B1 adjective Neutral

창의적

[tɕʰaŋidʑʌk]

Involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something.

Examples

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1

창의적인 아이디어가 필요해요.

I need creative ideas.

2

본 프로젝트는 창의적인 해결책을 요구합니다.

This project requires a creative solution.

3

와, 진짜 창의적이다! 어떻게 그런 생각을 했어?

Wow, that's really creative! How did you think of that?

Word Family

Noun
창의성 / 창의력
Adverb
창의적으로
Adjective
창의적
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Chang' (창 - window) and 'Ui' (의 - thought); opening a window in your thoughts.

Quick Quiz

문제를 해결하기 위해 좀 더 ____인 접근이 필요합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 창의적

Examples

1

창의적인 아이디어가 필요해요.

everyday

I need creative ideas.

2

본 프로젝트는 창의적인 해결책을 요구합니다.

formal

This project requires a creative solution.

3

와, 진짜 창의적이다! 어떻게 그런 생각을 했어?

informal

Wow, that's really creative! How did you think of that?

4

창의적 활동은 뇌 발달에 긍정적인 영향을 준다.

academic

Creative activities have a positive effect on brain development.

5

경쟁력을 갖추려면 창의적인 마케팅이 필수입니다.

business

Creative marketing is essential to have competitiveness.

Word Family

Noun
창의성 / 창의력
Adverb
창의적으로
Adjective
창의적

Common Collocations

창의적 사고 creative thinking
창의적 인재 creative talent/person
창의적 교육 creative education
창의적 발상 creative idea/concept
창의적 문제 해결 creative problem solving

Common Phrases

창의적인 사람

a creative person

창의력을 발휘하다

to display/exercise creativity

매우 창의적이다

to be very creative

Often Confused With

창의적 vs 독창적

'창의적' is general creativity; '독창적' (original) emphasizes being the first or only one of its kind.

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Usage Notes

Very common in educational and job recruitment contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Using the noun '창의' as an adjective without '적'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Chang' (창 - window) and 'Ui' (의 - thought); opening a window in your thoughts.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 創意 (original idea) + 的 (suffix for adjective).

Grammar Patterns

창의적인 + Noun 창의적으로 + Verb
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Cultural Context

Korean education is shifting focus from rote learning to 'creative' (창의적) thinking.

Quick Quiz

문제를 해결하기 위해 좀 더 ____인 접근이 필요합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 창의적

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