고유성
The state of being original or belonging uniquely to a specific thing or person; inherent uniqueness.
Examples
3 of 5전통 예술의 고유성을 보존하는 것이 우리의 과제다.
Preserving the uniqueness of traditional art is our task.
언어는 그 민족의 문화적 고유성을 담고 있다.
Language contains the cultural uniqueness of its people.
브랜드의 고유성을 강화해야 경쟁력이 생긴다.
Competitiveness arises when the brand's uniqueness is strengthened.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Go-yu (고유) means 'inherent' or 'unique'.
Quick Quiz
세계화 시대에도 각 나라의 문화적 ( )은 지켜져야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 고유성
Examples
전통 예술의 고유성을 보존하는 것이 우리의 과제다.
formalPreserving the uniqueness of traditional art is our task.
언어는 그 민족의 문화적 고유성을 담고 있다.
academicLanguage contains the cultural uniqueness of its people.
브랜드의 고유성을 강화해야 경쟁력이 생긴다.
businessCompetitiveness arises when the brand's uniqueness is strengthened.
모든 인간은 각자의 고유성을 가지고 태어난다.
academicEvery human is born with their own uniqueness.
이 디자인은 고유성이 좀 부족해 보여.
informalThis design seems to lack a bit of uniqueness.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
고유성 확보
securing uniqueness
본래의 고유성
original uniqueness
민족적 고유성
national uniqueness
Often Confused With
Jeong-che-seong (Identity) is who you are; Go-yu-seong (Uniqueness) is the quality that makes you different from others.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics regarding cultural globalization or individual identity.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with 'Goyu-myeongsa' (고유명사 - proper noun).
Memory Tip
Go-yu (고유) means 'inherent' or 'unique'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 固有 (inherent/unique) + 性 (nature).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often used when Koreans talk about the uniqueness of 'Hangeul' or 'Kimchi'.
Quick Quiz
세계화 시대에도 각 나라의 문화적 ( )은 지켜져야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 고유성
Related Vocabulary
More culture words
보편화되다
B2To become widespread, generalized, or common among the general public.
변모하다
B2To change into a different appearance, shape, or character. It suggests a significant transformation or evolution over time.
고유
B2Belonging specifically to a particular person, place, or thing; unique and inherent.
전통
B1A belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people. Often appears in culture and history topics.
대중적
B1Relating to or intended for the general public; popular among many people.
문화적
B1Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society. It covers arts, traditions, and the collective lifestyle of a group.
전통적
B1Produced, done, or used in accordance with tradition; long-established. Used for comparing the past and present.
체험하다
B1To experience something personally or go through a particular event firsthand. It emphasizes practical experience over theoretical knowledge.
유산
B1Something handed down from the past, such as cultural traditions, natural sites, or property inherited after someone's death.
개성
B1The quality or character that makes a person or thing different from others. It refers to individuality or a unique personality.
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