희석되다
To be diluted; to become thinner or weaker in concentration, or for a meaning/value to become less clear.
Examples
3 of 5용액을 물에 넣어 희석시킨 뒤 사용하세요.
Use it after diluting the solution in water.
시간이 흐르면서 사건의 충격이 점차 희석되었다.
As time passed, the shock of the incident gradually faded/diluted.
너무 많은 주제를 다루면 메시지가 희석될 우려가 있다.
There is a concern that the message might be diluted if too many topics are covered.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hui (Thin/Rare) + Seok (Mix). Mixing to make it thin.
Quick Quiz
여러 사람에게 책임을 물으면 오히려 개개인의 책임감은 ( ) 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 희석될
Examples
용액을 물에 넣어 희석시킨 뒤 사용하세요.
everydayUse it after diluting the solution in water.
시간이 흐르면서 사건의 충격이 점차 희석되었다.
formalAs time passed, the shock of the incident gradually faded/diluted.
너무 많은 주제를 다루면 메시지가 희석될 우려가 있다.
businessThere is a concern that the message might be diluted if too many topics are covered.
전통 문화의 가치가 현대 사회에서 희석되고 있다.
academicThe value of traditional culture is being diluted in modern society.
주스가 너무 진하면 물로 희석해 봐.
informalIf the juice is too strong, try diluting it with water.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
희석 효과
dilution effect
점차 희석되다
to gradually dilute
희석해서 쓰다
to use by diluting
Often Confused With
To become weak (general) vs To be diluted (specific to concentration or clarity).
Usage Notes
Used both in literal scientific contexts and metaphorical social analysis.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget '희석되다' can be used for abstract concepts like 'responsibility' or 'meaning'.
Memory Tip
Hui (Thin/Rare) + Seok (Mix). Mixing to make it thin.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 稀 (rare/thin) and 釋 (release/dilute).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
여러 사람에게 책임을 물으면 오히려 개개인의 책임감은 ( ) 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 희석될
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