고찰하다
To study or examine something deeply and systematically. It involves looking at a subject from various angles to understand its essence.
Examples
3 of 5우리는 삶의 의미에 대해 다시 한번 고찰해 보았다.
We contemplated the meaning of life once more.
본 보고서는 경제 위기의 원인을 다각도로 고찰했습니다.
This report examined the causes of the economic crisis from various angles.
그 문제에 대해서 좀 더 깊이 고찰해 볼게.
I'll think about that issue more deeply.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Go (High/Deep) + Chal (Observe). Deep observation through thought.
Quick Quiz
이번 연구의 목적은 전통 문화의 현대적 가치를 ( ) 것이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 고찰하는
Examples
우리는 삶의 의미에 대해 다시 한번 고찰해 보았다.
everydayWe contemplated the meaning of life once more.
본 보고서는 경제 위기의 원인을 다각도로 고찰했습니다.
formalThis report examined the causes of the economic crisis from various angles.
그 문제에 대해서 좀 더 깊이 고찰해 볼게.
informalI'll think about that issue more deeply.
선행 연구들을 고찰한 결과 몇 가지 공통점을 발견했다.
academicAfter examining preceding studies, I found several commonalities.
소비자 행동 패턴을 심도 있게 고찰해야 합니다.
businessWe must examine consumer behavior patterns in depth.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
심도 있는 고찰
in-depth examination
문헌 고찰
literature review
재고찰
re-examination
Often Confused With
관찰하다 is to observe with eyes or sensors, while 고찰하다 is to examine through thinking and logical analysis.
Usage Notes
A staple word in academic writing, specifically in 'Discussion' or 'Introduction' sections.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '성찰하다' (self-reflection). 고찰하다 is for objective subjects.
Memory Tip
Go (High/Deep) + Chal (Observe). Deep observation through thought.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 考察 (고: think/examine, 찰: observe).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 연구의 목적은 전통 문화의 현대적 가치를 ( ) 것이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 고찰하는
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원천
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관련성
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객관성
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연속적이다
B1Following in a regular order without interruption. It is essential for describing trends in IELTS Writing Task 1 or processes in Task 2.
분명하다
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연령대
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참고문헌
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정량화
B2The expression or measurement of the quantity of something. It is the process of turning observations into numerical data.
신빙성
B2The quality of being believable or trustworthy; credibility of information or evidence.
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