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희소성 (noun)

The state of being rare or in short supply. It is a fundamental concept in economics where human wants exceed limited resources.

💬 Example

"다이아몬드는 그 희소성 때문에 가치가 높다."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a 'Hee' (희) laughing because they have a 'So' (소 - small) amount of 'Seong' (성 - castle) bricks. They are rar...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
부족 결핍 귀함
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '희소성해요' (Incorrect adjective form).

Confusing with '희소식' (Good news).

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