정수
Meaning: essence; quintessence
What does 정수 mean?
정수 [jeongsu] is a noun meaning "essence; quintessence". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. 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 정수 [jeongsu] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
그러나 일부 관객은 원작의 정수가 훼손되었다며 아쉬움을 표현하기도 하였습니다.
However, some audience members expressed disappointment, saying the essence of the original was damaged.
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How to Use 정수 in Conversation
As a noun, 정수 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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