쇠퇴
The process of losing power, strength, or importance. A gradual decline in condition or prosperity.
Examples
3 of 5전통 산업의 쇠퇴는 실업 문제를 야기했다.
The decline of traditional industries caused unemployment problems.
신기술의 등장으로 기존 시장이 쇠퇴하고 있다.
The existing market is declining with the emergence of new technologies.
도시의 쇠퇴를 막기 위해 도시 재생 사업이 필요하다.
Urban regeneration projects are needed to prevent urban decline.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Soe-toe (쇠퇴) -> 'So' (small/weak) + 'Toe' (retreat).
Quick Quiz
로마 제국은 수세기에 걸쳐 서서히 ___했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 쇠퇴
Examples
전통 산업의 쇠퇴는 실업 문제를 야기했다.
academicThe decline of traditional industries caused unemployment problems.
신기술의 등장으로 기존 시장이 쇠퇴하고 있다.
businessThe existing market is declining with the emergence of new technologies.
도시의 쇠퇴를 막기 위해 도시 재생 사업이 필요하다.
formalUrban regeneration projects are needed to prevent urban decline.
나이가 드니 기억력이 쇠퇴하는 것 같아.
informalI feel like my memory is declining as I get older.
문화적 쇠퇴는 사회 전반에 영향을 미친다.
everydayCultural decline affects the entire society.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
쇠퇴를 면치 못하다
cannot avoid decline
급격한 쇠퇴
rapid decline
쇠퇴기에 접어들다
to enter a period of decline
Often Confused With
'감소' (decrease) is a general term for numbers going down, while '쇠퇴' (decline) implies a loss of vigor or prosperity.
Usage Notes
Used in academic contexts like history, urban planning, or economics.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '쇠퇴' for simple numerical drops (like stock prices); use '하락' or '감소' instead.
Memory Tip
Soe-toe (쇠퇴) -> 'So' (small/weak) + 'Toe' (retreat).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 衰 (weak) and 退 (retreat).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
로마 제국은 수세기에 걸쳐 서서히 ___했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 쇠퇴
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