정기적 30秒了解
- 정기적 means 'regular' or 'periodic,' specifically referring to things on a fixed schedule.
- It is a Sino-Korean word (Hanja: 定期的) used frequently in formal and professional contexts.
- To use it as an adverb ('regularly'), you must add '-으로' to get '정기적으로'.
- Common uses include health checkups, subscriptions, meetings, and bank deposits.
The Korean word 정기적 (Jeong-gi-jeok) is a multifaceted term that functions primarily as a noun and a determiner, derived from the Hanja roots 定 (정 - fixed/decided), 期 (기 - period/time), and 的 (적 - attribute/suffix). At its core, it describes an action, event, or state that occurs at predetermined, consistent intervals. Unlike words that simply mean 'often' or 'frequently,' 정기적 implies a structured schedule or a systemic recurrence. In the context of Korean society, which values punctuality and organized planning, this word is ubiquitous in professional, medical, and administrative settings.
- Etymological Breakdown
- The root 'Jeong' (定) signifies stability and lack of change, while 'Gi' (期) refers to a window of time. Combined with the suffix 'Jeok' (的), it transforms into an abstract quality of 'periodicity.'
- Semantic Range
- It spans from simple daily habits (like regular exercise) to complex industrial maintenance schedules and financial recurring payments.
"건강을 위해 정기적인 운동이 필수적입니다." (Regular exercise is essential for health.)
When we look at the nuance of 정기적, we must distinguish it from 규칙적 (Gyuchik-jeok). While both mean 'regular,' 규칙적 focuses more on the 'rule' or 'pattern' of the behavior (like sleeping at the same time), whereas 정기적 emphasizes the 'interval' or 'cycle' (like a monthly meeting). If you have a meeting every first Monday, that is 정기적. If you brush your teeth after every meal, that is 규칙적.
"우리 회사는 정기적으로 보안 점검을 실시합니다." (Our company conducts regular security checks.)
In modern digital life, this word is also the standard term for 'subscriptions.' A 'regular delivery' is called 정기 배송, and a 'regular publication' (like a magazine) is 정기 간행물. Understanding this word is key to navigating Korean bureaucracy, healthcare, and consumer services. It provides a sense of reliability and predictability that is highly esteemed in Korean culture.
Using 정기적 correctly requires understanding its grammatical flexibility. As a 'determiner noun' (관형사성 명사), it most frequently appears in two forms: followed by the particle -인 to describe a noun, or followed by -으로 to act as an adverb.
- 정기적인 + Noun: Used for 'Regular [Noun]'. Example: 정기적인 검진 (Regular checkup).
- 정기적으로 + Verb: Used for 'Regularly [Verb]'. Example: 정기적으로 청소하다 (To clean regularly).
In professional writing, such as reports or academic papers, 정기적 is preferred over '자주' (often) because it implies a controlled variable. For instance, in a scientific experiment, you wouldn't say you checked the temperature 'often'; you would say you checked it 'at regular intervals' (정기적으로).
- Common Collocations
- 정기적 모임 (Regular meeting), 정기적 업데이트 (Regular update), 정기적 후원 (Regular donation/sponsorship).
When speaking, Koreans often shorten the concept. Instead of saying '정기적인 배송을 신청했어요,' they might just say '정기 배송 신청했어요.' This compounding is very common with Sino-Korean words. You will see this in '정기 예금' (time deposit/fixed deposit) and '정기 승차권' (commuter pass).
You will encounter 정기적 in several specific domains of Korean life. Understanding these contexts will help you recognize the word instantly.
1. Healthcare and Hospitals
Korea has a robust national health insurance system that mandates 정기 건강 검진 (regular health checkups). You will hear doctors say, "정기적으로 검사를 받으셔야 합니다" (You need to get tested regularly). This is perhaps the most common oral usage for adults.
2. Finance and Banking
If you open a savings account in Korea, you will choose between a 'free savings' account and a 정기 적금 (fixed-term installment savings). Here, '정기' implies that you are committed to a fixed schedule of deposits.
3. Digital Services and Subscriptions
With the rise of the 'subscription economy,' apps like Coupang, Netflix, or even local coffee shops use the term 정기 결제 (regular payment/automated billing). When you sign up for a monthly service, the button often says '정기 구독' (Regular Subscription).
// UI Text Example
[정기 배송 서비스 신청]
매달 15일, 정기적으로 상품을 보내드립니다.
In the workplace, 정기 회의 (regular meetings) are a staple. If a manager says, "우리 정기적으로 미팅할까요?" they are suggesting a standing meeting on the calendar, not just a one-time chat.
Learners of Korean often make specific errors when using 정기적. Avoiding these will make your Korean sound much more natural and professional.
