함양해요 · 함양했어요 · 함양할 거예요 · 함양하세요
to cultivate, to foster (character, ability)
Example
독서는 학생들의 사고력을 함양하는 데 큰 도움이 됩니다.
Reading greatly helps cultivate students' thinking skills.
Word parts
함 soak+양 nourish
Literally 'soak and nourish' — building qualities slowly over time.
Good to know
Typical objects are 인성, 사고력 and 시민 의식 — a staple of education policy writing.