서술
The act of describing or stating something in an orderly or detailed way, either in speech or writing.
Examples
3 of 5네 일기를 좀 더 자세하게 서술해 봐.
Try to describe your diary in more detail.
상품의 특성을 객관적으로 서술하는 것이 중요합니다.
It is important to describe the product's characteristics objectively.
이 책은 역사를 비판적인 관점에서 서술하고 있다.
This book describes history from a critical perspective.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Seo-sul: Think of 'Story' (Seo) + 'Sul' (Talk). Talking a story.
Quick Quiz
시험 문제 중 ( )형 문항은 자신의 생각을 논리적으로 써야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 서술
Examples
네 일기를 좀 더 자세하게 서술해 봐.
informalTry to describe your diary in more detail.
상품의 특성을 객관적으로 서술하는 것이 중요합니다.
businessIt is important to describe the product's characteristics objectively.
이 책은 역사를 비판적인 관점에서 서술하고 있다.
academicThis book describes history from a critical perspective.
증인은 당시 상황을 가감 없이 서술했다.
formalThe witness described the situation at the time without adding or subtracting anything.
그녀의 서술 방식은 매우 서정적이다.
everydayHer way of description is very lyrical.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
서술어
predicate (grammar)
서술적 기법
narrative technique
상세한 서술
detailed description
Often Confused With
묘사 (portrayal) focuses on vivid, sensory details, while 서술 (description/statement) is a more general, often orderly stating of facts.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in exam instructions (e.g., '서술하시오' - Describe/Write your answer).
Common Mistakes
Mixing up '서술' with '설명' (explanation). While similar, '서술' is more about the act of 'stating/narrating' facts.
Memory Tip
Seo-sul: Think of 'Story' (Seo) + 'Sul' (Talk). Talking a story.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 敍 (order/state) + 述 (state/narrate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
시험 문제 중 ( )형 문항은 자신의 생각을 논리적으로 써야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 서술
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
인정하다
B1To acknowledge, admit, or recognize the truth or existence of something, or to recognize someone's merit or authority.
형성하다
B1To form, build up, or create something through a process, often referring to relationships, habits, or structures.
방지하다
B1To prevent or stop something bad or undesirable from happening in advance.
정확하다
B1To be correct, exact, and free from error; precise.
고립되다
B1To be isolated or cut off from others, either physically or socially.
비롯되다
B1To start from or originate from a specific cause, person, or place; to be triggered by something.
추이
B1The direction or manner in which a situation or phenomenon changes over time. It is often used to describe trends in data or events.
위협
B1A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger. It can also refer to a statement of intent to inflict harm.
심사
B1The formal process of evaluating, judging, or examining something (like an application, a work of art, or a performance).
참고하다
B1To refer to or look at something for information or evidence.
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