B1 noun Neutral

문제점

[mun.t͡ɕe.t͡ɕʌm]

A specific part or aspect of something that causes difficulty, trouble, or is not satisfactory. Often used when analyzing the downsides of a proposal or situation.

Examples

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우리는 시스템의 문제점을 찾아내야 한다.

We need to find the problems in the system.

2

기존 교육 제도의 문제점을 지적하는 논문이 많다.

There are many papers pointing out the problems of the existing education system.

3

그 방식에는 몇 가지 문제점이 있습니다.

There are several problems with that method.

Word Family

Noun
문제점
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Memory Tip

Mun-je-jeom: 'Mun-je' (Problem) + 'Jeom' (Point). The 'Problem Point'.

Quick Quiz

전문가들은 이 정책의 여러 가지 ( )을 지적했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 문제점

Examples

1

우리는 시스템의 문제점을 찾아내야 한다.

business

We need to find the problems in the system.

2

기존 교육 제도의 문제점을 지적하는 논문이 많다.

academic

There are many papers pointing out the problems of the existing education system.

3

그 방식에는 몇 가지 문제점이 있습니다.

formal

There are several problems with that method.

4

내 성격의 문제점이 뭐라고 생각해?

informal

What do you think is the problem with my personality?

5

문제점을 해결하기 위해 노력 중입니다.

everyday

We are working to solve the problems.

Word Family

Noun
문제점

Common Collocations

문제점을 지적하다 to point out a problem
문제점을 보완하다 to supplement/fix a problem
심각한 문제점 a serious problem
문제점을 파악하다 to grasp/understand the problem
근본적인 문제점 a fundamental problem

Common Phrases

문제점이 드러나다

problems are revealed

문제점이 산재하다

to be riddled with problems

Often Confused With

문제점 vs 문제

문제 is a general 'problem' or 'question', while 문제점 specifically refers to the 'flaw' or 'point of issue' within something.

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Usage Notes

A staple word for IELTS writing task 2 when the prompt asks for 'problems and solutions'.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid saying '문제를 지적하다' if you specifically mean a flaw; '문제점을 지적하다' is more precise.

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Memory Tip

Mun-je-jeom: 'Mun-je' (Problem) + 'Jeom' (Point). The 'Problem Point'.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 問題 (problem) + 點 (point).

Grammar Patterns

~의 문제점 ~라는 문제점

Quick Quiz

전문가들은 이 정책의 여러 가지 ( )을 지적했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 문제점

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