물질적
Relating to physical objects or money rather than spiritual or emotional values. Often describes tangible benefits or a lifestyle focused on consumption.
Examples
3 of 5물질적 보상보다는 성취감이 더 중요할 때가 있습니다.
There are times when a sense of achievement is more important than material rewards.
정부는 피해자들에게 물질적 지원을 약속했다.
The government promised material support to the victims.
물질적 가치와 정신적 가치의 균형을 맞춰야 합니다.
One must balance material values with spiritual values.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Mul-jil' as 'Matter/Stuff'. 'Jeok' makes it 'Matter-like'.
Quick Quiz
행복은 _____ 풍요만으로 결정되지 않습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 물질적
Examples
물질적 보상보다는 성취감이 더 중요할 때가 있습니다.
academicThere are times when a sense of achievement is more important than material rewards.
정부는 피해자들에게 물질적 지원을 약속했다.
formalThe government promised material support to the victims.
물질적 가치와 정신적 가치의 균형을 맞춰야 합니다.
everydayOne must balance material values with spiritual values.
그 회사는 직원들에게 다양한 물질적 혜택을 제공한다.
businessThe company provides various material benefits to its employees.
성공의 기준이 물질적인 것에만 치우쳐서는 안 된다.
informalThe standard of success should not be biased only toward material things.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
물질적 만능주의
materialism (belief that money/matter is everything)
물질적 혜택
material benefits
물질적 피해
material damage
Often Confused With
Economic (related to the system/saving) vs Material (related to the physical stuff/assets).
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS essays discussing happiness, consumerism, and societal values.
Common Mistakes
Often misspelled as '물질직'. Make sure to use '-적' for adjectives.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Mul-jil' as 'Matter/Stuff'. 'Jeok' makes it 'Matter-like'.
Word Origin
From Hanja 物質的 (Matter-Substance-Suffix).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
행복은 _____ 풍요만으로 결정되지 않습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 물질적
Related Vocabulary
More philosophy words
현실
B1The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or theoretical idea of them.
비판하다
B2To express disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes; or to evaluate something analytically.
다면적
B1Having many different sides, aspects, or facets; complex and multi-layered.
합리적
B2Being logical, sensible, or based on reason rather than emotion. It often describes decisions, prices, or thoughts that are fair and well-grounded.
정당성
B2The quality of being right, fair, or reasonable according to law or moral principles. It refers to the legitimacy or justification of an action or system.
역설
B2A paradox; a statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.
반박하다
B2To argue against an opinion, statement, or theory to prove it is wrong or false.
모순되다
B2To be contradictory or inconsistent. It describes a situation where two statements, ideas, or actions cannot both be true at the same time.
추상적
B2Not concrete or physical; relating to ideas or concepts rather than specific instances. In academic contexts, it refers to theories or arguments that lack specific evidence or practical detail.
가치관
B2A person's or group's set of beliefs about what is important or right in life. It guides decision-making and behavior.
Comments (0)
Login to CommentStart learning languages for free
Start Learning Free