인식
The act of perceiving or understanding something; awareness or consciousness of a particular issue or fact.
Examples
3 of 5건강에 대한 인식을 바꿔야 해요.
We need to change our perception of health.
사회적 문제에 대한 인식을 제고할 필요가 있습니다.
There is a need to raise awareness of social issues.
넌 상황 인식이 안 되니?
Can't you perceive the situation?
Word Family
Memory Tip
In-sik: Think of 'Inside' (In) your 'Sick' (Sik) brain—how you perceive things inside.
Quick Quiz
최근 인종 차별에 대한 사회적 ____이 크게 변했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인식
Examples
건강에 대한 인식을 바꿔야 해요.
everydayWe need to change our perception of health.
사회적 문제에 대한 인식을 제고할 필요가 있습니다.
formalThere is a need to raise awareness of social issues.
넌 상황 인식이 안 되니?
informalCan't you perceive the situation?
인간의 인지 과정은 매우 복잡하다.
academicHuman cognitive processes are very complex.
브랜드 인식을 강화하기 위한 마케팅 전략입니다.
businessThis is a marketing strategy to strengthen brand awareness.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
문제 인식
recognition of a problem
인식의 전환
shift in perception
공통된 인식
common understanding
Often Confused With
'인지' is often used in a technical/biological cognitive sense, while '인식' is used for social awareness or general perception.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing social changes, public opinion, or education.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '생각' (thought) when they mean 'awareness/perception' in a broader social sense.
Memory Tip
In-sik: Think of 'Inside' (In) your 'Sick' (Sik) brain—how you perceive things inside.
Word Origin
From Hanja 認識 (to know + to know).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
최근 인종 차별에 대한 사회적 ____이 크게 변했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인식
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