It describes a person who is deeply devoted to scholarly pursuit and intellectual growth.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to a scholarly and studious attitude.
- Used to describe people with strong intellectual curiosity.
- Often implies a serious and analytical approach to learning.
개요
'학구적이다'는 '학구(學究)'에 접미사 '-적'과 서술격 조사 '-이다'가 결합한 형태입니다. 학문이나 연구를 깊이 있게 파고든다는 뜻으로, 단순히 공부를 많이 하는 것을 넘어 지적 호기심을 가지고 체계적으로 탐구하는 태도를 강조합니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 사람의 성격이나 태도를 묘사하는 형용사로 쓰입니다. 명사를 수식할 때는 '학구적인 태도', '학구적인 분위기'와 같이 사용하며, 서술어로 쓰일 때는 '그는 매우 학구적이다'와 같이 표현합니다. 3) 공통 문맥: 도서관, 연구실, 세미나 등 지적인 활동이 일어나는 장소에서 자주 사용됩니다. 또한, 특정 분야에 대해 깊이 있게 질문하거나 분석적인 태도를 보이는 사람에게 칭찬의 의미로도 자주 쓰입니다. 4) 유사어 비교: '열정적이다'는 대상을 가리지 않고 에너지를 쏟는 느낌이라면, '학구적이다'는 그 에너지가 '지식'과 '학문'에 집중되어 있다는 점이 다릅니다. '성실하다'는 태도의 꾸준함을 강조한다면, '학구적이다'는 탐구의 깊이와 지적 호기심을 강조합니다.
Examples
그분은 정말 학구적인 분이라 항상 질문이 많아요.
everydayHe is such a scholarly person that he always has many questions.
연구소의 학구적인 분위기에 깊은 인상을 받았습니다.
formalI was deeply impressed by the scholarly atmosphere of the research center.
공부하는 모습이 꽤 학구적인데?
informalYou look quite studious while you're studying.
학구적인 태도로 학문에 정진해야 합니다.
academicOne must devote oneself to studies with a scholarly attitude.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
학구열이 높다
To have a high zeal for learning
학구적인 면모
Scholarly aspect/side
Often Confused With
While '학구적이다' describes an attitude or atmosphere in a positive, formal way, '공부벌레' is a colloquial term for a bookworm and can sometimes sound slightly teasing.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This word is used in formal and semi-formal contexts. It describes a positive trait related to intellectual depth. It is not typically used for simple rote memorization but rather for deep learning.
Common Mistakes
Some learners confuse it with '공부하다' (to study). Remember that '학구적이다' is an adjective describing the nature of the person or environment, not the action itself.
Tips
Focus on the intellectual process
Use this word when you want to highlight the process of learning rather than just the result. It emphasizes the 'depth' of the study.
Avoid overusing in casual settings
It is a formal and slightly literary word, so it might sound too stiff in very casual daily conversations with close friends.
Value of education in Korea
In Korean culture, being '학구적' is highly regarded as a virtuous trait, reflecting the traditional respect for scholars and education.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sino-Korean characters 學 (learning) and 究 (research/investigate), combined with the suffix -적 (having the nature of).
Cultural Context
In Korea, showing a scholarly attitude is often associated with high social status and diligence. It reflects the Confucian value of lifelong learning.
Memory Tip
Think of '학' (study) + '구' (research/seeking). A person who is '학구적' is literally seeking knowledge through research.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions네, 주로 지적 호기심이 많고 진지하게 공부한다는 긍정적인 평가로 사용됩니다. 상대방의 학문적 열정을 인정해 줄 때 쓰기 좋은 표현입니다.
반드시 그렇지는 않습니다. 성적이 높은 것보다 지식을 탐구하고 배우는 과정 자체를 즐기는 태도에 초점이 맞춰져 있습니다.
사람들이 조용히 책을 읽거나 토론하며 지적인 대화를 나누는 진지한 환경을 의미합니다.
Test Yourself
그는 평소에 책을 가까이하고 늘 새로운 지식을 탐구하는 ___ 사람이다.
지식을 탐구하는 성향은 '학구적이다'와 가장 잘 어울립니다.
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Summary
It describes a person who is deeply devoted to scholarly pursuit and intellectual growth.
- Refers to a scholarly and studious attitude.
- Used to describe people with strong intellectual curiosity.
- Often implies a serious and analytical approach to learning.
Focus on the intellectual process
Use this word when you want to highlight the process of learning rather than just the result. It emphasizes the 'depth' of the study.
Avoid overusing in casual settings
It is a formal and slightly literary word, so it might sound too stiff in very casual daily conversations with close friends.
Value of education in Korea
In Korean culture, being '학구적' is highly regarded as a virtuous trait, reflecting the traditional respect for scholars and education.
Examples
4 of 4그분은 정말 학구적인 분이라 항상 질문이 많아요.
He is such a scholarly person that he always has many questions.
연구소의 학구적인 분위기에 깊은 인상을 받았습니다.
I was deeply impressed by the scholarly atmosphere of the research center.
공부하는 모습이 꽤 학구적인데?
You look quite studious while you're studying.
학구적인 태도로 학문에 정진해야 합니다.
One must devote oneself to studies with a scholarly attitude.
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~대해
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추상
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