함의
Meaning: implication; connotation; significance
What does 함의 mean?
함의 [hamui] is a noun meaning "implication; connotation; significance". It is rated C2 on the CEFR scale, which means proficient — nuanced literary or specialized use. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (2)
Here are real-life sentences where 함의 [hamui] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
연구자는 두 달간 결론부를 전면 재구성하여 연구의 학문적 기여와 실천적 함의를 명확히 제시하였다.
The researcher completely restructured the conclusion over two months, clearly presenting the academic contribution and practical implications of the research.
또한 결론부에서 연구의 함의를 보다 구체적으로 논의할 것을 주문합니다.
Additionally, we instruct that the implications of the research be discussed more specifically in the conclusion section.
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How to Use 함의 in Conversation
As a noun, 함의 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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