연료
Material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power. A common topic in IELTS science and energy passages.
Examples
3 of 5차에 연료가 다 떨어졌어.
The car is out of fuel.
이 난로는 어떤 연료를 써?
What kind of fuel does this heater use?
친환경 연료 개발을 위해 막대한 예산이 투입되었습니다.
A huge budget has been invested in the development of eco-friendly fuels.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yeon (Burn) + Ryo (Material) = Burning Material (Fuel).
Quick Quiz
수소차는 기존 자동차와 다른 ____를 사용한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 연료
Examples
차에 연료가 다 떨어졌어.
informalThe car is out of fuel.
이 난로는 어떤 연료를 써?
everydayWhat kind of fuel does this heater use?
친환경 연료 개발을 위해 막대한 예산이 투입되었습니다.
formalA huge budget has been invested in the development of eco-friendly fuels.
바이오 연료는 화석 연료의 대안으로 주목받고 있다.
academicBiofuels are gaining attention as an alternative to fossil fuels.
연료비 상승으로 인해 운송 업계가 어려움을 겪고 있습니다.
businessThe transportation industry is struggling due to rising fuel costs.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
연료가 부족하다
to be short of fuel
대체 연료
alternative fuel
연료 탱크
fuel tank
Often Confused With
Jaeryo is material for making something; Yeollyo is specifically for burning/energy.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in IELTS passages about climate change and new technology.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse '연료' (fuel) with '원료' (raw material).
Memory Tip
Yeon (Burn) + Ryo (Material) = Burning Material (Fuel).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 燃料, meaning 'burning material'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
수소차는 기존 자동차와 다른 ____를 사용한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 연료
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