B1 adjective Neutral

심리적

[ɕimɾid͡ʑʌk̚]

Relating to the mental and emotional state of a person. It is used to describe factors or effects that concern the mind rather than the body.

Examples

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1

그는 심리적 안정이 필요해 보여요.

He seems to need psychological stability.

2

색채가 인간의 심리적 변화에 미치는 영향에 대한 연구.

A study on the effect of colors on human psychological changes.

3

심리적 마케팅은 소비자의 마음을 움직인다.

Psychological marketing moves the consumer's heart.

Word Family

Noun
심리
Adverb
심리적으로
Adjective
심리적
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Memory Tip

Sim-ri: 'Sim' means heart/mind (like in Sim-jang/heart).

Quick Quiz

현대인들은 과도한 업무로 인해 ____ 스트레스를 겪는다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 심리적

Examples

1

그는 심리적 안정이 필요해 보여요.

everyday

He seems to need psychological stability.

2

색채가 인간의 심리적 변화에 미치는 영향에 대한 연구.

academic

A study on the effect of colors on human psychological changes.

3

심리적 마케팅은 소비자의 마음을 움직인다.

business

Psychological marketing moves the consumer's heart.

4

환자의 심리적 상태를 먼저 파악해야 합니다.

formal

The patient's psychological state must be identified first.

5

이건 심리적인 문제야.

informal

This is a psychological problem.

Word Family

Noun
심리
Adverb
심리적으로
Adjective
심리적

Common Collocations

심리적 압박감 psychological pressure
심리적 안정 psychological stability
심리적 요인 psychological factors
심리적 부담 psychological burden
심리적 거리감 psychological distance

Common Phrases

심리 치료

psychotherapy

심리 검사

psychological test

심리전

psychological warfare

Often Confused With

심리적 vs 정신적

정신적 (mental) is broader; 심리적 specifically relates to feelings and behaviors (psychological).

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Usage Notes

Very useful in IELTS Speaking and Writing when discussing the impact of stress or social media on individuals.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '신체적' (physical).

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Memory Tip

Sim-ri: 'Sim' means heart/mind (like in Sim-jang/heart).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 心 (heart/mind), 理 (reason/logic), and 的 (suffix for adjective).

Grammar Patterns

심리적 + noun

Quick Quiz

현대인들은 과도한 업무로 인해 ____ 스트레스를 겪는다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 심리적

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