추상적
Not concrete or physical; relating to ideas or concepts rather than specific instances. In academic contexts, it refers to theories or arguments that lack specific evidence or practical detail.
Examples
3 of 5사랑은 추상적인 개념이다.
Love is an abstract concept.
계획이 너무 추상적이니 구체적인 방안을 세워 오세요.
The plan is too abstract, so please come up with a concrete plan.
말이 너무 추상적이야. 좀 더 쉽게 말해줘.
What you're saying is too abstract. Speak more simply.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Chu-sang (Abstract) sounds like 'Chew-sang' - like a song you have to chew on to understand the meaning.
Quick Quiz
글을 쓸 때는 ___인 표현보다 구체적인 사례를 드는 것이 좋다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 추상적
Examples
사랑은 추상적인 개념이다.
everydayLove is an abstract concept.
계획이 너무 추상적이니 구체적인 방안을 세워 오세요.
formalThe plan is too abstract, so please come up with a concrete plan.
말이 너무 추상적이야. 좀 더 쉽게 말해줘.
informalWhat you're saying is too abstract. Speak more simply.
추상적인 이론보다는 실증적인 연구가 필요하다.
academicEmpirical research is needed rather than abstract theory.
비즈니스 모델이 추상적이면 투자자를 설득하기 어렵다.
businessIf a business model is abstract, it is difficult to persuade investors.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
추상화
abstraction / abstract painting
추상적인 말
vague/abstract words
추상적 수준
abstract level
Often Confused With
모호하다 (vague) means unclear, while 추상적 (abstract) means conceptual/non-physical, though they are often used together.
Usage Notes
Essential for criticizing arguments in IELTS Writing Task 2 when they lack examples.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell it as '추성적'.
Memory Tip
Chu-sang (Abstract) sounds like 'Chew-sang' - like a song you have to chew on to understand the meaning.
Word Origin
From Hanja 抽象 (extracting the image/essence).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
글을 쓸 때는 ___인 표현보다 구체적인 사례를 드는 것이 좋다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 추상적
Related Vocabulary
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현실
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비판하다
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다면적
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합리적
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정당성
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역설
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반박하다
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모순되다
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가치관
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성찰하다
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