영향력
The power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways on the behavior or opinions of others.
Examples
3 of 5소셜 미디어는 현대인들에게 강력한 영향력을 미친다.
Social media exerts a powerful influence on modern people.
경제적 영향력이 커지면서 국가 간의 경쟁이 심화되었다.
As economic influence grew, competition between countries intensified.
회사의 결정은 업계 전체에 큰 영향력을 줄 것이다.
The company's decision will have a big influence on the entire industry.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yeong-hyang (Influence) + Ryeok (Power). The power of influence.
Quick Quiz
그는 예술계에서 아주 ____ 있는 사람이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 영향력
Examples
소셜 미디어는 현대인들에게 강력한 영향력을 미친다.
everydaySocial media exerts a powerful influence on modern people.
경제적 영향력이 커지면서 국가 간의 경쟁이 심화되었다.
academicAs economic influence grew, competition between countries intensified.
회사의 결정은 업계 전체에 큰 영향력을 줄 것이다.
businessThe company's decision will have a big influence on the entire industry.
그 작가는 20세기 문학에 지대한 영향력을 남겼다.
formalThe author left an immense influence on 20th-century literature.
너의 영향력이 생각보다 크네.
informalYour influence is bigger than I thought.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
영향력 있는 인물
influential figure
영향력이 크다
have great influence
영향력을 넓히다
expand influence
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Used when talking about celebrities (influencers), political power, or the impact of technologies.
Common Mistakes
Use '미치다' or '행사하다' as verbs; don't use '하다' alone for formal contexts.
Memory Tip
Yeong-hyang (Influence) + Ryeok (Power). The power of influence.
Word Origin
From Hanja 影響 (influence) and 力 (power).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그는 예술계에서 아주 ____ 있는 사람이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 영향력
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