B2 noun Formal

서술

sʌ.sul

The act of describing or stating something in an orderly or detailed way, either in speech or writing.

Examples

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1

네 일기를 좀 더 자세하게 서술해 봐.

Try to describe your diary in more detail.

2

상품의 특성을 객관적으로 서술하는 것이 중요합니다.

It is important to describe the product's characteristics objectively.

3

이 책은 역사를 비판적인 관점에서 서술하고 있다.

This book describes history from a critical perspective.

Word Family

Noun
서술
Verb
서술하다
Adjective
서술적
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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

1

네 일기를 좀 더 자세하게 서술해 봐.

informal

Try to describe your diary in more detail.

2

상품의 특성을 객관적으로 서술하는 것이 중요합니다.

business

It is important to describe the product's characteristics objectively.

3

이 책은 역사를 비판적인 관점에서 서술하고 있다.

academic

This book describes history from a critical perspective.

4

증인은 당시 상황을 가감 없이 서술했다.

formal

The witness described the situation at the time without adding or subtracting anything.

5

그녀의 서술 방식은 매우 서정적이다.

everyday

Her way of description is very lyrical.

Word Family

Noun
서술
Verb
서술하다
Adjective
서술적

Common Collocations

자세히 서술하다 to describe in detail
서술 방식 method of description/narrative
객관적 서술 objective description
서술형 문제 descriptive/essay question
서술을 생략하다 to omit the description

Common Phrases

서술어

predicate (grammar)

서술적 기법

narrative technique

상세한 서술

detailed description

Often Confused With

서술 vs 묘사

묘사 (portrayal) focuses on vivid, sensory details, while 서술 (description/statement) is a more general, often orderly stating of facts.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in exam instructions (e.g., '서술하시오' - Describe/Write your answer).

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Common Mistakes

Mixing up '서술' with '설명' (explanation). While similar, '서술' is more about the act of 'stating/narrating' facts.

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Memory Tip

Seo-sul: Think of 'Story' (Seo) + 'Sul' (Talk). Talking a story.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 敍 (order/state) + 述 (state/narrate).

Grammar Patterns

~에 대해 서술하다 서술된 바와 같이

Quick Quiz

시험 문제 중 ( )형 문항은 자신의 생각을 논리적으로 써야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 서술

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