B1 noun Neutral

집중

/t͡ɕip̚t͡ɕuŋ/

The act of focusing all one's attention or effort on a particular task or subject. Also refers to a high density of something in one area.

Examples

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1

시끄러워서 일에 집중이 안 돼요.

I can't concentrate on my work because it's noisy.

2

인구의 도시 집중 현상이 심화되고 있다.

The phenomenon of population concentration in cities is intensifying.

3

너 나한테 좀 집중해 봐.

Focus on me for a bit.

Word Family

Noun
집중력
Verb
집중하다
Adverb
집중적으로
Adjective
집중적
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Jip-jung' as 'Zip'ping all your thoughts into one 'Junction'.

Quick Quiz

명상은 ( )력을 향상시키는 데 도움이 된다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 집중

Examples

1

시끄러워서 일에 집중이 안 돼요.

everyday

I can't concentrate on my work because it's noisy.

2

인구의 도시 집중 현상이 심화되고 있다.

formal

The phenomenon of population concentration in cities is intensifying.

3

너 나한테 좀 집중해 봐.

informal

Focus on me for a bit.

4

본 연구는 특정 사례에 집중하여 분석을 수행했다.

academic

This study performed an analysis focusing on a specific case.

5

우리는 핵심 역량에 집중할 필요가 있습니다.

business

We need to focus on our core competencies.

Word Family

Noun
집중력
Verb
집중하다
Adverb
집중적으로
Adjective
집중적

Common Collocations

집중력을 높이다 to improve concentration
정신 집중 mental focus
인구 집중 population concentration
집중적으로 다루다 to handle intensively
집중 호우 localized heavy rain

Common Phrases

선택과 집중

selection and focus

집중 훈련

intensive training

시선 집중

drawing attention (eyes)

Often Confused With

집중 vs 몰입

몰입 (immersion/flow) is a deeper state of being absorbed, while 집중 is the act of focusing.

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Usage Notes

Used both for mental focus and physical concentration (like population or wealth).

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Common Mistakes

Don't say '집중을 하다' for rain; use '집중 호우가 내리다'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Jip-jung' as 'Zip'ping all your thoughts into one 'Junction'.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 集 (collect) and 中 (middle/center).

Grammar Patterns

~에 집중하다 ~에 집중되다
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Cultural Context

Korean 'Study Cafes' are designed for extreme '집중'.

Quick Quiz

명상은 ( )력을 향상시키는 데 도움이 된다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 집중

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