영향
The power or effect that something has on another person, thing, or situation. It is a core concept in academic writing when discussing cause and effect.
Examples
3 of 5부모의 습관은 아이에게 영향을 줍니다.
Parents' habits influence children.
기후 변화가 농업에 미치는 영향은 심각합니다.
The impact of climate change on agriculture is serious.
그 결정은 회사 미래에 큰 영향을 줄 것입니다.
That decision will have a big impact on the company's future.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yeong-hyang sounds like 'Young Hang' - young people 'hang' around and influence each other.
Quick Quiz
인터넷은 우리 생활에 막대한 ______을 미치고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 영향
Examples
부모의 습관은 아이에게 영향을 줍니다.
everydayParents' habits influence children.
기후 변화가 농업에 미치는 영향은 심각합니다.
academicThe impact of climate change on agriculture is serious.
그 결정은 회사 미래에 큰 영향을 줄 것입니다.
businessThat decision will have a big impact on the company's future.
본 연구는 미세먼지가 건강에 미치는 영향을 조사합니다.
formalThis study investigates the effect of fine dust on health.
너 진짜 나쁜 영향만 받는구나.
informalYou are only getting bad influences.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
영향력 있는 인물
an influential person
사회적 영향
social impact
악영향을 끼치다
to have a bad influence
Often Confused With
Yeong-hyang is a general influence/impact, whereas hyo-gwa is the specific effectiveness or result.
Usage Notes
Commonly paired with the verb '미치다' (to reach/exert) in formal writing.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse '미치다' (to influence) with the slang '미치다' (to go crazy).
Memory Tip
Yeong-hyang sounds like 'Young Hang' - young people 'hang' around and influence each other.
Word Origin
From Hanja 影 (shadow) and 響 (echo/sound).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
인터넷은 우리 생활에 막대한 ______을 미치고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 영향
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More academic words
비롯되다
B1To start from or originate from a specific cause, person, or place; to be triggered by something.
참고문헌
B2A list of books, articles, and other sources used or referred to in a scholarly work. It is essential for avoiding plagiarism.
정량화
B2The expression or measurement of the quantity of something. It is the process of turning observations into numerical data.
명료성
B2The quality of being clear, coherent, and easy to understand. In academic writing, it refers to the precision of expression that prevents ambiguity.
수치화
B2The act of expressing something in numerical values or data. It is the process of quantifying qualitative information.
명명하다
B2To name or term someone or something, often in an official or academic capacity.
범주화하다
B2To organize or classify things into specific groups or categories based on shared characteristics. It is a fundamental process in research and data analysis.
비대칭
B2Asymmetry; a state where two sides or parts are not the same in shape, size, or arrangement. In social science, it often refers to an imbalance of information or power.
개괄적
B2Providing a general overview or a broad summary of something, rather than focusing on specific details.
부각하다
B2To make something stand out or to emphasize a particular aspect so it becomes noticeable. It is frequently used in media and academic writing to discuss highlighting certain issues.
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