Korean word

요소

Pronunciation

Romanizationyoso

Meaning

  • nounelement

Example

성공의 요소는 꾸준한 노력이다.seong gong ui yo so neun kku jun han no ryeo gi da

Steady effort is a factor in success.

Illustration for 요소 (element)

More examples

이 문제의 요소를 하나씩 확인해 보자.i mun je ui yo so reul ha na ssik hwa gin hae po ja

Let's check the elements of this problem one by one.

Core concept

A basic part that helps form a whole or contributes to an outcome.

Common phrases

  • 구성 요소ku seong yo so

    component

  • 필수 요소pil su yo so

    essential element

  • 핵심 요소haek ssim yo so

    key element

Similar words

구성요소kuseongyoso: A unit that makes up the structure or workings of a whole.
성분seongbun: A substance that forms part of a mixture, product, or other whole.
요인yoin: A condition or cause that helps produce a result or event.
부분pubun: One section or item that makes up a larger whole.

Definition in Korean

여러 부분으로 이루어진 것에서 각 부분을 이루는 기본 성분이나 구성 단위yeo reo pu bu neu ro i ru eo jin keo se seo kak pu bu neul i ru neun ki bon seong bu ni na ku seong ta nwi

Word origin

요소 (yoso, "element") is a Sino-Korean word formed from ideas of what is needed and basic substance, fitting its use for a basic part or contributing factor.

Usage tips

  • English element often suggests a basic part of a system, while Korean 요소 (yoso, "element") also commonly describes a condition that contributes to an outcome such as success.

Other meanings

  • componentnoun
  • factornoun
  • ingredientnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 구성요소kuseongyosocomponentnoun
  • 필수요소pilsuyosoessential elementnoun
  • 핵심요소haekssimyosokey elementnoun

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