B2 verb Neutral

희석되다

hisʰʌkdweda

To be diluted; to become thinner or weaker in concentration, or for a meaning/value to become less clear.

Examples

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1

용액을 물에 넣어 희석시킨 뒤 사용하세요.

Use it after diluting the solution in water.

2

시간이 흐르면서 사건의 충격이 점차 희석되었다.

As time passed, the shock of the incident gradually faded/diluted.

3

너무 많은 주제를 다루면 메시지가 희석될 우려가 있다.

There is a concern that the message might be diluted if too many topics are covered.

Word Family

Noun
희석
Verb
희석되다
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Memory Tip

Hui (Thin/Rare) + Seok (Mix). Mixing to make it thin.

Quick Quiz

여러 사람에게 책임을 물으면 오히려 개개인의 책임감은 ( ) 수 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 희석될

Examples

1

용액을 물에 넣어 희석시킨 뒤 사용하세요.

everyday

Use it after diluting the solution in water.

2

시간이 흐르면서 사건의 충격이 점차 희석되었다.

formal

As time passed, the shock of the incident gradually faded/diluted.

3

너무 많은 주제를 다루면 메시지가 희석될 우려가 있다.

business

There is a concern that the message might be diluted if too many topics are covered.

4

전통 문화의 가치가 현대 사회에서 희석되고 있다.

academic

The value of traditional culture is being diluted in modern society.

5

주스가 너무 진하면 물로 희석해 봐.

informal

If the juice is too strong, try diluting it with water.

Word Family

Noun
희석
Verb
희석되다

Common Collocations

물에 희석하다 to dilute in water
본질이 희석되다 the essence is diluted
의미가 희석되다 the meaning is diluted
희석액 diluted liquid
책임이 희석되다 responsibility is diluted/shared too much

Common Phrases

희석 효과

dilution effect

점차 희석되다

to gradually dilute

희석해서 쓰다

to use by diluting

Often Confused With

희석되다 vs 약화되다

To become weak (general) vs To be diluted (specific to concentration or clarity).

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Usage Notes

Used both in literal scientific contexts and metaphorical social analysis.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often forget '희석되다' can be used for abstract concepts like 'responsibility' or 'meaning'.

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Memory Tip

Hui (Thin/Rare) + Seok (Mix). Mixing to make it thin.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 稀 (rare/thin) and 釋 (release/dilute).

Grammar Patterns

~에 희석되다 ~을/를 희석하다

Quick Quiz

여러 사람에게 책임을 물으면 오히려 개개인의 책임감은 ( ) 수 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 희석될

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