B2 noun Neutral

핵심

[hɛkɕim]

The most important or central part of something.

Examples

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1

그의 주장은 핵심을 찌르고 있다.

His argument hits the core.

2

우리 회사의 핵심 가치는 혁신이다.

Our company's core value is innovation.

3

핵심 내용만 요약해서 말해줘.

Just summarize the key points for me.

Word Family

Noun
핵심
Adverb
핵심적으로
Adjective
핵심적
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Memory Tip

Haek sounds like 'nucleus' (atom core).

Quick Quiz

성공의 ____은/는 꾸준한 노력이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 핵심

Examples

1

그의 주장은 핵심을 찌르고 있다.

academic

His argument hits the core.

2

우리 회사의 핵심 가치는 혁신이다.

business

Our company's core value is innovation.

3

핵심 내용만 요약해서 말해줘.

everyday

Just summarize the key points for me.

4

이것이 이번 프로젝트의 핵심 과제입니다.

formal

This is the core task of this project.

5

진짜 핵심은 그게 아니야.

informal

That's not the real point.

Word Family

Noun
핵심
Adverb
핵심적으로
Adjective
핵심적

Common Collocations

핵심 요소 key element
핵심 역량 core competency
핵심 인물 key figure
핵심을 파악하다 to grasp the core
핵심 기술 core technology

Common Phrases

핵심을 찌르다

to hit the nail on the head

핵심은 ~이다

the key is ~

핵심 전략

core strategy

Often Confused With

핵심 vs 중심

Jung-sim is a neutral 'center', while haek-sim implies the 'essential/crucial' part.

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Usage Notes

Essential for identifying main ideas in IELTS Reading.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use 'haek-sim' when referring to a geometric center (use 'jung-sim').

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Memory Tip

Haek sounds like 'nucleus' (atom core).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 核心.

Grammar Patterns

~의 핵심 핵심적인 역할을 하다

Quick Quiz

성공의 ____은/는 꾸준한 노력이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 핵심

More academic words

분석하다

B2

To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.

영향

B2

The power or effect that something has on another person, thing, or situation. It is a core concept in academic writing when discussing cause and effect.

현상

B2

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.

주장하다

B2

To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.

증가하다

B2

To become greater in size, amount, or degree. This is the most common verb used in IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe upward trends in graphs.

감소하다

B2

To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.

관점

B2

A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.

결과

B2

A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.

중요성

B2

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.

해결책

B2

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.

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