — coming up with something brand-new.

Good to know

고안 = devising a practical device or solution; 창안 = originating a new idea, theory, or method.