급진적
Radical or drastic; favoring fundamental change or progressing at an extremely fast pace.
Examples
3 of 5그의 주장은 당시 사회에서는 너무 급진적이었다.
His argument was too radical for the society at the time.
회사는 급진적인 변화보다는 점진적인 개선을 택했다.
The company chose gradual improvement over radical change.
머리 스타일이 너무 급진적으로 바뀐 거 아냐?
Didn't your hairstyle change too drastically?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Geup (Urgent/Fast) + Jin (Progress). Progressing urgently.
Quick Quiz
사회의 안정성을 해치지 않으려면 ( ) 변화보다는 완만한 변화가 낫다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 급진적인
Examples
그의 주장은 당시 사회에서는 너무 급진적이었다.
academicHis argument was too radical for the society at the time.
회사는 급진적인 변화보다는 점진적인 개선을 택했다.
businessThe company chose gradual improvement over radical change.
머리 스타일이 너무 급진적으로 바뀐 거 아냐?
informalDidn't your hairstyle change too drastically?
급진적인 기후 변화에 대응하기 위한 대책이 시급합니다.
formalMeasures to respond to radical climate change are urgent.
우리는 급진적인 혁명보다는 평화로운 해결을 원한다.
everydayWe want a peaceful solution rather than a radical revolution.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
급진적 조치
radical measures
급진적인 입장
a radical stance
급진적 사고
radical thinking
Often Confused With
Sudden/Sharp (usually speed/slope) vs Radical (fundamental change/ideology).
Usage Notes
Common in history, politics, and sociology topics in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Used to describe ideas or changes, not physical movements of people.
Memory Tip
Geup (Urgent/Fast) + Jin (Progress). Progressing urgently.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 急 (urgent) and 進 (advance).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
사회의 안정성을 해치지 않으려면 ( ) 변화보다는 완만한 변화가 낫다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 급진적인
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