창의적
Involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something.
Examples
3 of 5창의적인 아이디어가 필요해요.
I need creative ideas.
본 프로젝트는 창의적인 해결책을 요구합니다.
This project requires a creative solution.
와, 진짜 창의적이다! 어떻게 그런 생각을 했어?
Wow, that's really creative! How did you think of that?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Chang' (창 - window) and 'Ui' (의 - thought); opening a window in your thoughts.
Quick Quiz
문제를 해결하기 위해 좀 더 ____인 접근이 필요합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 창의적
Examples
창의적인 아이디어가 필요해요.
everydayI need creative ideas.
본 프로젝트는 창의적인 해결책을 요구합니다.
formalThis project requires a creative solution.
와, 진짜 창의적이다! 어떻게 그런 생각을 했어?
informalWow, that's really creative! How did you think of that?
창의적 활동은 뇌 발달에 긍정적인 영향을 준다.
academicCreative activities have a positive effect on brain development.
경쟁력을 갖추려면 창의적인 마케팅이 필수입니다.
businessCreative marketing is essential to have competitiveness.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
창의적인 사람
a creative person
창의력을 발휘하다
to display/exercise creativity
매우 창의적이다
to be very creative
Often Confused With
'창의적' is general creativity; '독창적' (original) emphasizes being the first or only one of its kind.
Usage Notes
Very common in educational and job recruitment contexts.
Common Mistakes
Using the noun '창의' as an adjective without '적'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Chang' (창 - window) and 'Ui' (의 - thought); opening a window in your thoughts.
Word Origin
From Hanja 創意 (original idea) + 的 (suffix for adjective).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean education is shifting focus from rote learning to 'creative' (창의적) thinking.
Quick Quiz
문제를 해결하기 위해 좀 더 ____인 접근이 필요합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 창의적
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