B2 noun Neutral

인식

/insik/

The act of perceiving or understanding something; awareness or consciousness of a particular issue or fact.

Examples

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1

건강에 대한 인식을 바꿔야 해요.

We need to change our perception of health.

2

사회적 문제에 대한 인식을 제고할 필요가 있습니다.

There is a need to raise awareness of social issues.

3

넌 상황 인식이 안 되니?

Can't you perceive the situation?

Word Family

Noun
인식
Verb
인식하다
Adjective
인식되는
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Memory Tip

In-sik: Think of 'Inside' (In) your 'Sick' (Sik) brain—how you perceive things inside.

Quick Quiz

최근 인종 차별에 대한 사회적 ____이 크게 변했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 인식

Examples

1

건강에 대한 인식을 바꿔야 해요.

everyday

We need to change our perception of health.

2

사회적 문제에 대한 인식을 제고할 필요가 있습니다.

formal

There is a need to raise awareness of social issues.

3

넌 상황 인식이 안 되니?

informal

Can't you perceive the situation?

4

인간의 인지 과정은 매우 복잡하다.

academic

Human cognitive processes are very complex.

5

브랜드 인식을 강화하기 위한 마케팅 전략입니다.

business

This is a marketing strategy to strengthen brand awareness.

Word Family

Noun
인식
Verb
인식하다
Adjective
인식되는

Common Collocations

인식을 제고하다 to raise awareness
인식을 바꾸다 to change perception
인식의 차이 difference in perception
사회적 인식 social perception
인식 부족 lack of awareness

Common Phrases

문제 인식

recognition of a problem

인식의 전환

shift in perception

공통된 인식

common understanding

Often Confused With

인식 vs 인지

'인지' is often used in a technical/biological cognitive sense, while '인식' is used for social awareness or general perception.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing social changes, public opinion, or education.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '생각' (thought) when they mean 'awareness/perception' in a broader social sense.

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Memory Tip

In-sik: Think of 'Inside' (In) your 'Sick' (Sik) brain—how you perceive things inside.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 認識 (to know + to know).

Grammar Patterns

-에 대한 인식 인식이 높다/낮다

Quick Quiz

최근 인종 차별에 대한 사회적 ____이 크게 변했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 인식

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