At the A1 level, you usually learn basic body parts like '귀' (ear). '청력' (hearing) is a bit more advanced because it is a Sino-Korean noun. However, you might see it in very simple health contexts. Think of it as 'the power of the ear'. If you go to a doctor in Korea, they might use this word. For now, just remember that '청력' is about how well you can hear sounds physically. It is like 'eyesight' (시력) but for your ears.
At the A2 level, you are starting to talk about health and daily routines. You should know that '청력' is the standard word for 'hearing ability'. You might use it in sentences like '청력이 좋아요' (My hearing is good) or '청력 검사를 해요' (I'm having a hearing test). It is important to distinguish this from '듣기' (listening), which you use for your Korean class. '청력' is about your body, while '듣기' is about your skill.
At the B1 level, you can use '청력' in more detailed discussions about lifestyle and safety. You can talk about '청력 보호' (protecting your hearing) when using earphones or working in loud places. You should be able to use verbs like '손상되다' (to be damaged) or '저하되다' (to decline) with '청력'. For example, '큰 소음은 청력을 손상시킬 수 있습니다' (Loud noise can damage your hearing). You are moving beyond simple adjectives to more specific verbs.
At the B2 level, you encounter '청력' in news articles, social issues, and more formal medical contexts. You might discuss '청력 손실' (hearing loss) as a social issue for the elderly or the impact of technology on '청력 건강' (hearing health). You should be comfortable with compound nouns like '청력 역치' (hearing threshold) and understand the nuance between '청력' (capacity) and '청각' (the sense). Your usage should reflect a more professional or academic tone.
At the C1 level, you use '청력' in specialized fields such as audiology, biology, or advanced public policy. You might analyze how '청력 저하' affects the quality of life in an aging society or discuss the '가청 범위' (audible range) of different species in a scientific paper. You are expected to use the word with high precision, pairing it with advanced vocabulary like '보완하다' (to supplement), '측정하다' (to measure), or '유전적 요인' (genetic factors).
At the C2 level, '청력' might be used metaphorically or in highly technical research. You might find it in literature discussing the loss of senses or in legal documents regarding workplace disability and '청력 손실' compensation. At this level, you understand the deep etymological roots of the word and can use it in any register, from a casual warning to a friend to a formal lecture on sensory physiology. You also recognize its presence in historical medical texts.

청력 30秒了解

  • Refers to the physical ability to hear.
  • Commonly used in medical and health contexts.
  • Paired with verbs like 'test', 'lose', and 'protect'.
  • Different from 'listening skill' used in language study.

The Korean word 청력 (聽力) refers specifically to the physiological faculty or ability to hear sounds. It is a compound noun derived from Hanja (Sino-Korean characters), where 청 (聽) means 'to hear' or 'to listen,' and 력 (力) means 'power,' 'force,' or 'ability.' Unlike the general act of listening (듣기), which can imply active attention or language comprehension, 청력 is a technical and medical term used to describe the physical health and range of the auditory system. It is most commonly used in contexts involving health check-ups, biology, the aging process, or environmental safety. For instance, a doctor wouldn't ask about your 'listening skill' during a physical exam; they would evaluate your 청력. This word is essential for anyone discussing sensory health or physical well-being in Korean.

Medical Context
Used during hearing tests (청력 검사) to determine the decibel threshold of a patient.
Biological Context
Discussing the evolution of hearing in animals or the sensitivity of the human ear to specific frequencies.
Daily Life
Expressing concerns about hearing loss due to loud music or aging.

나이가 들면서 청력이 점차 약해지는 것은 자연스러운 현상입니다. (It is a natural phenomenon that hearing gradually weakens as one gets older.)

In Korean society, the term 청력 is frequently encountered in public health campaigns. With the rise of smartphone usage and the constant use of earphones, 'noise-induced hearing loss' (소음성 난청) has become a major topic. Therefore, you will often see signs or articles warning people to protect their 청력. It is also a key term in the workplace safety industry, particularly in construction or manufacturing where loud machinery is present. Employees are required to undergo regular 청력 exams to ensure their safety. Understanding this word allows you to navigate medical appointments and health discussions with much more precision than using the generic verb '듣다'.

