B1 noun Neutral

집중력

/tʃiptʃuŋnjʌk/

The ability to direct one's attention or efforts toward a specific task for a period of time. It is mental focus.

Examples

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1

커피를 마시면 집중력이 좋아지는 것 같아요.

I feel like my concentration improves when I drink coffee.

2

소음은 학생들의 집중력을 떨어뜨리는 주요 요인입니다.

Noise is a major factor that decreases students' concentration.

3

업무 시간 동안 높은 집중력을 유지해야 합니다.

You must maintain high concentration during work hours.

Word Family

Noun
집중력, 집중
Verb
집중하다
Adverb
집중적으로
Adjective
집중적인
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Memory Tip

Jip (Gather) + Jung (Middle) + Ryeok (Power) = Power to gather everything to the middle.

Quick Quiz

시험을 볼 때는 한 문제에 깊이 ( )을/를 발휘해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 집중력

Examples

1

커피를 마시면 집중력이 좋아지는 것 같아요.

everyday

I feel like my concentration improves when I drink coffee.

2

소음은 학생들의 집중력을 떨어뜨리는 주요 요인입니다.

academic

Noise is a major factor that decreases students' concentration.

3

업무 시간 동안 높은 집중력을 유지해야 합니다.

business

You must maintain high concentration during work hours.

4

운동선수에게는 신체 능력만큼이나 집중력이 중요합니다.

formal

Concentration is as important as physical ability for athletes.

5

나 요즘 집중력이 너무 부족해.

informal

My concentration is so lacking lately.

Word Family

Noun
집중력, 집중
Verb
집중하다
Adverb
집중적으로
Adjective
집중적인

Common Collocations

집중력을 높이다 to increase concentration
집중력이 떨어지다 concentration drops
집중력을 유지하다 to maintain concentration
고도의 집중력 high level of concentration
집중력 향상 improvement of concentration

Common Phrases

집중력 훈련

concentration training

순간 집중력

momentary concentration

집중력 감퇴

decline in concentration

Often Confused With

집중력 vs 주의력

'주의력' is the ability to pay attention; '집중력' is the ability to sustain that focus deeply.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Speaking Part 1/2 regarding study habits and work.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say '집중' (noun - focus/concentration) instead of '집중력' (noun - the *ability* to focus).

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Memory Tip

Jip (Gather) + Jung (Middle) + Ryeok (Power) = Power to gather everything to the middle.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean: 集中力 (Gather-center power).

Grammar Patterns

집중력이 좋다/나쁘다 집중력을 발휘하다

Quick Quiz

시험을 볼 때는 한 문제에 깊이 ( )을/를 발휘해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 집중력

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