쟁점
A central point of disagreement or the core issue being debated in a discussion, lawsuit, or academic argument.
Examples
3 of 5양측은 주요 쟁점에 대해 합의를 도출하지 못했다.
The two sides failed to reach an agreement on major issues.
이 논문의 쟁점은 기술 발전이 고용에 미치는 영향이다.
The issue of this paper is the impact of technological progress on employment.
재판에서 가장 큰 쟁점은 증거의 효력이었다.
The biggest issue in the trial was the validity of the evidence.
Word Family
Memory Tip
쟁 (Contest/Fight) + 점 (Point) = Fighting point.
Quick Quiz
이번 선거의 최대 ___은 경제 회복 방안입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 쟁점
Examples
양측은 주요 쟁점에 대해 합의를 도출하지 못했다.
formalThe two sides failed to reach an agreement on major issues.
이 논문의 쟁점은 기술 발전이 고용에 미치는 영향이다.
academicThe issue of this paper is the impact of technological progress on employment.
재판에서 가장 큰 쟁점은 증거의 효력이었다.
formalThe biggest issue in the trial was the validity of the evidence.
우리는 회의에서 새로운 쟁점을 제기했다.
businessWe raised a new issue at the meeting.
그 문제에 대해서는 여러 가지 쟁점이 얽혀 있다.
everydayThere are several issues intertwined regarding that matter.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
쟁점이 떠오르다
an issue emerges
쟁점에 부딪히다
to encounter an issue
쟁점을 다루다
to deal with an issue
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing both sides of an argument.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for simple problems; use it when there is a clear conflict of opinion.
Memory Tip
쟁 (Contest/Fight) + 점 (Point) = Fighting point.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 爭 (struggle) and 點 (point).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 선거의 최대 ___은 경제 회복 방안입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 쟁점
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
제언
B1An opinion or plan put forward for consideration, especially in a formal report or at the end of a study to suggest future actions.
진전
B1Development or improvement in a situation, process, or research; moving forward toward a goal.
파악
B1The act of fully understanding or grasping a situation, facts, or the essence of something.
형태
B1The visible shape or configuration of something; the way in which something exists or appears.
다루다
B1To deal with, handle, or cover a specific subject or problem in a discussion or research. It also refers to the physical handling of tools or materials.
발표
B1The act of making something public or presenting information to an audience. Crucial for both university and business contexts.
출처
B1The place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
문헌
B1Published materials such as books, documents, or research papers used for study or research.
재검토하다
B1To examine or review something again to find errors, make improvements, or change a decision.
상호관계
B1A mutual or reciprocal relationship between two or more people, things, or phenomena.
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