저축
The act of setting aside money for future use instead of spending it immediately, often in a bank account.
Examples
3 of 5어릴 때부터 저축하는 습관을 길러야 해요.
You should develop a saving habit from a young age.
저축 장려를 위해 금리를 인상했습니다.
Interest rates were raised to encourage saving.
너 저축 많이 했어?
Did you save a lot of money?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeo (low/store) + Chuk (accumulate). Store and accumulate money.
Quick Quiz
미래를 대비해서 조금씩이라도 ____을 하는 것이 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 저축
Examples
어릴 때부터 저축하는 습관을 길러야 해요.
everydayYou should develop a saving habit from a young age.
저축 장려를 위해 금리를 인상했습니다.
formalInterest rates were raised to encourage saving.
너 저축 많이 했어?
informalDid you save a lot of money?
가계 저축률의 감소는 내수 소비 증가와 관련이 있다.
academicThe decrease in household saving rates is related to the increase in domestic consumption.
저축 은행 상품을 비교해 보시기 바랍니다.
businessPlease compare the products of savings banks.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
저축을 늘리다
to increase savings
저축에 힘쓰다
to strive to save
저축을 시작하다
to start saving
Often Confused With
Ye-geum is specifically depositing money in a bank; jeo-chuk is the general concept of saving.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Task 2 when discussing personal finance or economic stability.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '적금' which refers to a specific type of installment savings account.
Memory Tip
Jeo (low/store) + Chuk (accumulate). Store and accumulate money.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 貯蓄 (store + accumulate).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Traditionally, Koreans have had high savings rates as a way to provide for children's education and housing.
Quick Quiz
미래를 대비해서 조금씩이라도 ____을 하는 것이 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 저축
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