B2 noun Neutral

중요성

[t͡ɕuŋ.jo.s͈ʌŋ]

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.

Examples

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1

건강의 중요성을 잊지 마세요.

Don't forget the importance of health.

2

이 연구는 환경 보호의 중요성을 다룹니다.

This study deals with the importance of environmental protection.

3

팀워크의 중요성을 강조하고 싶습니다.

I want to emphasize the importance of teamwork.

Word Family

Noun
중요성
Adverb
중요하게
Adjective
중요하다
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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

1

건강의 중요성을 잊지 마세요.

everyday

Don't forget the importance of health.

2

이 연구는 환경 보호의 중요성을 다룹니다.

academic

This study deals with the importance of environmental protection.

3

팀워크의 중요성을 강조하고 싶습니다.

business

I want to emphasize the importance of teamwork.

4

국가 안보의 중요성이 대두되고 있다.

formal

The importance of national security is emerging.

5

그게 왜 중요해? 중요성을 잘 모르겠어.

informal

Why is that important? I don't see the importance.

Word Family

Noun
중요성
Adverb
중요하게
Adjective
중요하다

Common Collocations

중요성을 강조하다 to emphasize the importance
중요성을 인식하다 to recognize the importance
중요성을 깨닫다 to realize the importance
중요성이 크다 importance is great
사회적 중요성 social importance

Common Phrases

중요성을 부여하다

to attach importance to

중요성이 부각되다

importance is being highlighted

역사적 중요성

historical importance

Often Confused With

중요성 vs 필요성

Jung-yo-seong is importance/significance, while pil-yo-seong is necessity/need.

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Usage Notes

A standard way to start an IELTS Task 2 essay: 'The importance of [Topic] has increased...'

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Common Mistakes

Often misspelled as '중요상' by beginners.

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Memory Tip

Jung-yo: 'Jung' (heavy/serious). Something heavy has high importance.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 重 (heavy) and 要 (important/essential).

Grammar Patterns

~의 중요성 중요성을 띠다

Quick Quiz

조기 교육의 ______에 대해 토론해 봅시다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 중요성

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