선택
The act of picking one option among several possibilities. In academic contexts, it refers to consumer choice, policy selection, or research methodology decisions.
Examples
3 of 5메뉴가 너무 많아서 선택하기 어렵다.
It's hard to choose because there are too many items on the menu.
최선의 선택을 위해 모든 가능성을 고려해야 합니다.
To make the best choice, we must consider all possibilities.
너의 선택을 존중할게.
I will respect your choice.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sun-Taek: 'Sun' sounds like 'Select'. Select the best Taek (path).
Quick Quiz
여러 가지 대안 중에서 하나를 ___해야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 선택
Examples
메뉴가 너무 많아서 선택하기 어렵다.
everydayIt's hard to choose because there are too many items on the menu.
최선의 선택을 위해 모든 가능성을 고려해야 합니다.
formalTo make the best choice, we must consider all possibilities.
너의 선택을 존중할게.
informalI will respect your choice.
연구 대상의 선택은 실험 결과에 영향을 미친다.
academicThe selection of research subjects affects the experimental results.
소비자의 선택을 받으려면 품질이 좋아야 한다.
businessTo be chosen by consumers, the quality must be good.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
어쩔 수 없는 선택
an unavoidable choice
선택과 집중
selection and concentration
자유로운 선택
free choice
Often Confused With
선택 is picking between options, while 결정 is the final decision to act.
Usage Notes
Essential for discussing 'consumer choice' or 'career paths' in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '선거' (election), which is a specific type of social selection.
Memory Tip
Sun-Taek: 'Sun' sounds like 'Select'. Select the best Taek (path).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 選擇 (select + choose).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
여러 가지 대안 중에서 하나를 ___해야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 선택
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More general words
효과적
B2Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
시도
B1An act of trying to do something, especially something new or difficult.
근면하다
B1Working hard and carefully; diligent. It describes a person who consistently puts in effort and is dedicated to their work or studies.
충분하다
B2To be enough or adequate in amount, quality, or degree for a particular purpose.
포괄적
B2Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide-ranging or comprehensive.
기회
B2A favorable time or set of circumstances for doing something; an opportunity.
불가피하다
B2To be unavoidable or inevitable. It is used to describe situations where a certain outcome cannot be prevented due to circumstances.
추구하다
B2To persistently aim for or try to reach a goal, ideal, or value. It implies a long-term endeavor toward something abstract like happiness or profit.
균형
B2A state in which different things are in the correct or equal proportion. It refers to stability and harmony between opposing forces or elements.
기간
B1A length or portion of time during which something happens or exists.
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