B1 adjective Neutral

실질적

/ɕʰiʎt͡ɕiʎt͡ɕʌ̹k̚/

Being so in fact or effect, even if not formally recognized; practical or substantial rather than theoretical.

Examples

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1

이 정책은 실질적인 효과가 거의 없다.

This policy has almost no practical effect.

2

실질적인 경험이 이론보다 중요할 때가 많다.

Practical experience is often more important than theory.

3

실질적인 변화를 이끌어내야 합니다.

We must bring about substantial change.

Word Family

Noun
실질
Adverb
실질적으로
Adjective
실질적
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Real-Substance' (Sil-jil).

Quick Quiz

말뿐인 약속보다는 ____ 도움이 필요합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 실질적인

Examples

1

이 정책은 실질적인 효과가 거의 없다.

formal

This policy has almost no practical effect.

2

실질적인 경험이 이론보다 중요할 때가 많다.

everyday

Practical experience is often more important than theory.

3

실질적인 변화를 이끌어내야 합니다.

business

We must bring about substantial change.

4

실질적인 소득이 감소하고 있다.

academic

Real income is decreasing.

5

실질적으로 도움이 된 게 뭐야?

informal

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Word Family

Noun
실질
Adverb
실질적으로
Adjective
실질적

Common Collocations

실질적인 효과 practical effect
실질적인 도움 substantial help
실질적인 변화 substantial change
실질적인 혜택 practical benefits
실질적으로 가능하다 to be practically possible

Common Phrases

실질 임금

real wage

실질 금리

real interest rate

실질 가치

real value

Often Confused With

실질적 vs 실제적

실제적 focuses more on reality/fact, while 실질적 focuses on the essence or practical utility.

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Usage Notes

Used when emphasizing that something has a real impact beyond just words or rules.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '형식적' (formal/superficial), which is its opposite.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Real-Substance' (Sil-jil).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 實 (real) and 質 (quality/substance).

Grammar Patterns

실질적인 + noun 실질적으로 + verb/adjective

Quick Quiz

말뿐인 약속보다는 ____ 도움이 필요합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 실질적인

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