확연하다
To be very clear, distinct, and certain. Used when describing obvious differences or trends in data analysis.
Examples
3 of 5봄이 온 것이 확연하게 느껴진다.
It is clearly felt that spring has come.
정부 정책의 성과가 확연하게 드러나고 있습니다.
The results of government policy are becoming clearly evident.
너 얼굴이 확연히 좋아졌네!
Your face looks clearly better!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Hwag-yeon' as 'Huge-Yawm'—something so big and clear you can't miss it.
Quick Quiz
지난해와 비교했을 때 올해의 날씨 변화가 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 확연하다
Examples
봄이 온 것이 확연하게 느껴진다.
everydayIt is clearly felt that spring has come.
정부 정책의 성과가 확연하게 드러나고 있습니다.
formalThe results of government policy are becoming clearly evident.
너 얼굴이 확연히 좋아졌네!
informalYour face looks clearly better!
도시와 농촌의 소득 격차가 확연하게 나타난다.
academicThe income gap between urban and rural areas is clearly shown.
경쟁사와의 차별점이 확연한 제품입니다.
businessThis product has clear points of differentiation from competitors.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
확연히 다르다
to be clearly different
확연하게 보이다
to be clearly visible
확연한 차이점
a distinct difference
Often Confused With
Both mean 'clear', but 확연하다 is often used when comparing two things or noticing a change.
Usage Notes
Use this word to describe 'distinct' or 'sharp' differences between categories in IELTS graphs.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '많이' (a lot) when they should use '확연히' (distinctly) to sound more academic.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Hwag-yeon' as 'Huge-Yawm'—something so big and clear you can't miss it.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '確然' (definite + so/natural).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
지난해와 비교했을 때 올해의 날씨 변화가 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 확연하다
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