B2 noun Neutral

저하

[tɕʌ.ɦa]

A decline, lowering, or deterioration in level, quality, capability, or efficiency.

Examples

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1

시력 저하가 걱정돼요.

I'm worried about the decline in my eyesight.

2

노동 생산성의 저하가 우려되는 상황입니다.

The decline in labor productivity is a concerning situation.

3

체력이 저하된 것 같아.

I feel like my physical strength has declined.

Word Family

Noun
저하
Verb
저하되다
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Memory Tip

Je (저 - low) + Ha (하 - below). Going low and below.

Quick Quiz

지나친 스트레스는 면역력 ____를 초래할 수 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 저하

Examples

1

시력 저하가 걱정돼요.

everyday

I'm worried about the decline in my eyesight.

2

노동 생산성의 저하가 우려되는 상황입니다.

formal

The decline in labor productivity is a concerning situation.

3

체력이 저하된 것 같아.

informal

I feel like my physical strength has declined.

4

환경 오염은 삶의 질 저하와 밀접한 관련이 있다.

academic

Environmental pollution is closely related to the deterioration of the quality of life.

5

품질 저하 문제로 고객 불만이 접수되었습니다.

business

Customer complaints were received due to quality deterioration issues.

Word Family

Noun
저하
Verb
저하되다

Common Collocations

기능 저하 deterioration of function
능률 저하 decline in efficiency
품질 저하 deterioration of quality
면역력 저하 weakening of immunity
집중력 저하 decline in concentration

Common Phrases

급격한 저하

rapid decline

저하를 막다

to prevent a decline

기억력 저하

decline in memory

Often Confused With

저하 vs 하락

Harak is usually used for numbers/prices, while Jeoha is used for quality, ability, or function.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing the negative effects of certain lifestyles or policies.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use '저하' for prices; use '하락' instead.

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Memory Tip

Je (저 - low) + Ha (하 - below). Going low and below.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 低下 (low + below).

Grammar Patterns

~이/가 저하되다 ~의 저하

Quick Quiz

지나친 스트레스는 면역력 ____를 초래할 수 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 저하

More health words

효능

B2

The power or capacity to produce a desired effect, especially regarding medicine, food, or specific methods.

의존성

B2

The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else. It is often used in medical contexts (addiction) or technical contexts (system dependencies).

오남용

B2

The act of misusing and overusing something, especially medicine, drugs, or power.

만성적

B2

Chronic; continuing for a long time or recurring frequently, especially used for diseases or long-standing negative social issues.

회복하다

B2

To return to a former state of health, strength, or success after a period of decline. Very common in IELTS when discussing the economy or environment.

영양분

B2

Substances that provide nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth. Used in contexts of biology, health, and agriculture.

악화시키다

B2

To make a situation, condition, or health status worse. It describes the worsening of an already negative state.

진단하다

B2

To examine and identify a disease or a condition. In an academic sense, it refers to analyzing and assessing the current state of a social or economic problem.

유발인자

B2

A factor, cause, or trigger that induces a specific reaction, disease, or phenomenon. It is commonly used in medical and scientific research to identify causes.

악화하다

B2

To become worse or to make something worse. It is commonly used regarding health conditions, economic situations, or interpersonal relationships.

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