중요성
The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.
Examples
3 of 5건강의 중요성을 잊지 마세요.
Don't forget the importance of health.
이 연구는 환경 보호의 중요성을 다룹니다.
This study deals with the importance of environmental protection.
팀워크의 중요성을 강조하고 싶습니다.
I want to emphasize the importance of teamwork.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jung-yo: 'Jung' (heavy/serious). Something heavy has high importance.
Quick Quiz
조기 교육의 ______에 대해 토론해 봅시다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 중요성
Examples
건강의 중요성을 잊지 마세요.
everydayDon't forget the importance of health.
이 연구는 환경 보호의 중요성을 다룹니다.
academicThis study deals with the importance of environmental protection.
팀워크의 중요성을 강조하고 싶습니다.
businessI want to emphasize the importance of teamwork.
국가 안보의 중요성이 대두되고 있다.
formalThe importance of national security is emerging.
그게 왜 중요해? 중요성을 잘 모르겠어.
informalWhy is that important? I don't see the importance.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
중요성을 부여하다
to attach importance to
중요성이 부각되다
importance is being highlighted
역사적 중요성
historical importance
Often Confused With
Jung-yo-seong is importance/significance, while pil-yo-seong is necessity/need.
Usage Notes
A standard way to start an IELTS Task 2 essay: 'The importance of [Topic] has increased...'
Common Mistakes
Often misspelled as '중요상' by beginners.
Memory Tip
Jung-yo: 'Jung' (heavy/serious). Something heavy has high importance.
Word Origin
From Hanja 重 (heavy) and 要 (important/essential).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
조기 교육의 ______에 대해 토론해 봅시다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 중요성
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