을/를 비롯해서
Used to name one prominent example and indicate that additional members of the same category are also included.
Summary
Equivalent
Starting with..., Including..., Beginning with...
Example
Festivals are scheduled to be held in major cities across the country, starting with Seoul, including Busan and Daegu.
서울을 비롯해서 부산, 대구 등 전국 주요 도시에서 축제가 열릴 예정이에요.
Grammar rules
- It implies '[X], along with others in the same category.' The noun before '을/를 비롯해서' is typically the most representative example.
- The form '을/를 비롯한' is used when modifying a noun directly.
- Mainly used in formal written language.
- When modifying a following noun, use '을/를 비롯한' instead.
물가 상승으로 우편 요금을 비롯한 공공요금이 오른다고 한다. (It is said that public utility fees, including postage, will increase due to rising prices.)
- Can also list additional members of the same category in the following clause.
불고기를 비롯해서 비빔밥, 잡채 같은 음식이 외국인에게 인기가 있어요. (Foods like bulgogi, bibimbap, and japchae are popular with foreigners.)
Patterns
N (Nouns)
현재 (Present) · 을/를 비롯해서
Example sentences
Festivals are scheduled to be held in major cities across the country, starting with Seoul, including Busan and Daegu.
서울을 비롯해서 부산, 대구 등 전국 주요 도시에서 축제가 열릴 예정이에요.
On Lunar New Year's Day, the whole family gathers together, starting with grandfather.
설날에는 할아버지를 비롯해서 온 가족이 한자리에 모여요.
Fermented foods, including kimchi, are known to be good for your health.
김치를 비롯한 발효 식품은 건강에 좋다고 알려져 있어요.
Conversation
A: Who is expected to attend the upcoming Korean Wave expo?
이번 한류 박람회에 어떤 분들이 참석할 예정인가요?
B: I heard that a diverse range of people will attend, starting with famous K-wave stars and also including people from K-beauty and K-food industries.
유명 한류 스타들을 비롯해서 K뷰티, K푸드 관계자들까지 다양하게 참석할 예정이라고 해요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Select the correct 'starting with / including' phrase.
교장 선생님도 학생들도 모두 참여했어요.
배우, 가수, 의사, 교수 등 다양한 사람들이 모였어요.