일회성
The quality of occurring only once or being disposable after one use. Often used in environmental contexts regarding waste or in social contexts regarding temporary events.
Examples
3 of 5일회성 컵 사용을 줄입시다.
Let's reduce the use of disposable cups.
이 정책은 일회성 지원에 그친다는 비판을 받고 있다.
This policy is being criticized for being limited to one-time support.
일회성 이벤트보다는 장기적인 마케팅이 중요합니다.
Long-term marketing is more important than one-time events.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Il-hoe (One time) + Seong (Quality). The quality of happening once.
Quick Quiz
정부는 저소득층에게 ( ) 지원이 아닌 일자리를 제공하기로 했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일회성
Examples
일회성 컵 사용을 줄입시다.
everydayLet's reduce the use of disposable cups.
이 정책은 일회성 지원에 그친다는 비판을 받고 있다.
academicThis policy is being criticized for being limited to one-time support.
일회성 이벤트보다는 장기적인 마케팅이 중요합니다.
businessLong-term marketing is more important than one-time events.
환경 보호를 위해 일회성 용품 규제를 강화해야 합니다.
formalTo protect the environment, regulations on disposable items must be strengthened.
그냥 일회성 만남이었어.
informalIt was just a one-time meeting.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
일회성 비밀번호
One-Time Password (OTP)
일회성 플라스틱
single-use plastic
일회성 처방
one-time prescription/measure
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Very important for IELTS environmental topics (pollution) and social welfare topics (sustainable aid).
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '일회용' (disposable). '일회용' is mostly for objects, '일회성' is for events or abstract qualities.
Memory Tip
Il-hoe (One time) + Seong (Quality). The quality of happening once.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 일회 (one time) and 성 (nature).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korea has strict regulations on '일회용품' (disposables) in cafes.
Quick Quiz
정부는 저소득층에게 ( ) 지원이 아닌 일자리를 제공하기로 했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일회성
Related Vocabulary
More environment words
대기
B1The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. It is essential for describing air pollution and environmental issues in IELTS.
지속성
B2The quality of being able to continue over a long period of time without interruption or weakening.
보존하다
B2To preserve or keep something in its original state, especially something valuable like nature, culture, or data. It implies protection from damage or loss.
지속가능성
B1The quality of being able to continue over a long period of time, especially without depleting natural resources.
지속가능하다
B1Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially without depleting natural resources or damaging the environment.
기후변화
B2A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional, and global climates.
조성하다
B2To create or foster an atmosphere, environment, or physical space. It can refer to building a physical park or creating a certain social mood.
분리하다
B1To separate or divide things that were together or combined.
보호하다
B1To keep safe from harm, injury, or loss; to guard or defend.
재활용
B1The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects; recycling.
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