수질
The quality of water, specifically in terms of its chemical, physical, and biological characteristics, usually with respect to its suitability for a particular purpose.
Examples
3 of 5정부는 정기적으로 수질 검사를 실시합니다.
The government regularly conducts water quality tests.
이 정수기는 수질 개선 효과가 뛰어납니다.
This water purifier has a great effect on improving water quality.
요즘 수돗물 수질이 안 좋은 것 같아 필터를 샀어.
The tap water quality seems bad lately, so I bought a filter.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Su (Water) + Jil (Quality) - Water quality.
Quick Quiz
강물의 ( )을 보호하기 위해 쓰레기를 버리면 안 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 수질
Examples
정부는 정기적으로 수질 검사를 실시합니다.
formalThe government regularly conducts water quality tests.
이 정수기는 수질 개선 효과가 뛰어납니다.
businessThis water purifier has a great effect on improving water quality.
요즘 수돗물 수질이 안 좋은 것 같아 필터를 샀어.
everydayThe tap water quality seems bad lately, so I bought a filter.
수질 오염은 수생 생태계에 치명적인 영향을 미칩니다.
academicWater pollution has a fatal impact on aquatic ecosystems.
여기 수질 진짜 깨끗하다!
informalThe water quality here is really clean!
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
수질이 악화되다
water quality deteriorates
수질을 보존하다
to preserve water quality
수질 정화
water purification
Often Confused With
Subun means moisture or water content, while Sujil is the quality of water.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS topics related to environmental science and public health.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '수집' (collection).
Memory Tip
Su (Water) + Jil (Quality) - Water quality.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 水 (water) and 質 (quality).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
강물의 ( )을 보호하기 위해 쓰레기를 버리면 안 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 수질
Related Vocabulary
More environment words
지속 가능하다
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고갈되다
B2To be completely used up or exhausted, so that nothing remains. Often used for natural resources, funds, or human energy.
인위적
B2Not occurring naturally; created, caused, or influenced by human activity or intervention.
재생에너지
B2Energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power.
대기오염
B2The presence in or introduction into the air of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
재생가능하다
B2Able to be used again or replaced naturally so that it is never finished or used up; specifically referring to energy sources.
배출하다
B2To emit, discharge, or release substances (like gas or waste); also used metaphorically to produce talented people.
감축하다
B2To reduce or cut down the quantity, volume, or size of something, often used for budgets, personnel, or emissions.
배출
B2The act of sending out or releasing substances such as gas, heat, or waste into the environment. It is a critical term in discussions about climate change and pollution.
대기
B1The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. It is essential for describing air pollution and environmental issues in IELTS.
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