수명
The length of time a living being is expected to live or the period during which a machine or product functions.
Examples
3 of 5이 배터리는 수명이 얼마나 돼요?
How long is the lifespan of this battery?
기대 수명 연장에 따른 노후 대책이 필요합니다.
Measures for old age are needed as life expectancy increases.
내 컴퓨터 수명이 다 된 것 같아.
I think my computer's lifespan is over.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Su (long/life) + Myeong (life). Long life.
Quick Quiz
생활 환경이 좋아지면서 사람들의 ____ 수명이 길어지고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 평균
Examples
이 배터리는 수명이 얼마나 돼요?
everydayHow long is the lifespan of this battery?
기대 수명 연장에 따른 노후 대책이 필요합니다.
formalMeasures for old age are needed as life expectancy increases.
내 컴퓨터 수명이 다 된 것 같아.
informalI think my computer's lifespan is over.
생활 습관이 수명에 미치는 결정적인 요인을 연구한다.
academicStudy the decisive factors that lifestyle habits have on lifespan.
제품의 수명을 연장하기 위한 기술을 개발했습니다.
businessWe developed technology to extend the lifespan of products.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
수명을 늘리다
to increase lifespan
수명이 짧다
lifespan is short
수명 단축
shortening of lifespan
Often Confused With
Saeng-myeong refers to the quality/essence of life; su-myeong refers to the duration of life.
Usage Notes
High frequency in IELTS topics about aging societies and technological durability.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '나이' (age). 'Su-myeong' is the total span, not the current age.
Memory Tip
Su (long/life) + Myeong (life). Long life.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 壽命 (long life + life).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
South Korea is one of the fastest-aging societies, making 'average lifespan' a central political topic.
Quick Quiz
생활 환경이 좋아지면서 사람들의 ____ 수명이 길어지고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 평균
Related Vocabulary
More health words
효과
B2A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause; the power to produce a desired result.
유지하다
B2To keep or maintain a certain state, relationship, or level without change. It is used in contexts ranging from health to international relations.
인지하다
B2To recognize or become aware of something through the senses or the mind. In academic contexts, it often refers to cognitive processes.
억제하다
B2To suppress, restrain, or hold back something, such as emotions, physical growth, inflation, or chemical reactions. It implies active control to prevent something from increasing.
취약하다
B2To be weak or easily affected/damaged by something. Often used regarding security, health, or social standing.
부작용
B2An unintended, unpleasant, or harmful result of a drug, medical treatment, or even a policy or action.
저하
B2A decline, lowering, or deterioration in level, quality, capability, or efficiency.
확산하다
B2To spread or distribute something (like a disease, rumor, or culture) over a wide area or among many people.
결핍
B2The state of lacking something essential, such as nutrients, affection, or resources.
증진하다
B2To increase or improve something like health, efficiency, or welfare.
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