B2 noun Formal

근간

[kɯnga̠n]

The core foundation, basis, or backbone of something, such as a thought, a system, or an organization.

Examples

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1

신뢰는 모든 인간관계의 근간이 된다.

Trust is the foundation of all human relationships.

2

이 법안은 국가 경제의 근간을 흔들 수 있다.

This bill could shake the foundation of the national economy.

3

농업은 과거 우리 사회의 근간 산업이었다.

Agriculture was the backbone industry of our society in the past.

Word Family

Noun
근간
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Memory Tip

Think of '근' (root) and '간' (trunk/stem). Like the roots and trunk of a tree.

Quick Quiz

교육은 국가 발전의 ( )을/를 이루는 중요한 요소이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 근간

Examples

1

신뢰는 모든 인간관계의 근간이 된다.

everyday

Trust is the foundation of all human relationships.

2

이 법안은 국가 경제의 근간을 흔들 수 있다.

formal

This bill could shake the foundation of the national economy.

3

농업은 과거 우리 사회의 근간 산업이었다.

academic

Agriculture was the backbone industry of our society in the past.

4

고객의 신뢰는 우리 회사 경영의 근간입니다.

business

Customer trust is the basis of our company's management.

5

네 논리의 근간이 뭐야?

informal

What is the basis of your logic?

Word Family

Noun
근간

Common Collocations

근간을 이루다 to form the foundation
근간을 흔들다 to shake the foundation
사회적 근간 social foundation
경제의 근간 backbone of the economy
사상의 근간 basis of thought

Common Phrases

근간 산업

key industry

민주주의의 근간

the foundation of democracy

Often Confused With

근간 vs 근거

근거 is the evidence for a specific claim, while 근간 is the structural foundation of a whole system or idea.

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Usage Notes

High-level substitute for '기초' or '중심' in academic writing.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '최근' (recently), though they share the character '근'.

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Memory Tip

Think of '근' (root) and '간' (trunk/stem). Like the roots and trunk of a tree.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 根 (root) and 幹 (trunk).

Grammar Patterns

~의 근간 ~은/는 ~의 근간이다

Quick Quiz

교육은 국가 발전의 ( )을/를 이루는 중요한 요소이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 근간

More academic words

분석하다

B2

To 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

B2

The 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

B2

A 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

B2

To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.

증가하다

B2

To 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

B2

To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.

관점

B2

A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.

결과

B2

A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.

중요성

B2

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.

해결책

B2

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.

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