만성적
Chronic; continuing for a long time or recurring frequently, especially used for diseases or long-standing negative social issues.
Examples
3 of 5나는 만성적인 피로에 시달리고 있어.
I am suffering from chronic fatigue.
이 지역은 만성적인 식수 부족 문제를 겪고 있습니다.
This region is experiencing a chronic shortage of drinking water.
만성적인 스트레스는 만병의 근원이야.
Chronic stress is the root of all diseases.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Man' (만) as 'slow/long' (like 만기 - maturity).
Quick Quiz
현대인들은 업무 과다로 인해 ___ 인 수면 부족에 시달린다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 만성적
Examples
나는 만성적인 피로에 시달리고 있어.
everydayI am suffering from chronic fatigue.
이 지역은 만성적인 식수 부족 문제를 겪고 있습니다.
formalThis region is experiencing a chronic shortage of drinking water.
만성적인 스트레스는 만병의 근원이야.
informalChronic stress is the root of all diseases.
연구에 따르면 만성적인 실업은 사회적 고립을 초래한다.
academicAccording to research, chronic unemployment leads to social isolation.
회사는 만성적인 적자 구조를 탈피해야 합니다.
businessThe company must escape its chronic deficit structure.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
만성 질환
chronic illness
만성 피로 증후군
chronic fatigue syndrome
만성 위염
chronic gastritis
Often Confused With
Manseong is long-term, while Geupseong is sudden and short-term.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing societal problems like poverty or environmental issues.
Common Mistakes
Usually has a negative connotation; don't use it for positive habits.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Man' (만) as 'slow/long' (like 만기 - maturity).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 慢性 (slow + nature).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
현대인들은 업무 과다로 인해 ___ 인 수면 부족에 시달린다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 만성적
Related Vocabulary
More health words
효과
B2A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause; the power to produce a desired result.
유지하다
B2To keep or maintain a certain state, relationship, or level without change. It is used in contexts ranging from health to international relations.
부작용
B2An unintended, unpleasant, or harmful result of a drug, medical treatment, or even a policy or action.
저하
B2A decline, lowering, or deterioration in level, quality, capability, or efficiency.
자극하다
B1To make someone or something more active or excited, or to cause a physical reaction.
상태
B1The particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.
예방하다
B1To stop something bad from happening before it occurs. Usually used in the context of disease, accidents, or crime.
유해하다
B1Being harmful or injurious to health, the environment, or a situation. It describes something that causes negative effects.
섭취하다
B1To take in food, drink, or nutrients into the body.
보건
B1The preservation of health and the prevention of disease, especially through organized community efforts.
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