직종
A category or type of occupation. It is used to group similar jobs together (e.g., service industry, technical jobs).
Examples
3 of 5자신의 적성에 맞는 직종을 선택하는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to choose an occupation category that fits your aptitude.
전문직 직종은 높은 기술력을 요구한다.
Professional occupations require high technical skills.
미래에는 사라질 직종도 많을 것으로 예상된다.
It is expected that many job categories will disappear in the future.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jik-Jong: 'Jik' (Work) + 'Jong' (Kind/Type). The kind of work.
Quick Quiz
인공지능의 발달로 인해 많은 ( )의 변화가 생기고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 직종
Examples
자신의 적성에 맞는 직종을 선택하는 것이 중요하다.
academicIt is important to choose an occupation category that fits your aptitude.
전문직 직종은 높은 기술력을 요구한다.
businessProfessional occupations require high technical skills.
미래에는 사라질 직종도 많을 것으로 예상된다.
formalIt is expected that many job categories will disappear in the future.
어떤 직종에서 일하고 싶으세요?
everydayIn what kind of occupation would you like to work?
요즘은 이쪽 직종이 돈을 많이 번대.
informalThey say this job category makes a lot of money these days.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
직종 변경
change of occupation
다양한 직종
various occupations
사무 직종
office job category
Often Confused With
직업 (job) refers to an individual's specific job, while 직종 (occupation type) refers to the category of that job.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS topics about the future of work, automation, and career choices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '직업' when they should use '직종' to talk about a whole sector of industry.
Memory Tip
Jik-Jong: 'Jik' (Work) + 'Jong' (Kind/Type). The kind of work.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 職 (job) and 種 (kind/type).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
인공지능의 발달로 인해 많은 ( )의 변화가 생기고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 직종
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임금
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설립하다
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제안
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유효하다
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