의식
The state of being aware of something, or the collective mindset of a group. In IELTS, it's used to discuss 'environmental awareness' or 'civic consciousness'.
Examples
3 of 5권리 의식뿐만 아니라 책임 의식도 중요합니다.
Not only awareness of rights but also awareness of responsibility is important.
인간의 의식 구조는 매우 복잡합니다.
The structure of human consciousness is very complex.
너 너무 남의 의식하지 마.
Don't be too conscious of others.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ui-sik: 'Ui' (Mind/Will) + 'Sik' (Knowledge). Knowing with your mind.
Quick Quiz
에너지를 절약하려는 시민 ______이 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 의식
Examples
권리 의식뿐만 아니라 책임 의식도 중요합니다.
formalNot only awareness of rights but also awareness of responsibility is important.
인간의 의식 구조는 매우 복잡합니다.
academicThe structure of human consciousness is very complex.
너 너무 남의 의식하지 마.
informalDon't be too conscious of others.
안전 의식 결여가 사고의 원인이 되기도 합니다.
businessLack of safety awareness can sometimes cause accidents.
건강에 대한 의식이 바뀌면서 식습관도 변했습니다.
everydayAs awareness of health changed, eating habits also changed.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
문제 의식
awareness of the problem
선민의식
elitism/sense of superiority
잠재의식
subconscious
Often Confused With
In-sik is 'recognition/perception' of a fact; Ui-sik is 'consciousness/awareness' often involving a mindset.
Usage Notes
Use this when discussing how people's minds need to change to solve social issues.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '의식' meaning 'ceremony/ritual'. Context is key.
Memory Tip
Ui-sik: 'Ui' (Mind/Will) + 'Sik' (Knowledge). Knowing with your mind.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 意識 (mind and knowledge).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, 'Che-myeon' (saving face) is a strong form of '남을 의식하는' (being conscious of others) culture.
Quick Quiz
에너지를 절약하려는 시민 ______이 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 의식
Related Vocabulary
More psychology words
상실
B1The act of losing something that one used to have, such as a right, quality, or person.
지각하다
B1To perceive or become aware of something through the senses or the mind.
상기하다
B1To recall or bring something back to one's mind, or to remind someone of something.
심리
B1The mental state, emotions, or processes of a person or group. It often refers to the study of the human mind.
탄력성
B1The ability of an object to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed; or the ability of a person or system to recover quickly from difficulties.
공감대
B1A shared feeling, consensus, or common ground among a group of people.
성숙
B1The state of being fully grown or developed, either physically or mentally. It can also describe a society or industry that has reached a stable and advanced stage.
열망
B1A strong, passionate desire or longing for something, often an ambitious goal.
자아존중감
B2A person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth; self-esteem.
상상력
B1The faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.
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