정체성
The essence or characteristics that make a person or group who they are; identity. It refers to a sense of self or the unique nature of an entity.
Examples
3 of 5이민자들은 새로운 나라에서 문화적 정체성의 혼란을 겪기도 한다.
Immigrants sometimes experience cultural identity confusion in a new country.
우리 기업의 브랜드 정체성을 명확히 해야 합니다.
We must clarify our company's brand identity.
넌 네 정체성이 뭐라고 생각해?
What do you think your identity is?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '정' (fixed/correct) and '체' (body/essence). Your fixed essence.
Quick Quiz
글로벌 시대에도 각 나라의 고유한 ______을 유지하는 것은 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 정체성
Examples
이민자들은 새로운 나라에서 문화적 정체성의 혼란을 겪기도 한다.
academicImmigrants sometimes experience cultural identity confusion in a new country.
우리 기업의 브랜드 정체성을 명확히 해야 합니다.
businessWe must clarify our company's brand identity.
넌 네 정체성이 뭐라고 생각해?
informalWhat do you think your identity is?
작가는 작품을 통해 한국인의 정체성을 탐구했다.
formalThe author explored Korean identity through their work.
디지털 시대에 개인의 정체성은 어떻게 변하고 있을까?
everydayHow is individual identity changing in the digital age?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
정체성 위기
identity crisis
브랜드 정체성
brand identity
Often Confused With
'정체' can mean 'identity' but also 'stagnation' (traffic). '정체성' specifically means the abstract 'identity' trait.
Usage Notes
Common in psychology, sociology, and marketing.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '정체되다' (to be stuck in traffic).
Memory Tip
Think of '정' (fixed/correct) and '체' (body/essence). Your fixed essence.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 正體性 (정체성).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
글로벌 시대에도 각 나라의 고유한 ______을 유지하는 것은 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 정체성
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