1. Overusing it for 'Often'
Many students use 정기적 when they simply mean 'often' (자주). If you go to the gym three times a week but at random times, that is 자주 가는 것. If you go every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM, that is 정기적으로 가는 것. Use 정기적 only when there is a clear, repeating schedule.
2. Misplacing the Particle
A common mistake is saying '정기적 운동' instead of '정기적인 운동'. While in news headlines the '-인' might be dropped for brevity, in standard speech and writing, the adjectival form requires '-인'.
- Incorrect Usage
- "저는 정기적 병원에 가요." (I go to the hospital regular.)
- Correct Usage
- "저는 정기적으로 병원에 가요." (I go to the hospital regularly.)
3. Confusing with '규칙적' (Gyuchik-jeok)
As mentioned before, 규칙적 refers to a pattern or rule. If you have a 'regular life' (sleeping and eating well), use 규칙적인 생활. If you have a 'regular meeting' (scheduled on a calendar), use 정기적인 모임. Using 정기적 for lifestyle habits can sound slightly robotic, as if you are a machine following a programmed interval.
To truly master 정기적, you should understand its synonyms and how they differ in nuance. This allows for more precise expression.
1. 규칙적 (Gyuchik-jeok) - 'Regular/Systematic'
Focuses on following a rule (규칙). Best for lifestyle habits, biological rhythms, and patterns.
Example: 규칙적인 식사 (Regular meals).
2. 주기적 (Jugi-jeok) - 'Periodic/Cyclical'
Focuses on the 'cycle' (주기). Often used in scientific, technical, or astronomical contexts. It implies a wave-like recurrence.
Example: 주기적인 혜성의 방문 (Periodic visit of a comet).
3. 상시적 (Sangsi-jeok) - 'Constant/Always'
Means 'at all times.' While 정기적 has gaps between events, 상시적 implies the state is always active or the opportunity is always there.
Example: 상시적인 모니터링 (Constant monitoring).
4. 고정적 (Gojeong-jeok) - 'Fixed/Static'
Refers to something that is set and does not change. Often used for income or expenses.
Example: 고정적인 수입 (Fixed income).
How Formal Is It?
难度评级
需要掌握的语法
-마다 (every)
-기 마련이다 (bound to)
-곤 하다 (used to/frequently do)
按水平分级的例句
정기적인 모임이 있어요.
There is a regular meeting.
정기적인 (regular) + 모임 (meeting)
우리는 정기적으로 만나요.
We meet regularly.
정기적으로 (regularly) + 만나요 (meet)
정기 세일 기간입니다.
It is the regular sale period.
정기 (regular) + 세일 (sale)
정기 휴일은 월요일입니다.
The regular holiday is Monday.
정기 (regular) + 휴일 (holiday)
정기적인 운동을 하세요.
Please do regular exercise.
Imperative form with 'regular exercise'.
정기 구독을 신청했어요.
I applied for a regular subscription.
정기 구독 (regular subscription)
정기 검진이 중요해요.
Regular checkups are important.
정기 검진 (regular checkup)
정기 버스가 옵니다.
The regular bus is coming.
정기 (regular/scheduled) + 버스 (bus)
저는 정기적으로 일기를 써요.
I write a diary regularly.
Adverbial use of 정기적으로.
정기적인 청소가 필요합니다.
Regular cleaning is necessary.
Adjectival use describing 'cleaning'.
정기 예금을 만들고 싶어요.
I want to open a fixed deposit account.
Banking term: 정기 예금.
이 잡지는 정기 간행물입니다.
This magazine is a regular publication.
Formal term for publications.
정기적으로 물을 주세요.
Please water the plants regularly.
Instructional use.
정기 회의는 매주 금요일입니다.
The regular meeting is every Friday.
Business context.
정기 후원을 시작했습니다.
I started a regular donation.
Charity context.
정기 배송으로 주문하세요.
Please order via regular delivery.
E-commerce context.
건강을 위해 정기적인 검진을 받는 것이 좋습니다.
It is good to get regular checkups for your health.
Gerund construction ~는 것이 좋다.
우리 회사는 정기적으로 직원 교육을 실시합니다.
Our company regularly conducts employee training.
Formal verb '실시하다' (to conduct).
정기적인 업데이트를 통해 보안을 강화하세요.
Strengthen security through regular updates.
Instrumental particle '~를 통해'.
그는 정기적으로 기부를 실천하고 있습니다.
He is practicing regular donations.
Progressive form ~고 있다.
정기 승차권을 이용하면 교통비를 아낄 수 있어요.
You can save on transportation costs by using a commuter pass.
Potential form ~ㄹ 수 있다.
