결함
A deficiency or imperfection in a system, object, or person that prevents it from being perfect or functioning correctly.
Examples
3 of 5제품의 설계 결함이 발견되어 전량 리콜되었다.
A design flaw in the product was discovered, and all units were recalled.
이 이론은 몇 가지 논리적 결함을 가지고 있다.
This theory has several logical flaws.
시스템의 보안 결함을 수정하는 작업이 진행 중이다.
Work is underway to fix security flaws in the system.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'gyeol' as a crack in a 'ham' (box) — a defect in the container.
Quick Quiz
엔진의 ___ 때문에 자동차가 멈춰 섰다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 결함
Examples
제품의 설계 결함이 발견되어 전량 리콜되었다.
businessA design flaw in the product was discovered, and all units were recalled.
이 이론은 몇 가지 논리적 결함을 가지고 있다.
academicThis theory has several logical flaws.
시스템의 보안 결함을 수정하는 작업이 진행 중이다.
technologyWork is underway to fix security flaws in the system.
인간은 누구나 어느 정도의 성격적 결함이 있다.
everydayEveryone has some degree of character flaws.
이 보고서는 통계 처리 과정에서 결함이 있었다.
academicThis report had defects in the statistical processing.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
결함이 발견되다
a defect is found
기계 결함
mechanical failure/defect
결함 없는
flawless
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Frequently used in manufacturing, software engineering, and formal critiques.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it to describe a simple 'mistake' (실수) made by a person.
Memory Tip
Think of 'gyeol' as a crack in a 'ham' (box) — a defect in the container.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 缺 (lack) and 陷 (fall into/pitfall).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
엔진의 ___ 때문에 자동차가 멈춰 섰다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 결함
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