이어폰을 너무 크게 들으면 청력에 해롭습니다. (Listening to earphones too loudly is harmful to your hearing.)

Synonym: 청각 (聽覺)
While often used interchangeably, '청각' refers more to the 'sense' of hearing (the auditory sense), while '청력' refers to the 'strength' or 'capacity' of that sense.

그는 사고 이후로 왼쪽 청력을 완전히 잃었습니다. (He completely lost his hearing in the left ear after the accident.)

Using 청력 correctly requires pairing it with the right verbs and adjectives. Since it describes a physical capacity, we use descriptive words that relate to strength, loss, or maintenance. The most common adjectives are '좋다' (good), '나쁘다' (bad), '약하다' (weak), and '뛰어나다' (excellent/outstanding). When discussing the loss of hearing, verbs like '잃다' (to lose), '손상되다' (to be damaged), and '저하되다' (to decline) are standard. Because 청력 is a noun, it often takes the subject marker -이/가 or the object marker -을/를 depending on the sentence structure. For example, '청력이 좋다' means 'hearing is good,' while '청력을 보호하다' means 'to protect hearing.'

Verb Pairing: 검사하다
Used when performing or undergoing a hearing test. '청력 검사를 받다' (to receive a hearing test).
Verb Pairing: 회복하다
Used when hearing returns after an illness or surgery. '청력을 회복하다' (to recover hearing).

정기적인 청력 검사는 귀 건강을 지키는 데 중요합니다. (Regular hearing tests are important for maintaining ear health.)

In more complex sentences, 청력 can be part of a compound noun or a modifying phrase. For example, '청력 보호구' refers to hearing protection equipment like earplugs or earmuffs. In academic or medical writing, you might see '청력 역치' (hearing threshold), which refers to the lowest sound level a person can hear. When comparing humans to animals, you might say '개는 인간보다 청력이 훨씬 예민하다' (Dogs have much more sensitive hearing than humans). Note the use of '예민하다' (sensitive) here, which is a common adjective used with sensory capacities.

그 음악가는 놀라운 청력을 가지고 있어서 아주 미세한 소리도 잡아냅니다. (The musician has amazing hearing and can catch even the slightest sounds.)

소음이 심한 공장에서 일할 때는 청력 보호구를 반드시 착용해야 합니다. (When working in a noisy factory, you must wear hearing protection.)

You will encounter 청력 in several specific environments in Korea. The most common is the hospital or local clinic (이비인후과 - Otolaryngology/ENT). If you go for a general health check-up (건강검진), which is mandatory for many workers in Korea, 청력 testing is a standard part of the procedure. You'll hear the nurse say, '이제 청력 검사를 시작하겠습니다' (We will now begin the hearing test). Another common place is in news reports or documentaries discussing social issues, such as the aging population. As Korea has a rapidly aging society, the market for '보청기' (hearing aids) is huge, and advertisements for these devices always focus on improving 청력.

최근 젊은 층 사이에서 스마트폰 사용으로 인한 청력 손실이 증가하고 있습니다. (Recently, hearing loss due to smartphone use is increasing among the younger generation.)

In schools, especially during physical education or health classes, students are taught about the importance of 청력. If a student is struggling to hear the teacher, the school might recommend a 청력 test. Furthermore, in the military—which is a significant part of life for Korean men—exposure to gunfire and explosions makes 청력 protection a major topic of training. Soldiers are often warned, '사격 시 청력을 보호하기 위해 귀마개를 착용하십시오' (Wear earplugs to protect your hearing during firing). Lastly, you might see this word on the packaging of high-end audio equipment or noise-canceling headphones, marketed as a way to enjoy music without damaging your 청력.

이 보청기는 약해진 청력을 보완해 줍니다. (This hearing aid supplements weakened hearing.)

The most frequent mistake learners make is confusing 청력 with 듣기. While both relate to sound, they are used in different domains. '듣기' refers to the action of listening or the skill of understanding (like 'listening comprehension' in a language exam). If you say '제 청력이 안 좋아요' when you actually mean you don't understand Korean very well, a native speaker will think you have a physical ear problem! Another mistake is using '청력' when you should use '귀' (ear). While '귀가 아파요' (My ear hurts) is common, '청력이 아파요' (My hearing ability hurts) is grammatically and logically incorrect because an 'ability' cannot feel pain.

