중대한
Being of great importance or significance. Used to emphasize the weight of a decision, an error, or a discovery.
Examples
3 of 5중대한 실수를 저질렀어요.
I made a significant mistake.
오늘 중대한 발표가 있을 예정입니다.
There will be a significant announcement today.
이건 아주 중대한 문제야.
This is a very serious problem.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jung (Heavy) + Dae (Big) = Heavy and Big importance.
Quick Quiz
이번 사건은 국가 안보에 ___ 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 중대한
Examples
중대한 실수를 저질렀어요.
everydayI made a significant mistake.
오늘 중대한 발표가 있을 예정입니다.
formalThere will be a significant announcement today.
이건 아주 중대한 문제야.
informalThis is a very serious problem.
학계는 이번 발견을 중대한 사건으로 보고 있습니다.
academicThe academic world views this discovery as a significant event.
중대한 계약을 앞두고 긴장이 됩니다.
businessI am nervous ahead of a significant contract.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
중차대한 임무
a very important mission
중대한 결함
a serious defect
중대 발표
important announcement
Often Confused With
Jung-yo-han is 'important' in a general sense, while jung-dae-han sounds heavier and more formal.
Usage Notes
Use this when you want to sound more formal or serious than '중요하다'.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for small things (e.g., '중대한 숙제' is usually too much).
Memory Tip
Jung (Heavy) + Dae (Big) = Heavy and Big importance.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 重大 (significant/grave).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 사건은 국가 안보에 ___ 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 중대한
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More academic words
구별하다
B1To recognize or show a difference between people or things. Often used in IELTS when comparing two similar concepts or identifying categories.
인용
B1The act of repeating or copying words from another source, such as a book, speech, or person. It is used to provide evidence or support an argument.
탐구
B1The act of examining or investigating something systematically and deeply to discover facts or principles. It is central to scientific and philosophical work.
부각
B1The act of making something stand out or become prominent. It is often used when a certain issue or fact becomes a main topic of interest.
입각하다
B2To be based on or grounded in a certain position, principle, or fact. It is used to describe the foundation of an argument or policy.
심층적
B2Being in-depth or thorough, especially concerning research, analysis, or understanding of a subject.
자명하다
B2To be self-evident or obvious without needing further proof. It describes a truth or fact that is clear to anyone who thinks about it.
보충하다
B2To add something to fill a deficiency or to complete something; to supplement.
특성
B1A distinguishing quality or characteristic that belongs to a person, thing, or group.
식별하다
B2To recognize or distinguish something by identifying its specific characteristics. It is used in scientific or data-heavy contexts to describe telling things apart.
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