이질적
Consisting of elements that are not the same; diverse in character or content. It describes things that are different in nature or quality.
Examples
3 of 5서로 다른 배경을 가진 사람들이 모여 이질적인 문화를 형성했다.
People from different backgrounds gathered to form a heterogeneous culture.
이 제품은 기존 브랜드 이미지와는 다소 이질적이다.
This product is somewhat different from the existing brand image.
처음에는 분위기가 너무 이질적이라서 적응하기 힘들었어.
At first, the atmosphere was so foreign that it was hard to adjust.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Lee (Different) + Jil (Quality) + Jeok (Adjective suffix).
Quick Quiz
세계화 시대에는 ( ) 문화들이 서로 섞이게 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이질적인
Examples
서로 다른 배경을 가진 사람들이 모여 이질적인 문화를 형성했다.
academicPeople from different backgrounds gathered to form a heterogeneous culture.
이 제품은 기존 브랜드 이미지와는 다소 이질적이다.
businessThis product is somewhat different from the existing brand image.
처음에는 분위기가 너무 이질적이라서 적응하기 힘들었어.
informalAt first, the atmosphere was so foreign that it was hard to adjust.
이질적인 집단 간의 갈등을 해결하는 것이 시급합니다.
formalIt is urgent to resolve conflicts between heterogeneous groups.
그의 그림은 여러 가지 이질적인 재료를 섞어서 만든 것이다.
everydayHis painting was made by mixing various heterogeneous materials.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
이질적인 성격
heterogeneous character
이질감을 해소하다
to resolve the sense of difference
이질적인 결합
heterogeneous combination
Often Confused With
이색적 implies something unique or exotic, while 이질적 implies a fundamental difference in nature.
Usage Notes
Often used in academic discussions about sociology or materials science to describe lack of uniformity.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for simple differences; use it when the nature or properties of things are fundamentally mismatched.
Memory Tip
Lee (Different) + Jil (Quality) + Jeok (Adjective suffix).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 異質 (different quality).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Commonly used in discussions about South and North Korean cultural differences.
Quick Quiz
세계화 시대에는 ( ) 문화들이 서로 섞이게 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이질적인
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