도착 vs 입성
Korean word comparison
Listen to 도착
Listen to 입성
| 도착 | 입성 |
|---|---|
do-CHAK noun | ip-seong noun |
| the act of arriving at a place | entering or arriving in a place, especially a notable place |
How they differ
입성 carries a sense of entering a significant, often prestigious place, and it can suggest a dramatic or ceremonial arrival. It is not a neutral everyday word like 도착.
When to use each
When to use 도착: Use 도착 for neutral, everyday arrival language.
When to use 입성: Use 입성 when you want to sound grand, literary, or emphasize entering an important place, group, or arena.
Side-by-side examples
- 대표팀이 서울에 도착했다.
(The national team arrived in Seoul.) - 대표팀이 서울에 입성했다.
(The national team entered Seoul.)
Register & nuance: 입성 is literary or journalistic in tone and can sound dramatic; it is less neutral than 도착.