Mistake: 청력 vs 듣기
Correct: 한국어 듣기 시험 (Korean listening exam). Incorrect: 한국어 청력 시험.
Mistake: 청력 vs 귀
Correct: 귀가 밝다 (To have sharp ears/hearing). While '청력이 좋다' is also correct, '귀가 밝다' is the more natural idiomatic expression for daily use.

잘못된 표현: “저는 청력이 나빠서 한국어를 못 알아들어요.” (Incorrect: “My hearing is bad, so I can't understand Korean.” - Unless you actually have a medical hearing loss.)

Another nuance is the difference between 청력 and 청각. As mentioned before, 청각 is the 'sense' of hearing (one of the five senses). You would use 청각 when talking about sensory perception in general (e.g., '청각 장애' for hearing impairment/deafness). Using 청력 in these clinical or social labels is less common. Finally, be careful with the verb '듣다'. You '듣다' a sound, but you '측정하다' (measure) or '검사하다' (test) 청력. You cannot 'listen to hearing' in Korean.

Understanding words related to 청력 will help you build a more robust vocabulary. The most direct relative is 시력 (sight/vision). Just as 청력 is the 'power of hearing,' 시력 is the 'power of seeing.' Another related word is 청각 (auditory sense). While 청력 focuses on the *strength* or *level* of hearing, 청각 is the abstract category of the sense itself. For example, '청각 자극' means 'auditory stimulus.'

Comparison: 청력 vs 듣기 실력
'청력' is physical hearing. '듣기 실력' is the cognitive skill of understanding what is heard, usually in a language context.
Comparison: 청력 vs 귀
'귀' is the physical organ (the ear). In casual speech, people often use '귀' to mean hearing, such as '귀가 밝다' (to have sharp hearing).

동물들은 인간보다 훨씬 뛰어난 청력과 후각을 가지고 있습니다. (Animals have much better hearing and sense of smell than humans.)

If you want to sound more clinical, you might use 가청 (audibility). This is often used in terms like '가청 주파수' (audible frequency). Conversely, if you are talking about someone who cannot hear, the term is 청각 장애 (hearing impairment) or 난청 (hardness of hearing). '난청' is a very common medical term for hearing loss. Understanding these distinctions allows you to choose the most appropriate word for the level of formality and the specific context you are in.

그녀는 청력이 매우 예민해서 멀리서 나는 작은 소리도 잘 듣습니다. (Her hearing is very sensitive, so she hears small sounds from far away well.)

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

The character 聽 (청) contains the radicals for 'ear', 'eye', and 'heart', suggesting that true hearing involves more than just the ears.

发音指南

UK /ˈtʃʌŋ.njʌk/
US /ˈtʃʌŋ.njʌk/
Primary stress is on the first syllable '청'.
押韵词
경력 (career) 강력 (strong) 능력 (ability) 시력 (vision) 권력 (power) 병력 (military force) 압력 (pressure) 협력 (cooperation)
常见错误
  • Pronouncing '력' as 'ryeok' instead of 'nyeok' after '청'.
  • Failing to nasalize the 'ㄹ'.
  • Making the 'ng' sound too soft.
  • Shortening the vowel in '청'.
  • Confusing it with '정력' (stamina).

难度评级

阅读 3/5

Easy to recognize if you know Hanja for power.

写作 4/5

Spelling is simple but needs to be distinguished from similar sounding words.

口语 5/5

Nasalization makes pronunciation tricky for beginners.

听力 4/5

Can be confused with '경력' or '정력' in fast speech.

接下来学什么

前置知识

소리 듣다 능력

接下来学习

시력 후각 미각 촉각 장애

高级

이비인후과 가청 주파수 고막 달팽이관

需要掌握的语法

Nasalization (비음화)

청력 [청녁]

The suffix -력 (Power/Ability)

시력, 체력, 능력

Descriptive Verbs with -이/가

청력이 좋다

Object Marker -을/를 with Action Verbs

청력을 잃다

Adverbial form -적으로

청각적으로

按水平分级的例句

1

청력이 좋아요.

My hearing is good.

