자원
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. Often refers to natural or human resources.
Examples
3 of 5물을 아껴 쓰는 것도 자원을 보호하는 일이에요.
Saving water is also a way to protect resources.
정부는 인적 자원을 개발하기 위해 교육에 투자하고 있습니다.
The government is investing in education to develop human resources.
우리 동네는 관광 자원이 참 많아.
Our neighborhood has a lot of tourism resources.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ja-won (자원) - 'Ja' sounds like 'Jar', a jar full of valuable resources.
Quick Quiz
석유와 석탄 같은 화석 _____은 언젠가 고갈될 것이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 자원
Examples
물을 아껴 쓰는 것도 자원을 보호하는 일이에요.
everydaySaving water is also a way to protect resources.
정부는 인적 자원을 개발하기 위해 교육에 투자하고 있습니다.
formalThe government is investing in education to develop human resources.
우리 동네는 관광 자원이 참 많아.
informalOur neighborhood has a lot of tourism resources.
한정된 자원을 효율적으로 배분하는 것이 경제학의 핵심이다.
academicEfficiently allocating limited resources is the core of economics.
회사의 유한한 자원을 어디에 투입할지 결정해야 합니다.
businessWe must decide where to invest the company's finite resources.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
자원 봉사
volunteer work (homonym usage)
자원 부족
lack of resources
한정된 자원
limited resources
Often Confused With
자원 is a macro-level resource (natural, human); 재료 is a micro-level material used to make something specific.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics related to environment, economy, and globalization.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '자원 봉사' (volunteering), though they share the same characters in some contexts, the meaning is different.
Memory Tip
Ja-won (자원) - 'Ja' sounds like 'Jar', a jar full of valuable resources.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 資源: 資 (wealth/property) + 源 (source/origin).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korea is often described as a country with few natural resources (자원 빈국) but rich human resources.
Quick Quiz
석유와 석탄 같은 화석 _____은 언젠가 고갈될 것이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 자원
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
분석하다
B2To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.
영향
B2The power or effect that something has on another person, thing, or situation. It is a core concept in academic writing when discussing cause and effect.
현상
B2A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.
주장하다
B2To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.
증가하다
B2To become greater in size, amount, or degree. This is the most common verb used in IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe upward trends in graphs.
감소하다
B2To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.
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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