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응시

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '응시' primarily refers to the act of applying for or taking an exam, test, or interview. It is a formal term often used in official or academic contexts, such as civil service exams, university entrance tests, or professional certifications.

Common Contexts

'응시' is commonly used when discussing eligibility, application, and participation in exams. It implies a formal process rather than casual or informal testing.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 응시하다: to take or apply for an exam
  • 응시 자격: eligibility to apply for an exam
  • 시험에 응시하다: to sit for an exam
  • 응시 인원: number of applicants

These collocations are frequently seen in announcements, official documents, and news related to examinations.

Register and Politeness

'응시' is a formal noun and is typically used in written language or formal speech. It is not commonly used in casual conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '응시' with '응시하다' as a verb. Remember that '응시' is a noun, and the verb form is '응시하다'. Also, do not confuse '응시' (taking an exam) with '응시' meaning 'a steady gaze' which is a less common meaning and usually appears in literary contexts.

Example Sentences

그는 이번 달에 공무원 시험에 응시할 예정이다.

Geuneun ibeon dare gongmuwon siheome eungsi hal yejeongida.

He plans to take the civil service exam this month.

응시 자격을 갖추려면 일정한 학력이 필요하다.

Eungsi jagyeogeul gatchuryeomyeon iljeonghan hakryeogi piryohada.

To be eligible to apply, a certain level of education is required.

응시 인원이 예상보다 많아서 시험장이 부족했다.

Eungsi inwoni yesangboda manhaseo siheomjangi bujokhaetda.

There were more applicants than expected, so the exam venue was insufficient.