쟁점
A central point of disagreement or the core issue being debated in a discussion, lawsuit, or academic argument.
Examples
3 of 5양측은 주요 쟁점에 대해 합의를 도출하지 못했다.
The two sides failed to reach an agreement on major issues.
이 논문의 쟁점은 기술 발전이 고용에 미치는 영향이다.
The issue of this paper is the impact of technological progress on employment.
재판에서 가장 큰 쟁점은 증거의 효력이었다.
The biggest issue in the trial was the validity of the evidence.
Word Family
Memory Tip
쟁 (Contest/Fight) + 점 (Point) = Fighting point.
Quick Quiz
이번 선거의 최대 ___은 경제 회복 방안입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 쟁점
Examples
양측은 주요 쟁점에 대해 합의를 도출하지 못했다.
formalThe two sides failed to reach an agreement on major issues.
이 논문의 쟁점은 기술 발전이 고용에 미치는 영향이다.
academicThe issue of this paper is the impact of technological progress on employment.
재판에서 가장 큰 쟁점은 증거의 효력이었다.
formalThe biggest issue in the trial was the validity of the evidence.
우리는 회의에서 새로운 쟁점을 제기했다.
businessWe raised a new issue at the meeting.
그 문제에 대해서는 여러 가지 쟁점이 얽혀 있다.
everydayThere are several issues intertwined regarding that matter.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
쟁점이 떠오르다
an issue emerges
쟁점에 부딪히다
to encounter an issue
쟁점을 다루다
to deal with an issue
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing both sides of an argument.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for simple problems; use it when there is a clear conflict of opinion.
Memory Tip
쟁 (Contest/Fight) + 점 (Point) = Fighting point.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 爭 (struggle) and 點 (point).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 선거의 최대 ___은 경제 회복 방안입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 쟁점
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
의의
B1The quality of being worthy of attention; importance, significance, or the true meaning of an action or event.
인정하다
B1To acknowledge, admit, or recognize the truth or existence of something, or to recognize someone's merit or authority.
형성하다
B1To form, build up, or create something through a process, often referring to relationships, habits, or structures.
방지하다
B1To prevent or stop something bad or undesirable from happening in advance.
정확하다
B1To be correct, exact, and free from error; precise.
고립되다
B1To be isolated or cut off from others, either physically or socially.
심사
B1The formal process of evaluating, judging, or examining something (like an application, a work of art, or a performance).
조건
B1A requirement or premise that must be met for something to happen. It also refers to the environment or factors that influence a situation.
이해
B1The ability to grasp the meaning, nature, or importance of something. It also refers to sympathetic awareness or agreement between parties.
논의하다
B1To talk about something with another person or group in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It is more formal than '이야기하다'.
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