B2 noun Neutral

차원

[t͡ɕʰa̠wʌ̹n]

A level or aspect of something; a dimension of a situation or space.

Examples

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1

다른 차원의 생각을 해보세요.

Try thinking on a different level.

2

인도주의적 차원에서 지원을 결정했다.

Support was decided from a humanitarian dimension.

3

걔는 진짜 우리랑 차원이 달라.

He is really on a different level from us.

Word Family

Noun
차원
Adjective
차원적
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Memory Tip

Think of '3D' - the 'D' stands for Dimension (Chawon).

Quick Quiz

환경 문제는 전 지구적 ____에서 해결해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 차원

Examples

1

다른 차원의 생각을 해보세요.

everyday

Try thinking on a different level.

2

인도주의적 차원에서 지원을 결정했다.

formal

Support was decided from a humanitarian dimension.

3

걔는 진짜 우리랑 차원이 달라.

informal

He is really on a different level from us.

4

사회적 차원의 분석이 필요하다.

academic

An analysis at the social dimension is required.

5

글로벌 차원에서의 협력이 필수적이다.

business

Collaboration at a global level is essential.

Word Family

Noun
차원
Adjective
차원적

Common Collocations

국가적 차원 national level
개인적 차원 personal level
차원이 다르다 to be on a different level
다각적 차원 multidimensional aspect
새로운 차원 a new dimension

Common Phrases

차원을 높이다

to raise the level

다차원적 접근

multidimensional approach

정치적 차원

political dimension

Often Confused With

차원 vs 수준

Sujun refers to a vertical quality or grade, while chawon refers to a perspective or a structural level.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS to describe the scope of a problem (e.g., 'at a government level').

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '수준' (level) when '차원' (dimension/perspective) is more appropriate for social issues.

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Memory Tip

Think of '3D' - the 'D' stands for Dimension (Chawon).

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Word Origin

From Hanja 次 (order) and 元 (origin).

Grammar Patterns

~적 차원에서 ~와 차원이 다르다

Quick Quiz

환경 문제는 전 지구적 ____에서 해결해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 차원

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