의사표현
The act of expressing one's thoughts, feelings, or intentions. Vital for IELTS General when discussing social interactions and soft skills.
Examples
3 of 5토론 수업은 학생들의 의사표현 능력을 키워줍니다.
Discussion classes develop students' ability to express themselves.
그는 자신의 감정을 의사표현 하는 데 서툴러요.
He is poor at expressing his feelings.
직장 내에서 자유로운 의사표현이 가능한 분위기를 조성해야 합니다.
An atmosphere where free expression is possible should be created in the workplace.
Word Family
Memory Tip
의사 (Mind/Intention) + 표현 (Expression).
Quick Quiz
글로벌 리더가 되기 위해서는 명확한 ____ 능력이 필수적입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 의사표현
Examples
토론 수업은 학생들의 의사표현 능력을 키워줍니다.
academicDiscussion classes develop students' ability to express themselves.
그는 자신의 감정을 의사표현 하는 데 서툴러요.
everydayHe is poor at expressing his feelings.
직장 내에서 자유로운 의사표현이 가능한 분위기를 조성해야 합니다.
businessAn atmosphere where free expression is possible should be created in the workplace.
어린아이들도 자신의 의사를 표현할 줄 압니다.
formalEven young children know how to express their intentions.
솔직하게 의사표현을 해 줘서 고마워.
informalThanks for expressing your thoughts honestly.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
자신의 의사를 밝히다
to state one's intention
서툰 의사표현
clumsy expression of thoughts
적극적인 의사표현
active expression of thoughts
Often Confused With
의사소통 is the two-way exchange (communication), while 의사표현 is the one-way act of expressing (expression).
Usage Notes
Can be used as a noun or a verb (의사표현을 하다). Common in workplace evaluations.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse '의사' (intention/thought) here with '의사' (doctor). Context makes it clear.
Memory Tip
의사 (Mind/Intention) + 표현 (Expression).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 의사 (intention) and 표현 (expression).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean culture traditionally valued listening over speaking, but modern '의사표현' skills are now highly emphasized.
Quick Quiz
글로벌 리더가 되기 위해서는 명확한 ____ 능력이 필수적입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 의사표현
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