소비
The act of using up resources, goods, or services. It is a primary indicator of economic activity and consumer behavior.
Examples
3 of 5에너지 소비를 줄이는 것이 중요합니다.
It is important to reduce energy consumption.
최근 소비자들의 소비 성향이 바뀌고 있습니다.
Recently, the consumption tendencies of consumers are changing.
불필요한 소비는 자제해야 합니다.
One should refrain from unnecessary consumption.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sobi sounds like 'So be it' - once you consume it, it's gone.
Quick Quiz
지나친 ___는 경제적 어려움을 초래할 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 소비
Examples
에너지 소비를 줄이는 것이 중요합니다.
academicIt is important to reduce energy consumption.
최근 소비자들의 소비 성향이 바뀌고 있습니다.
businessRecently, the consumption tendencies of consumers are changing.
불필요한 소비는 자제해야 합니다.
formalOne should refrain from unnecessary consumption.
요즘 돈 소비가 너무 심한 것 같아.
informalI think I'm spending too much money lately.
이 가전제품은 전력 소비가 적습니다.
everydayThis appliance has low power consumption.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
소비가 늘다
consumption increases
소비를 촉진하다
to stimulate consumption
합리적인 소비
rational consumption
Often Confused With
'소비' focuses on economic spending/usage, while '소모' focuses on the wearing out or exhaustion of resources.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 regarding environment, economy, and lifestyle.
Common Mistakes
Often confused with '사용' (use). Use '소비' specifically for economic or resource contexts.
Memory Tip
Sobi sounds like 'So be it' - once you consume it, it's gone.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 消 (extinguish) and 費 (expense).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The 'MZ generation's' consumption patterns are a hot topic in Korean society.
Quick Quiz
지나친 ___는 경제적 어려움을 초래할 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 소비
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