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유지

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '유지' (yuji) primarily means 'maintenance' or 'preservation.' It is used to describe the act of keeping something in a certain state or condition over time. This can apply to physical states like health or temperature, abstract concepts like satisfaction or standards, and more.

Common Contexts

'유지' is often used in formal and neutral contexts, such as business, health, and technical discussions. It is a noun derived from the verb '유지하다' (to maintain).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 유지하다: to maintain or preserve something
  • 상태를 유지하다: to keep a state or condition
  • 균형을 유지하다: to maintain balance
  • 질서를 유지하다: to maintain order

These collocations are common in both spoken and written Korean.

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '유지' with similar-sounding words like '유지' meaning 'oil paper' in older or less common usage, which is rare. In modern Korean, '유지' almost always refers to maintenance or preservation.

When using '유지하다,' remember it is a formal verb often used in professional or academic contexts rather than casual conversation.

Example Sentences

건강을 유지하려면 규칙적으로 운동해야 합니다.

Geongangeul yujiharyeomyeon gyuchikjeogeuro undonghaeya hamnida.

To maintain health, you need to exercise regularly.

이 회사는 고객 만족도를 유지하는 데 집중하고 있습니다.

I hoesaneun gogaeg manjokdoreul yujihaneun de jipjunghago itsseumnida.

This company focuses on maintaining customer satisfaction.

온도를 일정하게 유지하는 것이 중요합니다.

Ondoreul iljeonghage yujihaneun geosi jungyohamnida.

It is important to keep the temperature constant.