Subject + Adjective (좋다).

2

청력이 나빠요?

Is your hearing bad?

Question form of '나쁘다'.

3

귀와 청력.

Ears and hearing.

Noun + Noun connection.

4

청력 검사.

Hearing test.

Compound noun.

5

제 청력은 괜찮아요.

My hearing is okay.

Possessive + Subject + Adjective.

6

청력이 중요해요.

Hearing is important.

Subject + Adjective (중요하다).

7

할아버지는 청력이 약해요.

My grandfather has weak hearing.

Topic + Subject + Adjective.

8

청력을 보호하세요.

Please protect your hearing.

Object + Verb (Imperative).

1

어제 병원에서 청력 검사를 받았어요.

I had a hearing test at the hospital yesterday.

Past tense verb (받았다).

2

이어폰을 너무 많이 쓰면 청력이 나빠져요.

If you use earphones too much, your hearing gets worse.

Conditional -면 and becoming -아/어지다.

3

그는 청력이 아주 예민해요.

His hearing is very sensitive.

Adverb + Adjective.

4

청력을 잃지 않게 조심하세요.

Be careful not to lose your hearing.

-지 않게 (so that... not).

5

나이가 들면 청력이 떨어집니다.

As you get older, your hearing declines.

Formal ending -습니다.

6

이 약은 청력에 도움을 줍니다.

This medicine helps with hearing.

-에 도움을 주다 (to give help to).

7

청력이 좋아지는 운동이 있을까요?

Are there exercises that improve hearing?

Noun-modifying form -는.

8

수술 후에 청력을 회복했어요.

I recovered my hearing after surgery.

Post-position '후에'.

1

지속적인 소음은 청력 손실의 원인이 됩니다.

Constant noise becomes the cause of hearing loss.

Noun + Noun (청력 손실).

2

보청기는 약해진 청력을 보완해 주는 장치입니다.

A hearing aid is a device that supplements weakened hearing.

Relative clause -주는.

3

청력을 보호하기 위해 귀마개를 착용해야 합니다.

You must wear earplugs to protect your hearing.

-기 위해 (in order to).

4

갑자기 청력이 저하된다면 병원에 가야 해요.

If your hearing suddenly declines, you should go to the hospital.

Conditional -ㄴ다면.

5

그 사고로 인해 그는 한쪽 청력을 잃었습니다.

Due to that accident, he lost hearing in one side.

-로 인해 (due to).

6

청력 검사 결과가 정상으로 나왔어요.

The hearing test results came out as normal.

Result as '정상'.

7

어린이들의 청력 발달은 매우 중요합니다.

The development of children's hearing is very important.

Possessive -의.

8

이 헤드폰은 청력 보호 기능이 있습니다.

These headphones have a hearing protection function.

Noun + Noun (보호 기능).

1

고령화 사회에서 청력 노화 문제는 심각해지고 있습니다.

In an aging society, the problem of hearing aging is becoming serious.

-아/어지고 있다 (progressive change).

2

작업장의 소음 수준이 청력에 미치는 영향을 조사했습니다.

We investigated the effect of workplace noise levels on hearing.

-에 미치는 영향 (effect on).

3

청력 장애인을 위한 편의 시설이 확충되어야 합니다.

Facilities for people with hearing impairments must be expanded.

-를 위한 (for).

4

그는 선천적으로 뛰어난 청력을 타고났습니다.

He was born with naturally outstanding hearing.

Adverb (선천적으로).

5

청력 보존을 위한 캠페인이 전국적으로 실시되고 있습니다.

A campaign for hearing preservation is being conducted nationwide.

Passive voice (실시되다).

6

정밀한 청력 측정을 위해 특수 장비가 사용됩니다.

Special equipment is used for precise hearing measurement.

Adjective modifying noun (정밀한).

7

청력 저하는 우울증이나 치매와도 연관이 있을 수 있습니다.

Hearing loss can also be associated with depression or dementia.

-와/과 연관이 있다 (be related to).

8

정부는 근로자들의 청력 건강을 보장하기 위한 법률을 제정했습니다.

The government enacted laws to guarantee the hearing health of workers.

Complex noun phrase.

1

인간의 가청 주파수 범위를 넘어서는 소리는 청력으로 감지할 수 없습니다.

