Korean Dictionary
How to say "Evolution" in Korean
“Evolution” in Korean is 진화 (pronounced "Jinhwa").
진화
Jinhwa
Usage & Context
The process of change in living organisms over time. Korean biologists study evolution to understand biodiversity and species adaptation.
Example Sentence
진화는 자연선택의 결과이다.
Evolution is the result of natural selection.
How to use 진화 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Evolution” is 진화, romanized as Jinhwa.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 진화.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '진' (jin), sounds like 'jin' in 'jingle'. The second syllable, '화' (hwa), sounds like 'hwa' in 'Hwaseong' (similar to 'hwa' in 'flower' but with a distinct 'h' sound). Put them together: 'jin-hwa'.
More Example Sentences
A narrator in a documentary about human history.
인류의 진화 과정은 매우 흥미롭습니다.
The process of human evolution is very interesting.
Discussing the rapid changes in the tech industry.
기술은 끊임없이 진화하고 있어요.
Technology is constantly evolving.
Friends talking about a video game.
이 게임은 캐릭터를 진화시키는 재미가 있어요.
This game has the fun of evolving characters.
Cultural Context
진화 (jinhwa) is widely used in Korea, not just in its biological sense (Darwinian evolution), but also metaphorically to describe progress, development, or improvement in various fields like technology, culture, or even personal skills. It's a common term in discussions about change and advancement.
Editorial note
We review entries like 진화 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
진화론
theory of evolution
진화하다
to evolve (verb form)
문화 진화
cultural evolution
Related Expressions
발전
baljeon
development/progress
변화
byeonhwa
change
적응
jeogeung
adaptation
자연선택
jayeonseontaek
natural selection
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