본질
Meaning: essence; true nature
What does 본질 mean?
본질 [bonjil] is a noun meaning "essence; true nature". It is rated C1 on the CEFR scale, which means advanced — academic and professional contexts. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 본질 [bonjil] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
기후 위기의 본질은 선진국의 역사적 배출 책임과 개발도상국의 발전권 보장 간의 균형에 있다 하겠습니다.
The essence of the climate crisis lies in the balance between developed countries' historical emission responsibilities and the guarantee of developing countries' right to development.
📚 From 시사 토론
How to Use 본질 in Conversation
As a noun, 본질 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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