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영향력

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Meaning and Usage

The noun '영향력' refers to the power or capacity to influence people, events, or decisions. It is commonly used in contexts involving social, political, or commercial influence.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '영향력' when discussing leaders, celebrities, advertisements, or any factor that affects others' behavior or opinions.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 영향력을 행사하다: to exercise or wield influence
  • 영향력이 크다/작다: to have strong/weak influence
  • 영향력을 미치다: to have an influence on something

These expressions help specify how influence is applied or its degree.

Register and Nuance

'영향력' is a formal noun used in both spoken and written Korean. It is neutral in politeness but often appears in formal discussions or media.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '영향력' with '영향', which means 'influence' as well but is more general and can refer to the effect itself rather than the power to influence. Use '영향력' when emphasizing the power or capacity to influence.

Example Sentences

그는 정치 분야에서 큰 영향력을 가지고 있다.

Geuneun jeongchi bunyaeseo keun yeonghyangryeogeul gajigo itda.

He has great influence in the political field.

이 광고는 소비자들의 구매 결정에 큰 영향력을 미친다.

I gwanggo neun sobija deurui gumae gyeoljeonge keun yeonghyangryeogeul michinda.

This advertisement has a strong influence on consumers' purchasing decisions.

영향력을 행사할 때는 책임감도 함께 가져야 한다.

Yeonghyangryeogeul haengsahal ttaeneun chaegimgamdo hamkke gajyeoya handa.

When exercising influence, one must also have a sense of responsibility.