문해력
The ability to read, understand, and use written information in various contexts; literacy.
Examples
3 of 5청소년들의 기초 문해력 저하가 사회적 이슈가 되고 있다.
The decline in basic literacy among youth is becoming a social issue.
이 책은 아이들의 문해력을 기르는 데 도움이 됩니다.
This book helps develop children's literacy.
직장인에게도 보고서를 이해하는 문해력이 필수적이야.
Literacy to understand reports is also essential for office workers.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Mun (문) = writing, Hae (해) = understand, Ryeok (력) = power.
Quick Quiz
글의 내용을 정확히 이해하는 능력인 ______이/가 갈수록 중요해지고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 문해력
Examples
청소년들의 기초 문해력 저하가 사회적 이슈가 되고 있다.
academicThe decline in basic literacy among youth is becoming a social issue.
이 책은 아이들의 문해력을 기르는 데 도움이 됩니다.
everydayThis book helps develop children's literacy.
직장인에게도 보고서를 이해하는 문해력이 필수적이야.
informalLiteracy to understand reports is also essential for office workers.
정부는 성인 문해력 교육 프로그램을 운영하고 있습니다.
formalThe government is operating adult literacy education programs.
금융 문해력이 낮으면 경제적 손실을 입을 수 있습니다.
businessIf financial literacy is low, one may suffer economic losses.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
미디어 문해력
media literacy
금융 문해력
financial literacy
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
A very trendy word in Korean education news recently, often paired with '디지털' or '미디어'.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using '문해력' to mean just 'knowing letters' (reading); it implies deep comprehension.
Memory Tip
Mun (문) = writing, Hae (해) = understand, Ryeok (력) = power.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 文解力 (writing + understand + power).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Due to the rise of short-form video content, there is a growing concern in Korea about the declining literacy of the younger generation.
Quick Quiz
글의 내용을 정확히 이해하는 능력인 ______이/가 갈수록 중요해지고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 문해력
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