C2 noun advanced

함의

[hamui]

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.

📚 From Advanced Idiomatic Expressions

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.

📚 From 전문 학술

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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