성분
A constituent part or ingredient of a whole substance or mixture. It is commonly used in chemistry, medicine, and food science.
Examples
3 of 5식품의 성분 표시를 확인하세요.
Check the ingredient list of the food.
본 약물의 주요 성분은 다음과 같습니다.
The main ingredients of this medication are as follows.
성분이 뭐야?
What are the ingredients?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Seong (성 - nature) + Bun (분 - part). The parts that make up the nature of something.
Quick Quiz
이 음료수는 영양 ____ 분석표가 붙어 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성분
Examples
식품의 성분 표시를 확인하세요.
everydayCheck the ingredient list of the food.
본 약물의 주요 성분은 다음과 같습니다.
formalThe main ingredients of this medication are as follows.
성분이 뭐야?
informalWhat are the ingredients?
토양의 화학적 성분 분석이 필요하다.
academicAn analysis of the chemical components of the soil is necessary.
우리 회사는 유해 성분이 없는 제품을 생산합니다.
businessOur company produces products without harmful components.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
성분을 함유하다
to contain ingredients
유해 성분
harmful ingredients
성분 표시
ingredient labeling
Often Confused With
Jaeryo refers to raw materials or cooking ingredients, while seongbun refers to chemical or nutritional components.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in IELTS Reading passages about health, science, or environment.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for abstract elements of a story; use '요소' instead.
Memory Tip
Seong (성 - nature) + Bun (분 - part). The parts that make up the nature of something.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 成 (to form) + 分 (part).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이 음료수는 영양 ____ 분석표가 붙어 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성분
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