Sounds beyond the human audible frequency range cannot be detected by hearing.

-는 (noun modifying) + -ㄹ 수 없다 (cannot).

2

청력 손실의 메커니즘을 규명하기 위한 연구가 활발히 진행 중입니다.

Research to clarify the mechanism of hearing loss is actively underway.

Noun + -를 위한 (for the purpose of).

3

해당 기기는 청력 역치를 자동으로 계산하는 알고리즘을 탑재하고 있습니다.

The device is equipped with an algorithm that automatically calculates the hearing threshold.

Present progressive -고 있다.

4

청력의 퇴화는 사회적 고립을 초래할 위험이 큽니다.

The degeneration of hearing poses a high risk of causing social isolation.

-ㄹ 위험이 크다 (high risk of).

5

음악가들에게 있어 청력은 가장 소중한 자산이자 도구입니다.

For musicians, hearing is the most precious asset and tool.

-이자 (and also).

6

청력 검사 시 피검사자의 심리적 상태가 결과에 영향을 줄 수 있습니다.

The psychological state of the subject can affect the results during a hearing test.

- 시 (at the time of).

7

유전적 요인에 의한 청력 상실은 치료가 까다로운 편입니다.

Hearing loss caused by genetic factors tends to be difficult to treat.

-ㄴ 편이다 (tend to be).

8

디지털 기술의 발전으로 청력 보조 기구의 성능이 비약적으로 향상되었습니다.

With the development of digital technology, the performance of hearing aids has improved exponentially.

Adverb (비약적으로).

1

청력의 소멸은 세계와의 소통 단절을 의미하는 실존적 위기로 다가올 수 있습니다.

The extinction of hearing can approach as an existential crisis, meaning a disconnection from communication with the world.

Complex philosophical sentence structure.

2

본 논문은 소음 노출이 청력 유모세포에 미치는 생화학적 기전을 고찰합니다.

This paper examines the biochemical mechanisms of noise exposure on hearing hair cells.

Formal academic register.

3

청력이라는 감각의 지평을 넓히기 위한 인공지능의 활용 방안을 모색해야 합니다.

We must seek ways to utilize artificial intelligence to broaden the horizon of the sense of hearing.

Metaphorical '지평' (horizon).

4

도시 소음 공해는 현대인의 청력을 소리 없이 갉아먹는 보이지 않는 적입니다.

Urban noise pollution is an invisible enemy that silently erodes the hearing of modern people.

Metaphorical '갉아먹다' (to gnaw/erode).

5

청력 보존은 단순한 개인의 건강 문제를 넘어 사회적 비용 절감의 차원에서 다뤄져야 합니다.

Hearing preservation should be handled at the level of reducing social costs, beyond simple individual health issues.

- 너머 (beyond).

6

베토벤은 청력을 상실해가는 과정에서도 인류 역사에 남을 불후의 명곡들을 남겼습니다.

Even in the process of losing his hearing, Beethoven left immortal masterpieces that will remain in human history.

-아/어가는 (process of).

7

청력의 미세한 변화를 감지하는 바이오 센서 기술이 상용화를 앞두고 있습니다.

Biosensor technology that detects minute changes in hearing is ahead of commercialization.

-를 앞두고 있다 (to be ahead of).

8

감각의 전이 현상을 통해 청력이 시각적 이미지로 변환되는 과정을 연구합니다.

We study the process by which hearing is converted into visual images through synesthesia.

Technical scientific terms.

常见搭配

청력 검사
청력 손실
청력 보호
청력이 저하되다
청력이 예민하다
청력을 잃다
청력 장애
청력 회복
정상 청력
청력 보조기

常用短语

청력이 가다

— To lose one's hearing (slangy/informal).

큰 소리 때문에 청력이 갔어.

청력이 떨어지다

— Hearing ability is decreasing.

나이가 드니 청력이 떨어지네.

청력을 유지하다

— To maintain one's hearing health.

청력을 잘 유지해야 해요.

청력 테스트

— A hearing test (Konglish version).

간단한 청력 테스트를 해봅시다.

청력이 비정상이다

— Hearing is not normal.

청력이 비정상이라 정밀 검사가 필요합니다.

