집약적
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
3 of 5이곳은 인구가 집약적인 지역이다.
This is a population-intensive area.
농업 방식이 자본 집약적으로 변화하고 있습니다.
Agricultural methods are changing to be capital-intensive.
시험 전날에 집약적으로 공부했어.
I studied intensively the day before the exam.
Word Family
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
이곳은 인구가 집약적인 지역이다.
everydayThis is a population-intensive area.
농업 방식이 자본 집약적으로 변화하고 있습니다.
formalAgricultural methods are changing to be capital-intensive.
시험 전날에 집약적으로 공부했어.
informalI studied intensively the day before the exam.
지식 집약적 산업이 국가의 미래를 결정한다.
academicKnowledge-intensive industries determine the future of a nation.
노동 집약적 공정을 자동화로 대체해야 합니다.
businessLabor-intensive processes must be replaced with automation.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
집약적 산업
intensive industry
집약적 농업
intensive agriculture
집약된 정보
concentrated information
Often Confused With
집중적 means focusing attention on one point, while 집약적 refers to the density of resources or components within a structure.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Academic Reading/Writing when discussing types of economies or industries.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '집중적' when '집약적' is more appropriate for technical/economic descriptions.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Zip' (집) – like a zipped file that is small but contains lots of data (intensive).
Word Origin
From Hanja 集 (gather) + 約 (contract/summary).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
반도체 산업은 고도의 기술 ___ 산업이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 집약적
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