B2 adjective Formal

집약적

[jim-nyak-jeok]

Characterized by the concentration of resources, effort, or information in a small area or a short period. Often used in terms like 'labor-intensive' or 'knowledge-intensive'.

Examples

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1

이곳은 인구가 집약적인 지역이다.

This is a population-intensive area.

2

농업 방식이 자본 집약적으로 변화하고 있습니다.

Agricultural methods are changing to be capital-intensive.

3

시험 전날에 집약적으로 공부했어.

I studied intensively the day before the exam.

Word Family

Noun
집약
Verb
집약하다
Adverb
집약적으로
Adjective
집약적
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Zip' (집) – like a zipped file that is small but contains lots of data (intensive).

Quick Quiz

반도체 산업은 고도의 기술 ___ 산업이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 집약적

Examples

1

이곳은 인구가 집약적인 지역이다.

everyday

This is a population-intensive area.

2

농업 방식이 자본 집약적으로 변화하고 있습니다.

formal

Agricultural methods are changing to be capital-intensive.

3

시험 전날에 집약적으로 공부했어.

informal

I studied intensively the day before the exam.

4

지식 집약적 산업이 국가의 미래를 결정한다.

academic

Knowledge-intensive industries determine the future of a nation.

5

노동 집약적 공정을 자동화로 대체해야 합니다.

business

Labor-intensive processes must be replaced with automation.

Word Family

Noun
집약
Verb
집약하다
Adverb
집약적으로
Adjective
집약적

Common Collocations

기술 집약적 technology-intensive
노동 집약적 labor-intensive
지식 집약적 knowledge-intensive
자본 집약적 capital-intensive
집약적으로 관리하다 to manage intensively

Common Phrases

집약적 산업

intensive industry

집약적 농업

intensive agriculture

집약된 정보

concentrated information

Often Confused With

집약적 vs 집중적

집중적 means focusing attention on one point, while 집약적 refers to the density of resources or components within a structure.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS Academic Reading/Writing when discussing types of economies or industries.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '집중적' when '집약적' is more appropriate for technical/economic descriptions.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Zip' (집) – like a zipped file that is small but contains lots of data (intensive).

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Word Origin

From Hanja 集 (gather) + 約 (contract/summary).

Grammar Patterns

~ 집약적 산업 ~을 집약적으로

Quick Quiz

반도체 산업은 고도의 기술 ___ 산업이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 집약적

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