청력을 되찾다

— To get one's hearing back.

기적적으로 청력을 되찾았습니다.

청력에 해롭다

— To be harmful to hearing.

소음은 청력에 아주 해롭습니다.

청력을 측정하다

— To measure hearing ability.

기계로 청력을 측정합니다.

청력 보호구

— Hearing protection equipment.

청력 보호구를 꼭 착용하세요.

청력 수준

— Level of hearing.

청력 수준이 예전만 못해요.

容易混淆的词

청력 vs 시력

This means eyesight. They are often tested together in health exams.

청력 vs 경력

This means career or work experience. Sounds similar.

청력 vs 정력

This means stamina or vigor. Be careful not to swap the first consonant!

习语与表达

"귀가 밝다"

— To have very good hearing (literally: the ear is bright).

우리 할머니는 귀가 밝으세요.

Common
"귀가 먹다"

— To go deaf or have very poor hearing.

귀가 먹어서 잘 안 들려요.

Informal
"귀를 기울이다"

— To listen carefully (metaphorical).

남의 말에 귀를 기울이세요.

Neutral
"한 귀로 듣고 한 귀로 흘리다"

— To let something go in one ear and out the other.

그는 내 말을 한 귀로 듣고 한 귀로 흘려.

Informal
"귀에 못이 박히다"

— To hear something so often that it's like a callus in the ear.

그 소리는 귀에 못이 박히도록 들었어.

Idiomatic
"귀가 뚫리다"

— To finally start understanding a language (listening-wise).

드디어 영어 귀가 뚫렸어요.

Colloquial
"귀가 얇다"

— To be easily influenced by what others say.

그는 귀가 얇아서 사기를 잘 당해.

Common
"귀를 의심하다"

— To doubt one's own hearing (to be shocked).

그 소식을 듣고 내 귀를 의심했어.

Neutral
"귀가 따갑다"

— To be sick of hearing something (literally: ears are stinging).

잔소리를 너무 들어서 귀가 따가워.

Informal
"귀가 간지럽다"

— To feel like someone is talking about you.

누가 내 욕 하나? 귀가 간지럽네.

Colloquial

容易混淆

청력 vs 청각

Both relate to hearing.

청각 is the sense itself (abstract); 청력 is the power/capacity (measurable).

청각 장애 vs 청력 검사.

청력 vs 듣기

Both translate as 'hearing' or 'listening'.

듣기 is the act or skill of comprehension; 청력 is the physical ability.

듣기 평가 vs 청력 손실.

청력 vs 소리

Related to hearing.

소리 is the sound itself; 청력 is the ability to hear it.

소리가 크다 vs 청력이 좋다.

청력 vs

The organ vs the ability.

귀 is the body part; 청력 is the function.

귀가 아프다 vs 청력이 약하다.

청력 vs 청취

Formal word for listening.

청취 is the action of listening to a broadcast or speech; 청력 is the ability.

라디오 청취 vs 청력 보호.

句型

A1

N이/가 좋아요

청력이 좋아요.

A2

N을/를 V-아요

청력을 검사해요.

B1

N 때문에 N이/가 V

소음 때문에 청력이 나빠졌어요.

B1

N을/를 위해 N

청력 보호를 위해 귀마개를 써요.

B2

N에 의한 N

노화에 의한 청력 저하.

B2

N에 미치는 영향

소음이 청력에 미치는 영향.

C1

N(이)라는 N

청력이라는 소중한 능력.

C2

N을/를 넘어 N

개인의 건강을 넘어 사회적 문제.

词族

名词

청각 (auditory sense)
청취 (listening)
청중 (audience)
청강 (auditing a class)

动词

청취하다 (to listen to)
청강하다 (to audit)
경청하다 (to listen attentively)

形容词

청각적 (auditory)

相关

시력 (vision)
후각 (smell)
미각 (taste)
촉각 (touch)
난청 (hearing loss)

如何使用

frequency

Common in health, medical, and safety contexts.

常见错误
  • Using 청력 for listening comprehension. 듣기 실력

    청력 is physical; 듣기 is cognitive/educational.

  • Saying '청력이 아파요'. 귀가 아파요

    An ability cannot feel pain; only the organ (ear) can.

