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생존

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '생존' primarily means 'survival' or 'existence.' It is often used in contexts related to continuing life or existence under difficult or challenging conditions.

Common Contexts

You will frequently encounter '생존' in discussions about survival in nature, social competition, or emergencies. It carries a somewhat formal tone and is common in news, academic, and serious conversations.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 생존 경쟁 (survival competition): Refers to fierce competition where only the strongest survive.
  • 생존 확률 (survival probability): Used when discussing chances or likelihood of survival.
  • 생존을 위해 (for survival): A common phrase indicating actions taken to continue living.

Usage Tips

When using '생존,' speakers often imply a struggle or effort to maintain life or existence. It is not used for casual existence but rather for situations involving challenge or risk. Avoid confusing it with 단순한 존재 (simple existence), as '생존' emphasizes active survival.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '생존' with '존재,' which means 'existence' in a more general or abstract sense. Remember, '생존' is about living through hardship or danger, while '존재' can refer to mere presence or being.

Example Sentences

그는 극한 상황에서도 생존을 위해 최선을 다했다.

Geuneun geukhan sanghwangedo saengjon-eul wihae choeseon-eul dahatda.

He did his best to survive even in extreme conditions.

생존 경쟁이 치열한 사회에서 살아남기 위해 노력해야 한다.

Saengjon gyeongjaengi chiyeolhan sahoeeseo sal-anamgi wihae noryeokhaeya handa.

You have to work hard to survive in a society with fierce competition.

생존 확률을 높이기 위해서는 침착함이 중요하다.

Saengjon hwakryul-eul nop-igi wihaeseoneun chimchakhami jung-yohada.

Calmness is important to increase the chances of survival.