융통성
The ability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements; flexibility in thinking or handling situations.
Examples
3 of 5창의적인 문제 해결을 위해서는 융통성 있는 사고가 필수적이다.
Flexible thinking is essential for creative problem solving.
상황에 따라 융통성 있게 대처하는 능력이 요구됩니다.
The ability to cope flexibly according to the situation is required.
저희 회사는 근무 시간에 융통성을 부여하고 있습니다.
Our company grants flexibility in working hours.
Word Family
Memory Tip
'Yung' sounds like 'Young' - young people are often more flexible (Yungtong-seong).
Quick Quiz
복잡한 현대 사회에서는 원칙을 지키면서도 ___ 있게 행동해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 융통성
Examples
창의적인 문제 해결을 위해서는 융통성 있는 사고가 필수적이다.
academicFlexible thinking is essential for creative problem solving.
상황에 따라 융통성 있게 대처하는 능력이 요구됩니다.
formalThe ability to cope flexibly according to the situation is required.
저희 회사는 근무 시간에 융통성을 부여하고 있습니다.
businessOur company grants flexibility in working hours.
너무 고집만 피우지 말고 융통성을 좀 가져봐.
everydayDon't be so stubborn and try to have some flexibility.
그 사람은 너무 꽉 막혀서 융통성이 하나도 없어.
informalThat person is so narrow-minded and has no flexibility at all.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
융통성이 부족하다
to lack flexibility
융통성을 두다
to allow for flexibility
융통성 있게 처리하다
to handle flexibly
Often Confused With
Yuyeon-seong is general 'flexibility' (physical or mental), while Yungtong-seong often refers specifically to handling rules or money.
Usage Notes
Valuable word for discussing soft skills or management styles in IELTS Task 2.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for physical flexibility (like yoga); use '유연성' instead.
Memory Tip
'Yung' sounds like 'Young' - young people are often more flexible (Yungtong-seong).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 融通性 (melting and passing nature).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, being too 'law-abiding' without '융통성' can sometimes be seen as being socially awkward.
Quick Quiz
복잡한 현대 사회에서는 원칙을 지키면서도 ___ 있게 행동해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 융통성
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