B2 noun Neutral

자질

/tɕa.dʑil/

The inherent qualities, talents, or qualifications a person possesses that make them suitable for a particular role or task.

Examples

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1

교사에게 가장 중요한 자질은 인내심이다.

The most important quality for a teacher is patience.

2

예술가로서의 타고난 자질이 돋보인다.

His natural talent as an artist stands out.

3

우리는 신입 사원의 잠재적 자질을 평가했다.

We evaluated the potential qualities of the new employees.

Word Family

Noun
자질
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ja' (Self) + 'Jil' (Quality) = Self-quality.

Quick Quiz

정치인은 도덕적 ___을 갖추는 것이 무엇보다 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 자질

Examples

1

교사에게 가장 중요한 자질은 인내심이다.

formal

The most important quality for a teacher is patience.

2

예술가로서의 타고난 자질이 돋보인다.

everyday

His natural talent as an artist stands out.

3

우리는 신입 사원의 잠재적 자질을 평가했다.

business

We evaluated the potential qualities of the new employees.

4

지도자의 자질 부족이 조직의 위기를 초래했다.

formal

A leader's lack of qualification brought about an organizational crisis.

5

학자로서의 자질을 기르기 위해 꾸준히 노력해야 한다.

academic

One must work steadily to cultivate the qualities of a scholar.

Word Family

Noun
자질

Common Collocations

자질을 갖추다 to possess the qualities
자질을 의심하다 to doubt one's qualifications
타고난 자질 innate quality/talent
지도자적 자질 leadership qualities
자질을 함양하다 to cultivate qualities

Common Phrases

기본적인 자질

basic qualities

자질이 뛰어나다

to have excellent qualities

자질 검증

verification of qualifications

Often Confused With

자질 vs 능력

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in hiring contexts or when evaluating public figures/leaders.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '자질구레하다' (to be trivial/messy).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ja' (Self) + 'Jil' (Quality) = Self-quality.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 資 (resources/talent) and 質 (quality).

Grammar Patterns

~로서의 자질 자질이 있다/없다

Quick Quiz

정치인은 도덕적 ___을 갖추는 것이 무엇보다 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 자질

More academic words

분석하다

B2

To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.

영향

B2

The power or effect that something has on another person, thing, or situation. It is a core concept in academic writing when discussing cause and effect.

현상

B2

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.

주장하다

B2

To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.

증가하다

B2

To become greater in size, amount, or degree. This is the most common verb used in IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe upward trends in graphs.

감소하다

B2

To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.

관점

B2

A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.

결과

B2

A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.

중요성

B2

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.

해결책

B2

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.

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