생존
The state of continuing to live or exist, especially in spite of difficult conditions or danger. It can apply to individuals, species, or even organizations.
Examples
3 of 5무인도에서 생존하는 법을 배웠어요.
I learned how to survive on a deserted island.
기후 위기는 인류의 생존을 위협하고 있습니다.
The climate crisis is threatening the survival of humanity.
이 바닥에서 생존하려면 독해져야 해.
To survive in this field, you have to be tough.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '생' (life) and '존' (exist). Existing as a living thing.
Quick Quiz
북극곰은 지구 온난화로 인해 ____의 위기에 처해 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 생존
Examples
무인도에서 생존하는 법을 배웠어요.
everydayI learned how to survive on a deserted island.
기후 위기는 인류의 생존을 위협하고 있습니다.
formalThe climate crisis is threatening the survival of humanity.
이 바닥에서 생존하려면 독해져야 해.
informalTo survive in this field, you have to be tough.
적자생존은 진화론의 핵심적인 원리 중 하나이다.
academicSurvival of the fittest is one of the core principles of the theory of evolution.
치열한 시장 경쟁에서 기업의 생존 전략을 수립해야 합니다.
businessWe must establish a survival strategy for the company in fierce market competition.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
생존을 위협하다
to threaten survival
생존을 모색하다
to seek survival
사느냐 죽느냐의 문제
a matter of life and death (survival)
Often Confused With
존재 is general existence, while 생존 emphasizes continuing to live through hardship or threat.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS for biology, environment, and business competition topics.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse '생존' with '생활' (daily life).
Memory Tip
Think of '생' (life) and '존' (exist). Existing as a living thing.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 生存 (life + exist).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
북극곰은 지구 온난화로 인해 ____의 위기에 처해 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 생존
Related Vocabulary
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복제
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대사
B1The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life; metabolism.
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