유전
The process by which genetic information is passed on from parents to their offspring; heredity.
Examples
3 of 5이 병은 유전적 요인에 의해 발생합니다.
This disease is caused by genetic factors.
그녀는 어머니의 예술적 재능을 유전받았다.
She inherited her mother's artistic talent.
유전 공학의 발전은 의학에 큰 기여를 했다.
The development of genetic engineering has contributed greatly to medicine.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yoo (유) means 'leave behind' + Jeon (전) means 'transmit'. Transmitting what's left behind.
Quick Quiz
과학자들은 인간의 성격이 ______과 환경의 상호작용으로 형성된다고 믿는다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유전
Examples
이 병은 유전적 요인에 의해 발생합니다.
formalThis disease is caused by genetic factors.
그녀는 어머니의 예술적 재능을 유전받았다.
everydayShe inherited her mother's artistic talent.
유전 공학의 발전은 의학에 큰 기여를 했다.
academicThe development of genetic engineering has contributed greatly to medicine.
유전 정보가 담긴 DNA 분석이 끝났습니다.
businessThe analysis of DNA containing genetic information is finished.
나의 곱슬머리는 아빠한테 유전된 거야.
informalMy curly hair was inherited from my dad.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
유전적으로 동일하다
to be genetically identical
유전적 영향
genetic influence
유전자를 조작하다
to manipulate genes
Often Confused With
The homonym means 'oil field'. Context (biology vs. energy) usually clarifies which is meant.
Usage Notes
A core vocabulary word for the 'Nature vs. Nurture' essay topic frequently seen in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '유전' as a verb directly; it must be '유전되다' (to be inherited).
Memory Tip
Yoo (유) means 'leave behind' + Jeon (전) means 'transmit'. Transmitting what's left behind.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 遺傳 (yu - leave behind + jeon - transmit).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
과학자들은 인간의 성격이 ______과 환경의 상호작용으로 형성된다고 믿는다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유전
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정제하다
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전조
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