목적
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
Examples
3 of 5교육의 목적은 지식 전달만이 아니다.
The purpose of education is not just the transfer of knowledge.
방문 목적이 무엇입니까?
What is the purpose of your visit?
돈을 버는 것이 인생의 유일한 목적이 되어서는 안 된다.
Earning money should not be the sole purpose of life.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Mok (Eye/Neck) + Jeok (Target). Eye on the target.
Quick Quiz
이번 회의의 _____은 신제품 개발 계획을 논의하는 것이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 목적
Examples
교육의 목적은 지식 전달만이 아니다.
academicThe purpose of education is not just the transfer of knowledge.
방문 목적이 무엇입니까?
formalWhat is the purpose of your visit?
돈을 버는 것이 인생의 유일한 목적이 되어서는 안 된다.
everydayEarning money should not be the sole purpose of life.
광고의 주된 목적은 판매 증진이다.
businessThe main purpose of advertising is to promote sales.
너 여기 온 목적이 뭐야?
informalWhat's your purpose for coming here?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
목적 의식
sense of purpose
수단과 목적
means and ends
다양한 목적
various purposes
Often Confused With
Mok-jeok is the 'purpose' or 'reason' (why), while Mok-pyo is the 'target' or 'goal' (what/where).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in introductory paragraphs of IELTS essays to state the essay's goal.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '이유' (reason) instead of '목적' (purpose) in formal writing.
Memory Tip
Mok (Eye/Neck) + Jeok (Target). Eye on the target.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '目的' (eye + target).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 회의의 _____은 신제품 개발 계획을 논의하는 것이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 목적
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
A target or specific result that one intends to achieve.
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이유A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or even...
계획A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something in the...
방향The course along which someone or something moves, or the ge...
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