중점
The most important point or the focus of attention in a plan, policy, or argument. It refers to where emphasis is being placed.
Examples
3 of 5정부는 일자리 창출에 중점을 둔 정책을 발표했다.
The government announced a policy focused on job creation.
연구의 중점을 어디에 두느냐가 결과를 바꾼다.
Where you place the focus of the research changes the results.
저희는 품질 관리를 최우선 중점으로 삼고 있습니다.
We take quality control as our top priority focus.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jung (중) = Heavy/Important. Jum (점) = Point. The 'Heavy Point'.
Quick Quiz
이번 시험은 문법보다 회화에 ( )을 두고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 중점
Examples
정부는 일자리 창출에 중점을 둔 정책을 발표했다.
formalThe government announced a policy focused on job creation.
연구의 중점을 어디에 두느냐가 결과를 바꾼다.
academicWhere you place the focus of the research changes the results.
저희는 품질 관리를 최우선 중점으로 삼고 있습니다.
businessWe take quality control as our top priority focus.
너는 공부할 때 어디에 중점을 두니?
informalWhere do you focus when you study?
중점적인 관리가 필요한 지역입니다.
everydayThis is an area that needs focused management.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
중점을 두어 설명하다
to explain with emphasis
중점 관리 대상
subject of priority management
중점 추진
priority implementation
Often Confused With
초점 is 'focus' (like a camera lens), while 중점 is 'emphasis' or 'weighted importance'.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in the phrase '중점을 두다' (to emphasize/focus on).
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget the particle '에' in '에 중점을 두다'.
Memory Tip
Jung (중) = Heavy/Important. Jum (점) = Point. The 'Heavy Point'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 重 (heavy/important) + 點 (point).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 시험은 문법보다 회화에 ( )을 두고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 중점
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