  • Pronouncing it as 'Cheong-ryeok'. [청녁] (Cheong-nyeok)

    Korean phonological rules require nasalization here.

  • Confusing 청력 with 정력. 청력

    정력 means stamina/sexual vigor. This can be an embarrassing mistake!

  • Using '청력' when you mean 'sound'. 소리

    You hear a '소리' using your '청력'.

小贴士

In the Clinic

If you feel your hearing is failing, say '청력이 떨어진 것 같아요' (I think my hearing has declined).

Subject vs Object

Use '청력이' with adjectives (좋다) and '청력을' with actions (잃다).

Earphone Safety

Always mention '청력 보호' when advising someone to turn down their music.

The Power Suffix

Link '-력' to '능력' (ability) to remember it's about a functional capacity.

Vision vs Hearing

Learn '시력' and '청력' together as they are a natural pair in health exams.

Elderly Respect

Be gentle when discussing '청력' with older Koreans; it can be a sensitive topic.

The 'N' Sound

Don't forget the [청녁] pronunciation; [청력] with a hard 'R' sounds unnatural.

Related Organs

Knowing '고막' (eardrum) helps you understand '청력' discussions in detail.

Workplace Safety

In factories, look for the sign '청력 보호구 착용' (Wear hearing protection).

Chime Power

Think: My 'Chime' (청) 'Power' (력) is great!

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of 'Cheong' as a 'Chime' and 'Ryeok' as 'Rock' (power). Chime Power = Hearing Power!

视觉联想

Imagine a giant ear lifting a heavy weight labeled 'Ability'.

Word Web

Ear Sound Decibel Doctor Test Deaf Music Silence

挑战

Try to use '청력' and '시력' in the same sentence today.

词源

From Middle Chinese 聽力 (tʰeŋ lɨk).

原始含义: The power or capability of listening/hearing.

Sino-Korean (Hanja).

文化背景

When discussing hearing loss, be respectful. Use '청각 장애인' for the deaf community rather than outdated terms.

In English, we often just say 'hearing'. 'Hearing ability' is used but 'hearing' is more common. In Korean, '청력' is the standard noun for this.

Beethoven's hearing loss (베토벤의 청력 상실) Helen Keller The movie 'Sound of Metal'

在生活中练习

真实语境

Hospital

  • 청력 검사 해주세요.
  • 청력이 떨어진 것 같아요.
  • 보청기가 필요할까요?
  • 귀가 잘 안 들려요.

Workplace

  • 소음이 심해서 청력이 걱정돼요.
  • 청력 보호구를 착용하세요.
  • 산업 안전 교육.
  • 청력 손실 보상.

School

  • 신체 검사 날이에요.
  • 청력 테스트를 할 거예요.
  • 선생님 목소리가 잘 들리니?
  • 뒤에 앉은 학생 청력.

Daily Life

  • 이어폰 줄여, 청력 나빠져.
  • 너 청력 진짜 좋다.
  • 나이가 드니 청력이 예전 같지 않아.
  • 작게 말해도 다 들려?

Science/Biology

  • 박쥐의 청력은 대단해요.
  • 인간의 청력 범위.
  • 주파수와 청력의 관계.
  • 청각 세포의 손상.

对话开场白

"최근에 청력 검사를 받아본 적이 있나요?"

"이어폰을 자주 사용하면 청력이 나빠질까요?"

"청력이 아주 예민한 사람을 본 적이 있어요?"

"나이가 들어서 청력이 약해지면 어떤 기분일까요?"

"동물들 중에서 어떤 동물의 청력이 가장 좋을까요?"

日记主题

오늘 내가 들은 가장 아름다운 소리는 무엇이었나요? 나의 청력에 감사하며 적어보세요.

만약 내가 초능력 같은 청력을 갖게 된다면 무엇을 하고 싶나요?

청력을 보호하기 위해 내가 실천할 수 있는 생활 습관 세 가지를 적어보세요.

소음이 많은 도시에서 청력을 지키는 것은 왜 어려울까요?

보청기 기술의 발달이 청력이 약한 사람들의 삶을 어떻게 바꿨을까요?

