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muljil[물찔]Intermediate · TOPIK II

material; substance

NounSino-Korean: 物質

  1. 1

    material; substance

    A substance that exists objectively, which is an idea opposite to the human mind.

    Korean definition: 인간의 정신과 반대되는 개념으로 객관적으로 존재하는 실체.

    • This theory discusses the master-servant relationship between mind and matter.

    • Since ancient times, philosophers have argued a great deal about the relationship between matter and mind.

  2. 2

    wealth; property

    One's wealth or property.

    Korean definition: 재산이나 재물.

    • Most religions emphasize spiritual cultivation over greed for material wealth.

    • I don't know how I should repay my emotional and material debts to my father.

  3. 3

    material; matter

    An element that occupies part of space and has mass.

    Korean definition: 공간의 일부를 차지하고 질량을 갖는 요소.

    • Light easily passes through transparent materials such as glass.

    • Smoking makes you absorb harmful substances like nicotine.