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위주

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean suffix '위주' (wiju) means 'oriented toward' or 'centered on' something. It is used to indicate that a particular aspect or factor is given primary importance or focus.

Common Contexts

You will often see '위주' used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as business, education, health, and service industries. It helps specify the main priority or approach, for example, '고객 만족 위주' (customer satisfaction-oriented) or '실습 위주' (practice-centered).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 고객 만족 위주: focusing on customer satisfaction
  • 이론 위주: theory-oriented
  • 실습 위주: practice-oriented
  • 건강 위주: health-centered

These collocations clarify what is prioritized or emphasized.

Register and Politeness

'위주' is neutral and commonly used in written and spoken Korean, especially in professional or academic settings. It is not casual slang but also not overly formal.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '위주' with '중심' (center) or '중심으로' (centered on), but '위주' specifically implies prioritizing or giving importance rather than just physical or conceptual centrality. Use '위주' when you want to express that something is the main focus or priority.

Example Sentences

이 회사는 고객 만족 위주로 서비스를 제공합니다.

I hoesa-neun gogaeg manjok wiju-ro seobiseu-reul jegonghamnida.

This company provides services oriented toward customer satisfaction.

교육은 이론 위주가 아니라 실습 위주로 진행됩니다.

Gyoyuk-eun iron wiju-ga anira silseup wiju-ro jinhaengdoemnida.

Education is conducted not theory-oriented but practice-oriented.

건강 위주로 식단을 조절하는 것이 중요합니다.

Geongang wiju-ro sikdan-eul jojolhaneun geosi jungyohamnida.

It is important to adjust your diet with a focus on health.