핵심
Meaning: core; key point; essence
What does 핵심 mean?
핵심 [haegsim] is a noun meaning "core; key point; essence". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. 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 핵심 [haegsim] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
이러한 연속성과 변화를 동시에 이해하는 것이 문학 연구의 핵심입니다.
Understanding this continuity and change simultaneously is the core of literary studies.
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How to Use 핵심 in Conversation
As a noun, 핵심 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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