변곡점
An inflection point or turning point; a point on a curve or in a series of events where a significant change in direction or trend occurs.
Examples
3 of 5지금이 제 인생의 중요한 변곡점인 것 같아요.
I think now is an important turning point in my life.
경제 지표가 하락세에서 상승세로 바뀌는 변곡점에 도달했다.
The economic indicators reached an inflection point changing from a downward to an upward trend.
회사는 성장을 위해 새로운 기술적 변곡점을 맞이하고 있습니다.
The company is facing a new technological inflection point for growth.
Word Family
Memory Tip
'Byeon' (Change) + 'Gok' (Curve) + 'Jeom' (Point). The point where the curve changes.
Quick Quiz
전문가들은 이번 사건이 시장의 흐름을 바꿀 ( )이/가 될 것이라 예측했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 변곡점
Examples
지금이 제 인생의 중요한 변곡점인 것 같아요.
everydayI think now is an important turning point in my life.
경제 지표가 하락세에서 상승세로 바뀌는 변곡점에 도달했다.
academicThe economic indicators reached an inflection point changing from a downward to an upward trend.
회사는 성장을 위해 새로운 기술적 변곡점을 맞이하고 있습니다.
businessThe company is facing a new technological inflection point for growth.
산업 혁명은 노동의 가치를 변화시킨 역사적 변곡점입니다.
formalThe Industrial Revolution is a historical turning point that changed the value of labor.
그 사건이 우리 사이의 변곡점이 됐지.
informalThat incident became the turning point between us.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
중요한 변곡점
critical inflection point
변곡점을 지나다
to pass an inflection point
새로운 변곡점
a new turning point
Often Confused With
Jeonhwanjeom is a general turning point; Byeongokjeom is more technical and used for trends/curves.
Usage Notes
Borrowed from mathematics but widely used in business and history to describe major shifts.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for small changes; use it for changes that alter the entire trajectory.
Memory Tip
'Byeon' (Change) + 'Gok' (Curve) + 'Jeom' (Point). The point where the curve changes.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean: 變 (change) + 曲 (curve) + 點 (point).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
전문가들은 이번 사건이 시장의 흐름을 바꿀 ( )이/가 될 것이라 예측했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 변곡점
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