특성
A distinguishing quality or characteristic that belongs to a person, thing, or group.
Examples
3 of 5이 식물은 건조한 기후에서 잘 자라는 특성이 있다.
This plant has the characteristic of growing well in dry climates.
언어의 사회적 특성에 대해 토론해 봅시다.
Let's discuss the social characteristics of language.
우리 제품은 내구성이 강한 것이 특성입니다.
Our product's characteristic is its strong durability.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Teuk (special) + Seong (nature/quality) = Special nature.
Quick Quiz
한국어의 문법적 ( )을 설명해 보세요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 특성
Examples
이 식물은 건조한 기후에서 잘 자라는 특성이 있다.
everydayThis plant has the characteristic of growing well in dry climates.
언어의 사회적 특성에 대해 토론해 봅시다.
academicLet's discuss the social characteristics of language.
우리 제품은 내구성이 강한 것이 특성입니다.
businessOur product's characteristic is its strong durability.
그 사람 특성이 원래 그래.
informalThat's just how that person's character is.
작가는 작품을 통해 인간의 내면적 특성을 묘사했다.
formalThe author depicted internal human characteristics through the work.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
제품 특성
product characteristics
지역적 특성
regional characteristics
심리적 특성
psychological characteristics
Often Confused With
Teukjing emphasizes a 'feature' that stands out, while teukseong refers to an inherent 'nature' or 'quality'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used when describing data, species, or cultures in academic papers.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'teukjing' for everything. Use 'teukseong' when talking about deeper, inherent qualities.
Memory Tip
Teuk (special) + Seong (nature/quality) = Special nature.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 特 (teuk - special) and 性 (seong - nature).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
한국어의 문법적 ( )을 설명해 보세요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 특성
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
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열거
B2The act of listing things one by one. It is a common rhetorical device used in academic writing to present multiple points or examples.
확증
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상보적
B2Complementary; referring to two things that provide what the other lacks, thus making a complete or improved whole.
근간
B2The core foundation, basis, or backbone of something, such as a thought, a system, or an organization.
단초
B2The very first clue, lead, or beginning point that allows a problem to be solved or an event to start.
담론
B2A formal discussion or debate on a particular topic, often referring to the way a subject is spoken about in society.
기저
B2The lowest or fundamental part of something; the basis or underlying foundation of a phenomenon.
적실성
B2The quality of being appropriate, applicable, or relevant to a particular matter or current situation; relevance.
개관
B2A general summary, broad survey, or overview of the overall contents or main points of a subject.
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