B2 noun Neutral

지속성

[tɕi.sok.sʌŋ]

The quality of being able to continue over a long period of time without interruption or weakening.

Examples

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1

이 정책은 지속성이 부족해 보여.

This policy seems to lack sustainability/continuity.

2

경제 성장의 지속성을 확보해야 합니다.

We must secure the continuity of economic growth.

3

이 소재는 향기의 지속성이 뛰어납니다.

This material has excellent fragrance longevity.

Word Family

Noun
지속성
Verb
지속하다
Adverb
지속적으로
Adjective
지속적
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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

1

이 정책은 지속성이 부족해 보여.

informal

This policy seems to lack sustainability/continuity.

2

경제 성장의 지속성을 확보해야 합니다.

formal

We must secure the continuity of economic growth.

3

이 소재는 향기의 지속성이 뛰어납니다.

everyday

This material has excellent fragrance longevity.

4

연구 데이터의 지속성을 위해 클라우드에 저장했다.

academic

Saved data to the cloud for the continuity of research data.

5

사업의 지속성을 위해 새로운 모델이 필요합니다.

business

For the sustainability of the business, a new model is needed.

Word Family

Noun
지속성
Verb
지속하다
Adverb
지속적으로
Adjective
지속적

Common Collocations

지속성을 갖다 to have continuity
지속성을 유지하다 to maintain continuity
장기적 지속성 long-term sustainability
효과의 지속성 continuity of effect
지속성을 잃다 to lose continuity

Common Phrases

지속성이 있다

to be continuous

지속성이 없다

to be temporary

지속성 검사

durability/continuity test

Often Confused With

지속성 vs 지속 가능성

Ji-sok-seong is general 'continuity', while Ji-sok-ga-neung-seong specifically refers to 'sustainability' (often environmental).

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Usage Notes

Use when discussing habits, policies, or the duration of effects in academic essays.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '지속' (noun) when they mean '지속성' (the quality/property of being continuous).

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Memory Tip

Ji-sok sounds like 'Keep-sok'. Keeping something going.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean '持' (hold) + '續' (continue) + '性' (nature).

Grammar Patterns

Noun + 의 지속성 지속성을 + Verb

Quick Quiz

단기적인 성과보다 장기적인 ______이/가 더 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 지속성

More environment words

배출하다

B2

To emit, discharge, or release substances (like gas or waste); also used metaphorically to produce talented people.

감축하다

B2

To reduce or cut down the quantity, volume, or size of something, often used for budgets, personnel, or emissions.

배출

B2

The 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

B1

The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. It is essential for describing air pollution and environmental issues in IELTS.

보존하다

B2

To preserve or keep something in its original state, especially something valuable like nature, culture, or data. It implies protection from damage or loss.

일회성

B1

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.

지속가능성

B1

The quality of being able to continue over a long period of time, especially without depleting natural resources.

지속가능하다

B1

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially without depleting natural resources or damaging the environment.

기후변화

B2

A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional, and global climates.

조성하다

B2

To 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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