현상
A 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.
Examples
3 of 5이것은 자연스러운 자연 현상입니다.
This is a natural natural phenomenon.
경제 위기 시기에 나타나는 공통적인 현상입니다.
It is a common phenomenon that appears during economic crises.
최근 1인 가구 증가 현상이 뚜렷합니다.
The phenomenon of increasing single-person households is distinct recently.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hyeon-sang sounds like 'Hyeon' (current) + 'Sang' (image/shape). The current shape of things.
Quick Quiz
고령화 ______은 선진국에서 공통적으로 나타난다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 현상
Examples
이것은 자연스러운 자연 현상입니다.
everydayThis is a natural natural phenomenon.
경제 위기 시기에 나타나는 공통적인 현상입니다.
academicIt is a common phenomenon that appears during economic crises.
최근 1인 가구 증가 현상이 뚜렷합니다.
formalThe phenomenon of increasing single-person households is distinct recently.
소비자들이 지갑을 닫는 현상이 발생하고 있습니다.
businessA phenomenon where consumers are closing their wallets is occurring.
이런 현상은 왜 생기는 거야?
informalWhy is this phenomenon happening?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
현상 유지
status quo
착시 현상
optical illusion
엘니뇨 현상
El Niño phenomenon
Often Confused With
Sang-hwang refers to a general situation or context, while hyeon-sang is a specific observable phenomenon.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 when describing societal trends or scientific observations.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with 'hyeon-sang' (developing photos), though they share the same sound.
Memory Tip
Hyeon-sang sounds like 'Hyeon' (current) + 'Sang' (image/shape). The current shape of things.
Word Origin
From Hanja 現 (appear) and 象 (image/shape).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
고령화 ______은 선진국에서 공통적으로 나타난다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 현상
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특성
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인정하다
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형성하다
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방지하다
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정확하다
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고립되다
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비롯되다
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추이
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