정기적인 휴식은 업무 효율을 높여줍니다.
Regular breaks increase work efficiency.
Causative/Benefactive ~어 주다.
이 서비스는 정기 결제가 필요합니다.
This service requires regular payments.
Noun '결제' (payment).
정기적인 평가를 통해 실력을 확인하세요.
Check your skills through regular evaluations.
Noun '평가' (evaluation).
정기적인 시장 조사는 사업 성공의 핵심입니다.
Regular market research is the key to business success.
Abstract noun '핵심' (core/key).
데이터를 정기적으로 백업하는 습관을 기르세요.
Develop the habit of backing up data regularly.
Noun-modifying form ~는 습관.
정기적인 운동은 만성 질환 예방에 효과적입니다.
Regular exercise is effective in preventing chronic diseases.
Medical terminology '만성 질환' (chronic disease).
그 단체는 정기적으로 학술 세미나를 개최합니다.
The organization regularly holds academic seminars.
Formal verb '개최하다' (to host/hold).
정기적인 기계 점검은 사고를 방지할 수 있습니다.
Regular machine inspections can prevent accidents.
Verb '방지하다' (to prevent).
정기 간행물을 통해 최신 정보를 얻을 수 있습니다.
You can get the latest information through regular publications.
Noun '간행물' (publication).
정기적인 소통은 팀워크를 강화하는 데 중요합니다.
Regular communication is important for strengthening teamwork.
Construction ~는 데 (in doing something).
정기 예금의 금리가 최근에 인상되었습니다.
The interest rate on fixed deposits has recently increased.
Economic term '금리' (interest rate).
정기적인 성과 지표 분석은 기업의 지속 가능성을 보장합니다.
Regular analysis of performance indicators ensures corporate sustainability.
Advanced term '성과 지표' (KPI).
정기적으로 법률 자문을 받는 것이 리스크 관리에 유리합니다.
Receiving regular legal advice is advantageous for risk management.
Business term '리스크 관리' (risk management).
정기적인 사회 조사는 여론의 흐름을 파악하는 도구입니다.
Regular social surveys are tools for grasping the flow of public opinion.
Sociological term '여론' (public opinion).
시스템의 정기적인 유지 보수는 장기적인 비용 절감을 가져옵니다.
Regular maintenance of the system brings long-term cost savings.
Compound noun '유지 보수' (maintenance).
정기적인 신체 활동이 뇌 기능 저하를 늦춘다는 연구 결과가 있습니다.
There are research results showing that regular physical activity slows brain function decline.
Indirect discourse ~ㄴ다는 연구 결과.
정기적인 감사(audit)를 통해 투명한 경영을 실현해야 합니다.
Transparent management must be realized through regular audits.
Administrative term '감사' (audit).
정기적인 문화 행사는 지역 공동체의 결속력을 높입니다.
Regular cultural events increase the solidarity of the local community.
Social term '결속력' (solidarity/cohesion).
정기적인 정책 검토는 급변하는 환경에 대응하기 위해 필수적입니다.
Regular policy reviews are essential to respond to a rapidly changing environment.
Political term '정책 검토' (policy review).
정기적인 담론의 장을 마련함으로써 민주주의의 가치를 공고히 할 수 있다.
By providing a forum for regular discourse, the values of democracy can be solidified.
High-level particle '~함으로써' (by doing).
정기적인 자아 성찰은 실존적 불안을 극복하는 철학적 방법론이다.
Regular self-reflection is a philosophical methodology for overcoming existential anxiety.
Philosophical term '실존적 불안' (existential anxiety).
정기적인 기후 데이터 수집은 전 지구적 위기 대응의 초석이 된다.
Regular collection of climate data serves as the cornerstone of the global crisis response.
Metaphorical term '초석' (cornerstone).
정기적인 세수 확보는 국가 재정 건전성을 유지하는 근간이다.
Securing regular tax revenue is the foundation for maintaining national fiscal health.
Economic term '세수' (tax revenue).
정기적인 문학 비평은 텍스트의 다층적 의미를 탐구하는 과정이다.
Regular literary criticism is a process of exploring the multi-layered meanings of a text.
Literary term '다층적 의미' (multi-layered meaning).
정기적인 생태계 모니터링은 생물 다양성 보존을 위한 선결 과제이다.
Regular ecosystem monitoring is a prerequisite for biodiversity conservation.
Formal term '선결 과제' (prerequisite task).
정기적인 교류를 통해 양국 간의 외교적 신뢰를 구축해 왔다.
Diplomatic trust between the two countries has been built through regular exchanges.
Perfective aspect '~해 왔다'.
정기적인 기술 혁신은 시장에서의 경쟁 우위를 점하는 유일한 길이다.
