함의
An implication or a hidden meaning suggested by a statement or action rather than being explicitly stated.
Examples
3 of 5그 말 속에 숨겨진 함의를 파악했어?
Did you catch the hidden implication in those words?
이번 시장 변화는 우리 기업에 긍정적인 함의를 제공합니다.
This market change provides positive implications for our company.
저자는 이 작품을 통해 사회적 함의를 전달하고자 한다.
The author intends to convey social implications through this work.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ham-ui sounds like 'Harm-we'. If someone 'harms we', there are serious 'implications'.
Quick Quiz
이번 실험의 성공은 의학계에 커다란 ( )을/를 가진다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 함의
Examples
그 말 속에 숨겨진 함의를 파악했어?
informalDid you catch the hidden implication in those words?
이번 시장 변화는 우리 기업에 긍정적인 함의를 제공합니다.
businessThis market change provides positive implications for our company.
저자는 이 작품을 통해 사회적 함의를 전달하고자 한다.
academicThe author intends to convey social implications through this work.
대통령의 발언은 외교적으로 복잡한 함의를 내포하고 있다.
formalThe president's remarks contain complex diplomatic implications.
그의 행동에는 도와달라는 함의가 들어 있었다.
everydayThere was an implication of asking for help in his actions.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
숨은 함의
hidden implication
함의가 깊다
to have deep implications
함의적 표현
implicative expression
Often Confused With
의미 is the general 'meaning', while 함의 specifically refers to 'hidden or suggested meaning' (implication).
Usage Notes
A very high-level academic word used when discussing the importance or potential impact of research findings.
Common Mistakes
Often confused with '합의' (agreement), which sounds similar but means something completely different.
Memory Tip
Ham-ui sounds like 'Harm-we'. If someone 'harms we', there are serious 'implications'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 含 (contain) + 意 (meaning/intent).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 실험의 성공은 의학계에 커다란 ( )을/를 가진다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 함의
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
분석하다
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영향
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현상
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주장하다
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증가하다
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감소하다
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관점
B2A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.
결과
B2A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.
중요성
B2The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.
해결책
B2A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.
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