기대수명
The average number of years that a person may expect to live; life expectancy.
Examples
3 of 5선진국과 개발도상국 사이에는 기대수명의 격차가 존재한다.
There is a gap in life expectancy between developed and developing countries.
통계청 발표에 따르면 한국인의 기대수명은 83세를 넘어섰다.
According to the Statistics Korea announcement, the life expectancy of Koreans has exceeded 83 years.
요즘은 건강 관리를 잘 해서 기대수명이 진짜 길어졌어.
People manage their health well these days, so life expectancy has really lengthened.
Word Family
Memory Tip
'기대' (Expectation) + '수명' (Life span) = Expected life span.
Quick Quiz
영양 상태와 위생 시설의 개선은 인간의 ( )을/를 연장시켰다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기대수명
Examples
선진국과 개발도상국 사이에는 기대수명의 격차가 존재한다.
academicThere is a gap in life expectancy between developed and developing countries.
통계청 발표에 따르면 한국인의 기대수명은 83세를 넘어섰다.
formalAccording to the Statistics Korea announcement, the life expectancy of Koreans has exceeded 83 years.
요즘은 건강 관리를 잘 해서 기대수명이 진짜 길어졌어.
informalPeople manage their health well these days, so life expectancy has really lengthened.
보험사는 기대수명 증가에 따른 상품을 개발하고 있습니다.
businessInsurance companies are developing products in response to the increase in life expectancy.
기대수명이 늘어나면서 노후 준비가 더 중요해졌어요.
everydayAs life expectancy increases, preparing for old age has become more important.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
기대수명 연장
extension of life expectancy
최고 기대수명
highest life expectancy
기대수명 통계
life expectancy statistics
Often Confused With
Often used interchangeably, but '기대수명' is the more precise demographic term used in reports.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Writing Task 1 when describing data related to health and population.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse '수명' (life span) with '수업' (class).
Memory Tip
'기대' (Expectation) + '수명' (Life span) = Expected life span.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 期待 (expectation) + 壽命 (life span).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
South Korea has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, leading to a focus on 'Silver Economy'.
Quick Quiz
영양 상태와 위생 시설의 개선은 인간의 ( )을/를 연장시켰다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기대수명
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