항구성
The quality of lasting for a long time or forever without change. It implies a state of permanence or eternal stability.
Examples
3 of 5이 건축물은 항구성을 고려하여 설계되었다.
This building was designed with permanence in mind.
정부는 정책의 항구성을 보장하기 위해 법안을 제정했다.
The government enacted a bill to ensure the permanence of the policy.
우리 사랑에 항구성이 있을까?
Will our love be permanent?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hang (Always) + Gu (Long time) + Seong (Nature) = Nature of always being long-lasting.
Quick Quiz
임시방편이 아닌 ( ) 있는 해결책이 필요합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 항구성
Examples
이 건축물은 항구성을 고려하여 설계되었다.
everydayThis building was designed with permanence in mind.
정부는 정책의 항구성을 보장하기 위해 법안을 제정했다.
formalThe government enacted a bill to ensure the permanence of the policy.
우리 사랑에 항구성이 있을까?
informalWill our love be permanent?
예술 작품의 항구성은 시대가 변해도 변하지 않는 가치에 있다.
academicThe permanence of a work of art lies in its unchanging value despite the times.
기업은 이익의 항구성을 위해 지속 가능한 모델을 찾아야 한다.
businessCompanies must find sustainable models for the permanence of profits.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
항구적 평화
permanent peace
항구적 조치
permanent measure
항구적 시설
permanent facility
Often Confused With
Jisokseong is about continuing over time, while Hangguseong emphasizes that it will never change or end.
Usage Notes
Often used in academic writing about international relations or environmental sustainability.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with 'hanggu' (port/harbor). They sound the same but have different meanings.
Memory Tip
Hang (Always) + Gu (Long time) + Seong (Nature) = Nature of always being long-lasting.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 恒久性 (haŋ-ku-sʰʌŋ).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
임시방편이 아닌 ( ) 있는 해결책이 필요합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 항구성
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