常见问题

10 个问题

청각 (Auditory sense) is the general category of the sense of hearing. 청력 (Hearing ability) is the measurable strength or capacity of that sense. You test your 청력, but you have the sense of 청각.

No, for language skills, use '듣기 실력' or '청취력'. Using '청력' implies you have a physical medical condition.

The standard term is '청력 검사' (cheong-ryeok geom-sa).

Yes, it is used to describe the hearing capabilities of any living organism, like '개의 청력' (a dog's hearing).

You can say '청력 손실' (formal) or '난청' (medical term).

Yes, in this specific word, -력 is essential as it signifies the 'power' aspect of the ability.

Yes, '귀가 밝다' is a common idiom, while '청력이 좋다' is a more direct, slightly more formal description.

It is pronounced [청녁]. The 'ㄹ' sound changes to 'ㄴ' because it follows the 'ㅇ' sound.

It is called '보청기' (bo-cheong-gi). '보' means to assist/supplement, and '청' means hearing.

Yes, it is very common in health-related conversations, news, and medical settings.

自我测试 200 个问题

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Write a sentence using '청력' and '좋다'.

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Translate: 'I had a hearing test at the hospital.'

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Write a warning about loud music and hearing.

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Write a sentence about aging and hearing.

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Translate: 'He lost his hearing in an accident.'

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Write a sentence using '보청기' and '청력'.

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Translate: 'A dog's hearing is sensitive.'

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Write a sentence about workplace safety and hearing.

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Translate: 'The hearing test result was normal.'

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Use '청력' and '시력' in one sentence.

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Translate: 'Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency.'

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Write a sentence about the importance of hearing.

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Translate: 'I am worried about my hearing.'

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Write a sentence using '청력' as an object.

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Translate: 'Is your hearing okay?'

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Write a sentence about hearing recovery.

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Translate: 'Hearing development in babies.'

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Write a sentence using '청력' and '소음'.

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Translate: 'My grandfather has weak hearing.'

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Pronounce '청력' correctly.

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Say 'My hearing is good' in Korean.

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Ask 'Where can I get a hearing test?' in Korean.

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Say 'I'm worried about my hearing' in Korean.

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Tell someone to wear earplugs to protect their hearing.

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Explain that loud music is bad for hearing in Korean.

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Say 'My grandfather wears a hearing aid' in Korean.

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Describe a dog's hearing as sensitive in Korean.

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Say 'I lost my hearing in an accident' in Korean.

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Ask 'Is this sound harmful to hearing?' in Korean.

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Say 'The hearing test result was normal' in Korean.

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Say 'I want to recover my hearing' in Korean.

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Ask 'How is your hearing these days?' in Korean.

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Say 'Hearing is a precious sense' in Korean.

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Say 'I can't hear well because of my hearing' in Korean.

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Tell a child to turn down the volume for their hearing.

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Say 'Hearing decline is natural for the elderly' in Korean.

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Ask 'Do you have hearing protection?' in Korean.

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Say 'My hearing is very sensitive' in Korean.

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Say 'I need a hearing test' in Korean.

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Listen and identify the word: [청녁]

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Listen to the sentence: '청력을 보호하세요.' What should you do?

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Listen to: '청력 검사 결과가 어때요?' What is being asked?

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Listen to: '나이가 들면 청력이 떨어집니다.' What happens as you get older?

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Listen to: '보청기를 끼면 청력이 좋아지나요?' What is the speaker asking about?

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Listen to: '소음성 난청은 청력 손실의 주범입니다.' What causes hearing loss?

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Listen to: '제 청력은 정상입니다.' Is the speaker's hearing okay?

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Listen to: '청력 보호구를 꼭 착용하세요.' What must you wear?

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Listen to: '동물의 청력은 인간과 다릅니다.' Are they the same?

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Listen to: '갑자기 청력을 잃었어요.' What happened?

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Listen to: '이 약은 청력에 도움이 됩니다.' What does the medicine do?

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Listen to: '청력 역치를 측정합시다.' What is being measured?

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Listen to: '청력이 예민한 편이에요.' How is the hearing?

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Listen to: '청력 장애인을 도와주세요.' Who should be helped?

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Listen to: '어제 청력 검사를 예약했어요.' What was reserved?

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