효용
The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; the satisfaction or value derived from something.
Examples
3 of 5한계 효용 체감의 법칙에 대해 배웠다.
I learned about the law of diminishing marginal utility.
소비자는 효용을 극대화하기 위해 선택한다.
Consumers make choices to maximize utility.
이 도구의 효용 가치는 이미 증명되었다.
The utility value of this tool has already been proven.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hyo (Effect/Result) + Yong (Use).
Quick Quiz
경제학에서 소비자의 목표는 자신의 ___을 극대화하는 것이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 효용
Examples
한계 효용 체감의 법칙에 대해 배웠다.
academicI learned about the law of diminishing marginal utility.
소비자는 효용을 극대화하기 위해 선택한다.
businessConsumers make choices to maximize utility.
이 도구의 효용 가치는 이미 증명되었다.
formalThe utility value of this tool has already been proven.
그 물건은 이제 효용이 다했어.
informalThat item is no longer useful.
새로운 정책의 효용에 대해 의문이 듭니다.
everydayI have doubts about the usefulness of the new policy.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
효용 체감
diminishing utility
실질적 효용
practical utility
효용 분석
utility analysis
Often Confused With
Hyoyul is efficiency (output vs input); Hyoyong is utility (total satisfaction or usefulness).
Usage Notes
A key term in economics and consumer behavior discussions in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Do not use it for 'effectiveness' (효과). It is about 'usefulness/satisfaction'.
Memory Tip
Hyo (Effect/Result) + Yong (Use).
Word Origin
Hyo (效 - effect) + Yong (用 - use).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
경제학에서 소비자의 목표는 자신의 ___을 극대화하는 것이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 효용
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