B1 noun Neutral

탄력성

/tʰaʎʎjʌks͈ʌŋ/

The ability of an object to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed; or the ability of a person or system to recover quickly from difficulties.

Examples

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피부의 탄력성을 유지하기 위해 수분을 섭취해야 한다.

You must consume water to maintain the elasticity of your skin.

2

경제 위기 상황에서 시장의 탄력성이 시험대에 올랐다.

The elasticity of the market was tested during the economic crisis.

3

회복 탄력성이 높은 아이들은 실패를 두려워하지 않는다.

Children with high resilience are not afraid of failure.

Word Family

Noun
탄력성
Adverb
탄력적으로
Adjective
탄력적이다
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Memory Tip

Tan (Spring/Bounce) + Ryeok (Power) + Seong (Nature) = Bouncing power nature.

Quick Quiz

스트레스를 이겨내기 위해 마음의 ( )이/가 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 탄력성

Examples

1

피부의 탄력성을 유지하기 위해 수분을 섭취해야 한다.

everyday

You must consume water to maintain the elasticity of your skin.

2

경제 위기 상황에서 시장의 탄력성이 시험대에 올랐다.

academic

The elasticity of the market was tested during the economic crisis.

3

회복 탄력성이 높은 아이들은 실패를 두려워하지 않는다.

academic

Children with high resilience are not afraid of failure.

4

이 소재는 탄력성이 좋아 운동복에 적합하다.

business

This material has good elasticity, so it is suitable for sportswear.

5

정부의 정책은 상황에 따라 탄력성을 가져야 한다.

formal

Government policy should have flexibility depending on the situation.

Word Family

Noun
탄력성
Adverb
탄력적으로
Adjective
탄력적이다

Common Collocations

탄력성이 있다/없다 to have/not have elasticity
회복 탄력성 resilience
피부 탄력성 skin elasticity
탄력성을 잃다 to lose elasticity
가격 탄력성 price elasticity

Common Phrases

수요의 탄력성

elasticity of demand

탄력 근무제

flexible work schedule

탄력적 대응

flexible response

Often Confused With

탄력성 vs 유연성

유연성 is general flexibility, while 탄력성 often implies returning to an original state or resilience.

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Usage Notes

Very frequent in academic contexts like economics (price elasticity) and psychology (resilience).

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Common Mistakes

Often confused with '탄력' (tension/elasticity), but '탄력성' is the property/character.

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Memory Tip

Tan (Spring/Bounce) + Ryeok (Power) + Seong (Nature) = Bouncing power nature.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 彈力性 (elastic property).

Grammar Patterns

~이/가 뛰어나다 ~을/를 유지하다

Quick Quiz

스트레스를 이겨내기 위해 마음의 ( )이/가 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 탄력성

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