이해
The ability to grasp the meaning, nature, or importance of something. It also refers to sympathetic awareness or agreement between parties.
Examples
3 of 5설명을 들으니까 이해가 잘 돼요.
Now that I've heard the explanation, I understand it well.
양측의 이해관계를 조정하는 것이 어렵습니다.
It is difficult to reconcile the interests of both sides.
내 말 무슨 뜻인지 이해했어?
Did you understand what I meant?
Word Family
Memory Tip
I-hae: 'I' see the 'Hae' (sun/light) - I see the light of understanding.
Quick Quiz
서로 다른 문화를 가진 사람들 사이에는 상호 ___가 필수적이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이해
Examples
설명을 들으니까 이해가 잘 돼요.
everydayNow that I've heard the explanation, I understand it well.
양측의 이해관계를 조정하는 것이 어렵습니다.
formalIt is difficult to reconcile the interests of both sides.
내 말 무슨 뜻인지 이해했어?
informalDid you understand what I meant?
독해 능력은 텍스트에 대한 총체적 이해를 포함한다.
academicReading ability includes a holistic understanding of the text.
고객의 요구를 정확히 이해하는 것이 우선입니다.
businessUnderstanding the customer's needs accurately is the priority.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
이해가 안 가다
to not understand/make sense
이해를 구하다
to ask for understanding
오해를 풀다
to resolve a misunderstanding
Often Confused With
While '이해' usually means understanding, in '이해관계' it refers to 'profit and loss' or 'interests'.
Usage Notes
In IELTS, use '이해' to discuss cultural awareness or comprehension of complex topics.
Common Mistakes
Confusion between '이해' (understanding) and '이해' (interests) in formal contexts.
Memory Tip
I-hae: 'I' see the 'Hae' (sun/light) - I see the light of understanding.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 理 (reason) and 解 (to untie/solve).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
서로 다른 문화를 가진 사람들 사이에는 상호 ___가 필수적이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이해
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
분석하다
B2To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.
영향
B2The power or effect that something has on another person, thing, or situation. It is a core concept in academic writing when discussing cause and effect.
현상
B2A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.
주장하다
B2To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.
증가하다
B2To become greater in size, amount, or degree. This is the most common verb used in IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe upward trends in graphs.
감소하다
B2To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.
관점
B2A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.
결과
B2A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.
중요성
B2The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.
해결책
B2A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.
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