비중
The relative importance or weight of something within a whole. It is often used when analyzing statistics, charts, or social trends.
Examples
3 of 5이번 시험에서는 서술형 문제의 비중이 커졌다.
The proportion of descriptive questions has increased in this exam.
정부는 신재생 에너지의 비중을 확대할 계획이다.
The government plans to expand the proportion of renewable energy.
너한테는 일이 인생에서 비중이 얼마나 돼?
How much weight does work carry in your life?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bi-Jung: 'Bi' (Ratio) + 'Jung' (Heavy). How heavy the ratio is.
Quick Quiz
가계 지출에서 식비가 차지하는 ( )이 늘어났다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 비중
Examples
이번 시험에서는 서술형 문제의 비중이 커졌다.
everydayThe proportion of descriptive questions has increased in this exam.
정부는 신재생 에너지의 비중을 확대할 계획이다.
formalThe government plans to expand the proportion of renewable energy.
너한테는 일이 인생에서 비중이 얼마나 돼?
informalHow much weight does work carry in your life?
본 연구는 소비자의 선택에서 가격이 차지하는 비중을 분석하였다.
academicThis study analyzed the weight that price occupies in consumer choice.
신규 프로젝트가 전체 매출에서 상당한 비중을 차지합니다.
businessThe new project accounts for a significant portion of total sales.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
비중 있게 다루다
to treat as important / with weight
인구 비중
population proportion
매출 비중
sales proportion
Often Confused With
비율 is a mathematical 'ratio' or 'percentage', while 비중 also implies 'importance' or 'influence'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used with the verb '차지하다' (to occupy/account for).
Common Mistakes
Do not use it as a synonym for 'physical weight' of an object; use '무게' for that.
Memory Tip
Bi-Jung: 'Bi' (Ratio) + 'Jung' (Heavy). How heavy the ratio is.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 比 (to compare) and 重 (heavy).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
가계 지출에서 식비가 차지하는 ( )이 늘어났다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 비중
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성장동력
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