요인
A primary or essential cause or influence that contributes to a particular result or situation.
Examples
3 of 5성공의 가장 큰 요인이 무엇이라고 생각하세요?
What do you think is the biggest factor in success?
이번 연구는 기후 변화에 영향을 미치는 여러 요인을 분석했다.
This study analyzed various factors affecting climate change.
그건 여러 요인이 겹친 문제야.
That's a problem where several factors overlapped.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yo-in: 'Yo' (essential) + 'In' (cause).
Quick Quiz
스트레스는 현대인의 질병을 유발하는 중요한 ( )이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 요인
Examples
성공의 가장 큰 요인이 무엇이라고 생각하세요?
everydayWhat do you think is the biggest factor in success?
이번 연구는 기후 변화에 영향을 미치는 여러 요인을 분석했다.
formalThis study analyzed various factors affecting climate change.
그건 여러 요인이 겹친 문제야.
informalThat's a problem where several factors overlapped.
인구 감소의 사회적 요인을 고찰할 필요가 있다.
academicIt is necessary to examine the social factors of population decline.
시장 점유율 하락의 내부적 요인을 파악하십시오.
businessIdentify the internal factors for the drop in market share.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
외부 요인
external factor
심리적 요인
psychological factor
성공 요인
success factor
Often Confused With
원인 is a general cause; 요인 is a contributing element or factor in a more complex system.
Usage Notes
Highly common in IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing causes and effects.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '원인' for everything; use '요인' when there are multiple contributing elements.
Memory Tip
Yo-in: 'Yo' (essential) + 'In' (cause).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 要因 (요인), 'essential cause'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
스트레스는 현대인의 질병을 유발하는 중요한 ( )이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 요인
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