명확하다
To be clear, certain, and without any ambiguity. It is used to describe evidence, goals, or statements that are easy to understand and verify.
Examples
3 of 5사고의 원인이 아직 명확하지 않다.
The cause of the accident is not yet clear.
우리는 명확한 증거를 바탕으로 결론을 내려야 한다.
We must draw conclusions based on clear evidence.
말 좀 명확하게 해 줄래?
Could you speak more clearly?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Myeong-Hwak: 'Myeong' (Bright/Clear) + 'Hwak' (Certain). Brightly certain.
Quick Quiz
성공을 위해서는 ( )한 목표 설정이 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 명확
Examples
사고의 원인이 아직 명확하지 않다.
everydayThe cause of the accident is not yet clear.
우리는 명확한 증거를 바탕으로 결론을 내려야 한다.
formalWe must draw conclusions based on clear evidence.
말 좀 명확하게 해 줄래?
informalCould you speak more clearly?
연구의 목적을 명확히 하는 것이 논문 작성의 첫 단계이다.
academicClarifying the purpose of the research is the first step in writing a thesis.
업무 지시를 명확하게 내려야 혼란을 피할 수 있습니다.
businessWork instructions must be given clearly to avoid confusion.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
명확한 답변
a clear answer
명확한 기준
clear criteria
명확한 구분
clear distinction
Often Confused With
정확하다 is 'accurate' (correct facts), while 명확하다 is 'clear/explicit' (easy to see or understand).
Usage Notes
Often used as an adverb '명확하게' or '명확히'.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '정확하다' when you mean 'correct'. Use 명확하다 when you want to say something is 'unambiguous'.
Memory Tip
Myeong-Hwak: 'Myeong' (Bright/Clear) + 'Hwak' (Certain). Brightly certain.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 明 (bright/clear) and 確 (solid/certain).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
성공을 위해서는 ( )한 목표 설정이 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 명확
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
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B2To add something to fill a deficiency or to complete something; to supplement.
특성
B1A distinguishing quality or characteristic that belongs to a person, thing, or group.
식별하다
B2To recognize or distinguish something by identifying its specific characteristics. It is used in scientific or data-heavy contexts to describe telling things apart.
결부되다
B2To be connected, linked, or associated with something else. It is often used to describe the relationship between two phenomena or issues.
뒷받침하다
B2To support or provide evidence for a theory, argument, or claim. It is essential for academic writing to link one's ideas with objective data.
역효과
B2An effect that is opposite to what was intended or expected. It is commonly used when discussing the failure of certain policies or treatments.
다양하다
B1To be varied or diverse; having many different kinds or types of something.
논의
B2The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
범위
B2The area or extent within which something exists, acts, or is influential.
핵심
B2The most important or central part of something.
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