B1 noun Neutral

공통점

[koŋtʰoŋt͡ɕʌm]

A feature or quality that is shared by two or more people or things. Comparing and contrasting is a frequent task in IELTS.

Examples

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두 이론의 공통점과 차이점을 분석하십시오.

Analyze the commonalities and differences of the two theories.

2

우리 팀원들은 모두 성공하려는 공통점이 있습니다.

Our team members all have the commonality of wanting to succeed.

3

환경 문제에 대해 전 세계가 공통점을 찾고 협력해야 합니다.

The whole world must find common ground and cooperate on environmental issues.

Word Family

Noun
공통점
Adverb
공통으로
Adjective
공통의
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Memory Tip

Gong-tong-jeom: 'Gong' (together/public) + 'tong' (through) + 'jeom' (point). Points that go through together.

Quick Quiz

이 두 화합물의 ___을 설명하는 리포트를 쓰세요.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 공통점

Examples

1

두 이론의 공통점과 차이점을 분석하십시오.

academic

Analyze the commonalities and differences of the two theories.

2

우리 팀원들은 모두 성공하려는 공통점이 있습니다.

business

Our team members all have the commonality of wanting to succeed.

3

환경 문제에 대해 전 세계가 공통점을 찾고 협력해야 합니다.

formal

The whole world must find common ground and cooperate on environmental issues.

4

우리 둘은 공통점이 정말 많아.

everyday

The two of us have so much in common.

5

너희 둘 공통점이 뭐야?

informal

What is the common point between you two?

Word Family

Noun
공통점
Adverb
공통으로
Adjective
공통의

Common Collocations

공통점을 찾다 to find common ground/points
공통점이 많다 to have many things in common
공통점을 발견하다 to discover a commonality
서로의 공통점 common points between each other
명확한 공통점 clear commonality

Common Phrases

공통 분모

common denominator

공통 관심사

common interest

공통 사항

common items

Often Confused With

공통점 vs 차이점

차이점 refers to differences, while 공통점 refers to similarities.

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Usage Notes

Essential for 'Compare and Contrast' essays in IELTS Writing Task 2.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid saying '공통이 있다'; use '공통점이 있다' or '공통되다'.

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Memory Tip

Gong-tong-jeom: 'Gong' (together/public) + 'tong' (through) + 'jeom' (point). Points that go through together.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 共通點 (together + through + point).

Grammar Patterns

~라는 공통점이 있다 공통점을 바탕으로

Quick Quiz

이 두 화합물의 ___을 설명하는 리포트를 쓰세요.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 공통점

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