근절
The act of completely rooting out or eliminating something bad or harmful, such as crime, disease, or a bad habit.
Examples
3 of 5부정부패 근절은 국가 발전의 초석이다.
Eradicating corruption is the cornerstone of national development.
악플을 근절하자는 캠페인이 벌어지고 있다.
A campaign to eradicate malicious comments is being held.
전염병 근절을 위한 백신 보급이 시급하다.
Vaccine distribution to eradicate infectious diseases is urgent.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Geun-jeol (근절). Geun (root) + Jeol (cut). Cut it from the root.
Quick Quiz
정부는 마약 범죄를 _____하기 위해 강력한 법을 시행했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 근절
Examples
부정부패 근절은 국가 발전의 초석이다.
formalEradicating corruption is the cornerstone of national development.
악플을 근절하자는 캠페인이 벌어지고 있다.
everydayA campaign to eradicate malicious comments is being held.
전염병 근절을 위한 백신 보급이 시급하다.
academicVaccine distribution to eradicate infectious diseases is urgent.
우리 회사는 직장 내 괴롭힘 근절에 앞장서고 있다.
businessOur company is leading the way in eradicating workplace bullying.
나쁜 습관은 아예 근절해야 해.
informalYou have to root out bad habits completely.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
근절을 선포하다
to declare eradication
완벽한 근절
complete eradication
근절에 힘쓰다
to strive for eradication
Often Confused With
삭제 is for deleting data or text; 근절 is for eliminating social or physical evils.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics about government policies, crime prevention, and social reform.
Common Mistakes
Do not use it for positive things (e.g., you cannot '근절' happiness). It is only for negative things.
Memory Tip
Geun-jeol (근절). Geun (root) + Jeol (cut). Cut it from the root.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean (根: root, 絶: cut).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
정부는 마약 범죄를 _____하기 위해 강력한 법을 시행했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 근절
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