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물질적

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '물질적' relates to anything physical or material, often contrasting with spiritual or emotional aspects. It is commonly used in contexts discussing tangible things like wealth, evidence, or success.

Common Collocations

  • 물질적인 성공 (material success): Refers to success measured by wealth or possessions.
  • 물질적인 증거 (material evidence): Physical proof used especially in legal contexts.
  • 물질적인 풍요 (material abundance): Describes wealth or plentiful physical resources.

Register and Nuance

'물질적' is a formal adjective often found in written language, academic discussions, or formal speech. It is neutral in tone but tends to appear in serious or analytical contexts.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing '물질적' with '물리적' (physical in the sense of physics or nature). Remember, '물질적' focuses on material or tangible aspects, while '물리적' relates more to physical properties or phenomena.

Use '물질적' when emphasizing the material or economic side of a topic, especially when contrasting with non-material aspects like emotions or ideas.

Example Sentences

그는 물질적인 성공보다 정신적인 만족을 더 중요하게 생각한다.

Geuneun muljiljeokin seonggongboda jeongsinjeokin manjogeul deo jungyohage saenggakhanda.

He values spiritual satisfaction more than material success.

물질적인 증거가 없으면 법원에서 인정받기 어렵다.

Muljiljeokin jeunggeoga eopseumyeon beobwoneseo injeongbatgi eoryeopda.

Without material evidence, it is difficult to be recognized in court.

물질적인 풍요가 반드시 행복을 보장하지는 않는다.

Muljiljeokin pungyoga bandeusi haengbogeul bojanghajineun anhneunda.

Material abundance does not necessarily guarantee happiness.