연구
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Examples
3 of 5그는 암 치료를 위한 연구에 매진하고 있다.
He is devoted to research for cancer treatment.
이 연구의 목적은 사회적 불평등의 원인을 밝히는 것이다.
The purpose of this research is to clarify the causes of social inequality.
시장 연구 결과, 신제품에 대한 반응이 긍정적입니다.
Market research results show a positive response to the new product.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yeon-Gu (연구) - think of 'Young' scholars in 'Gu' (school/district) doing research.
Quick Quiz
과학자들은 기후 변화의 원인을 밝히기 위해 끊임없이 ____한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 연구
Examples
그는 암 치료를 위한 연구에 매진하고 있다.
everydayHe is devoted to research for cancer treatment.
이 연구의 목적은 사회적 불평등의 원인을 밝히는 것이다.
academicThe purpose of this research is to clarify the causes of social inequality.
시장 연구 결과, 신제품에 대한 반응이 긍정적입니다.
businessMarket research results show a positive response to the new product.
교수님은 20년 동안 고대 역사를 연구해 오셨습니다.
formalThe professor has been researching ancient history for 20 years.
요즘 무슨 연구 하고 있어?
informalWhat research are you doing these days?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
연구 보고서
research report
연구소
research institute
공동 연구
joint research
Often Confused With
조사 is general investigation or survey; 연구 is more academic and systematic study.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Reading and Writing. Used when citing evidence or describing scientific processes.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse '연구자' (researcher) with '연구소' (research center).
Memory Tip
Yeon-Gu (연구) - think of 'Young' scholars in 'Gu' (school/district) doing research.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '硏究' (yeon-gu), meaning 'grind and investigate'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
과학자들은 기후 변화의 원인을 밝히기 위해 끊임없이 ____한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 연구
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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More academic words
비롯되다
B1To start from or originate from a specific cause, person, or place; to be triggered by something.
참고문헌
B2A list of books, articles, and other sources used or referred to in a scholarly work. It is essential for avoiding plagiarism.
정량화
B2The expression or measurement of the quantity of something. It is the process of turning observations into numerical data.
명료성
B2The quality of being clear, coherent, and easy to understand. In academic writing, it refers to the precision of expression that prevents ambiguity.
수치화
B2The act of expressing something in numerical values or data. It is the process of quantifying qualitative information.
명명하다
B2To name or term someone or something, often in an official or academic capacity.
범주화하다
B2To organize or classify things into specific groups or categories based on shared characteristics. It is a fundamental process in research and data analysis.
비대칭
B2Asymmetry; a state where two sides or parts are not the same in shape, size, or arrangement. In social science, it often refers to an imbalance of information or power.
개괄적
B2Providing a general overview or a broad summary of something, rather than focusing on specific details.
부각하다
B2To make something stand out or to emphasize a particular aspect so it becomes noticeable. It is frequently used in media and academic writing to discuss highlighting certain issues.
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