Regular technological innovation is the only way to occupy a competitive advantage in the market.
Business term '경쟁 우위' (competitive advantage).
常见搭配
常用短语
容易混淆的词
习语与表达
容易混淆
句型
词族
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如何使用
Always use '정기적으로' for 'regularly'.
정기적 is about the clock/calendar; 규칙적 is about the habit/rule.
- Using '정기적' when you mean 'often' (자주) without a schedule.
- Forgetting the '-인' in '정기적인 [Noun]'.
- Confusing '정기적' (periodic) with '장기적' (long-term).
- Using '정기적' to describe a person's personality (use '성실하다' instead).
- Mispronouncing '정기' as '전기' (electricity).
小贴士
Adverb vs Adjective
Use '정기적인' before nouns and '정기적으로' before verbs. This is a common test point.
Hanja Root
Remember 'Gi' (期) means period. It's the same 'Gi' in 'Gigan' (duration) and 'Haggi' (semester).
Health Checkups
In Korea, '정기 검진' is a way of life. Mentioning this shows cultural awareness.
J-G-J
Just Go Jointly - things done '정기적' are often done with others on a schedule.
Subscriptions
If you use an app in Korean, look for '정기 결제' to manage your payments.
Formal Tone
Replace '자주' with '정기적으로' in your TOPIK essays to increase your score.
Natural Flow
Koreans often say '정기적으로' quickly, almost sounding like '정기적으루'.
Keywords
When you hear '정기', expect a schedule-related word to follow.
Meetings
Use '정기 회의' to suggest a recurring meeting to your Korean colleagues.
Antonyms
Learn '비정기적' (irregular) alongside it to expand your range.
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词源
Sino-Korean
文化背景
In Korean companies, '정기 회의' are often seen as essential for 'harmony' (인화).
Koreans are very proactive about '정기 검진' due to high health consciousness.
The '정기 적금' (fixed savings) is a traditional way Korean families build wealth.
在生活中练习
真实语境
对话开场白
"정기적으로 운동하는 편이에요? (Do you exercise regularly?)"
"정기 구독하는 서비스가 있어요? (Do you have any subscription services?)"
"정기적인 모임에 참여하시나요? (Do you participate in any regular meetings?)"
"정기 검진은 언제 받으셨어요? (When did you last get a regular checkup?)"
"정기적으로 여행을 가시나요? (Do you go on trips regularly?)"
日记主题
내가 정기적으로 하는 일들에 대해 써보세요. (Write about things you do regularly.)
정기적인 습관이 왜 중요한지 생각해보세요. (Think about why regular habits are important.)
정기 구독 서비스의 장단점은 무엇인가요? (What are the pros and cons of subscription services?)
정기적인 휴식이 필요한 이유는 무엇일까요? (Why is regular rest necessary?)
나만의 정기적인 루틴을 만들어보세요. (Create your own regular routine.)
常见问题
10 个问题No, it's used in daily life for subscriptions and meetings, but it sounds more precise than '자주'.
It's better to say '정기적인 운동' (adjective) or '정기적으로 운동하기' (adverb).
It's a fixed-term deposit where you leave money in the bank for a set period to earn higher interest.
You can say '비정기적으로' or '불규칙적으로'.
Not usually to describe a person's character, but to describe their scheduled actions.
정기적 is usually for human schedules; 주기적 is for natural or scientific cycles.
Only if that 'often' follows a strict schedule.
Yes, it's the standard term for any subscription service like Netflix or magazines.
It's a pass for a set period, like a monthly subway pass.
In '정기', the '적' makes it an attribute. '정기' alone is a noun meaning 'fixed period'.
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Summary
정기적 is the essential word for describing anything scheduled or systematic in Korean. While '자주' means often, '정기적' means there is a specific, repeating time frame involved, making it vital for professional and organized life.
- 정기적 means 'regular' or 'periodic,' specifically referring to things on a fixed schedule.
- It is a Sino-Korean word (Hanja: 定期的) used frequently in formal and professional contexts.
- To use it as an adverb ('regularly'), you must add '-으로' to get '정기적으로'.
- Common uses include health checkups, subscriptions, meetings, and bank deposits.
Adverb vs Adjective
Use '정기적인' before nouns and '정기적으로' before verbs. This is a common test point.
Hanja Root
Remember 'Gi' (期) means period. It's the same 'Gi' in 'Gigan' (duration) and 'Haggi' (semester).
Health Checkups
In Korea, '정기 검진' is a way of life. Mentioning this shows cultural awareness.
J-G-J
Just Go Jointly - things done '정기적' are often done with others on a schedule.
例句
정기적인 운동은 건강에 매우 유익합니다.
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