중추
The most important or central part that plays a leading role in a system or organization.
Examples
3 of 5그는 우리 팀의 중추적인 인물이다.
He is a pivotal person in our team.
이 도시는 교통의 중추 기능을 수행합니다.
This city performs the central function of transportation.
네가 우리 모임의 중추야.
You are the backbone of our gathering.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jung-Chu: 'Jung' (Middle/Center) + 'Chu' (Pivot/Axis). The central pivot.
Quick Quiz
청년들은 미래 사회를 이끌어갈 ( ) 세대이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 중추
Examples
그는 우리 팀의 중추적인 인물이다.
everydayHe is a pivotal person in our team.
이 도시는 교통의 중추 기능을 수행합니다.
formalThis city performs the central function of transportation.
네가 우리 모임의 중추야.
informalYou are the backbone of our gathering.
뇌는 우리 몸의 중추 신경계를 구성한다.
academicThe brain constitutes the central nervous system of our body.
고객 서비스는 우리 비즈니스의 중추입니다.
businessCustomer service is the backbone of our business.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
중추 세력
pivotal force
국가 중추망
national backbone network
중추 기관
central institution
Often Confused With
중심 is just the geometric or general center, while 중추 implies a functional 'backbone' or 'pivotal' importance.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in IELTS when discussing the most important industries or parts of a system.
Common Mistakes
Mostly used for abstract systems or organizations; rarely used for physical center of a circle.
Memory Tip
Jung-Chu: 'Jung' (Middle/Center) + 'Chu' (Pivot/Axis). The central pivot.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 中 (middle) and 樞 (pivot/hinge).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
청년들은 미래 사회를 이끌어갈 ( ) 세대이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 중추
Related Vocabulary
More general words
중요도
B1The degree or level of being important; importance measured as a quantity or rank.
신청하다
B1To apply for a program, service, or membership formally.
공통점
B1A feature or quality that is shared by two or more people or things. Comparing and contrasting is a frequent task in IELTS.
영구적
B2Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged forever. Often used in contrast with 'temporary'.
자생적
B2Growing or developing naturally without outside help or influence. It refers to something that originates from within a specific environment or system spontaneously.
시도
B1An act of trying to do something, especially something new or difficult.
근면하다
B1Working hard and carefully; diligent. It describes a person who consistently puts in effort and is dedicated to their work or studies.
구매하다
B1To acquire something by paying money for it. It is a more formal and academic term for 'to buy'.
중추적
B2Playing a central, pivotal, or most important role in a system, organization, or process.
정비하다
B2To organize, consolidate, repair, or refurbish a system, law, or equipment to make it function properly and efficiently.
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