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본질 (noun)

The most important and fundamental quality or nature of something. In IELTS, it's used to discuss the 'core' of an issue or the 'essence' of a philosophical debate.

💬 Example

"문제의 본질을 파악하는 것이 가장 중요하다."

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🔗 Synonyms
정수 실체 근본 핵심 진면목
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 본질 to describe the physical center of an object (e.g., '사과의 본질' instead of '사과의 속')...

Confusing 본질 (intrinsic nature) with 핵심 (main point/highlight).

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