지속성
The quality of being able to continue over a long period of time without interruption or weakening.
Examples
3 of 5이 정책은 지속성이 부족해 보여.
This policy seems to lack sustainability/continuity.
경제 성장의 지속성을 확보해야 합니다.
We must secure the continuity of economic growth.
이 소재는 향기의 지속성이 뛰어납니다.
This material has excellent fragrance longevity.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ji-sok sounds like 'Keep-sok'. Keeping something going.
Quick Quiz
단기적인 성과보다 장기적인 ______이/가 더 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 지속성
Examples
이 정책은 지속성이 부족해 보여.
informalThis policy seems to lack sustainability/continuity.
경제 성장의 지속성을 확보해야 합니다.
formalWe must secure the continuity of economic growth.
이 소재는 향기의 지속성이 뛰어납니다.
everydayThis material has excellent fragrance longevity.
연구 데이터의 지속성을 위해 클라우드에 저장했다.
academicSaved data to the cloud for the continuity of research data.
사업의 지속성을 위해 새로운 모델이 필요합니다.
businessFor the sustainability of the business, a new model is needed.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
지속성이 있다
to be continuous
지속성이 없다
to be temporary
지속성 검사
durability/continuity test
Often Confused With
Ji-sok-seong is general 'continuity', while Ji-sok-ga-neung-seong specifically refers to 'sustainability' (often environmental).
Usage Notes
Use when discussing habits, policies, or the duration of effects in academic essays.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '지속' (noun) when they mean '지속성' (the quality/property of being continuous).
Memory Tip
Ji-sok sounds like 'Keep-sok'. Keeping something going.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '持' (hold) + '續' (continue) + '性' (nature).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
단기적인 성과보다 장기적인 ______이/가 더 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 지속성
Related Vocabulary
More environment words
배출하다
B2To emit, discharge, or release substances (like gas or waste); also used metaphorically to produce talented people.
감축하다
B2To reduce or cut down the quantity, volume, or size of something, often used for budgets, personnel, or emissions.
배출
B2The act of sending out or releasing substances such as gas, heat, or waste into the environment. It is a critical term in discussions about climate change and pollution.
대기
B1The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. It is essential for describing air pollution and environmental issues in IELTS.
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.
일회성
B1The 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.
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.
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