질문 (jil-mun, jilmun) · 답변 (dap-byeon, dapbyeon) · 설명 (seol-myeong, seolmyeong)
질문 means asking a question, 답변 means answering it, and 설명 means giving a detailed explanation.
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The act or statement of asking a question or raising a doubt
When to use
Asking in an interview, Wondering during class, Raising doubts in a debate
The nuance
Used when asking someone to obtain information or clarify something; expresses curiosity or doubt.
A response or answer given to a question
When to use
Replying to emails, Answering in an interview, Responding to customer inquiries
The nuance
Used when giving an answer or response to a question or request, formal or informal.
A detailed explanation or clarification of content or situation
When to use
Explaining product usage, Elaborating concepts, Clearing misunderstandings
The nuance
Used when elaborating or clarifying reasons or processes to help others understand.
면접에서 좋은 질문을 하는 것이 중요하다.
myeon-jeop-e-seo joh-eun jil-mun-eul ha-neun geos-i jung-yo-ha-da., myeon jeop e seo joh eun jil mun eul ha neun geos i jung yo ha da.
Asking questions in an interview is the act of questioning, so 질문 is correct.
면접에서 좋은 답변을 하는 것이 중요하다.
myeon-jeop-e-seo joh-eun dap-byeon-eul ha-neun geos-i jung-yo-ha-da., myeon jeop e seo joh eun dap byeon eul ha neun geos i jung yo ha da.
Answering questions in an interview is a response, so 답변 is correct.
면접에서 좋은 설명을 하는 것이 중요하다.
myeon-jeop-e-seo joh-eun seol-myeong-eul ha-neun geos-i jung-yo-ha-da., myeon jeop e seo joh eun seol myeong eul ha neun geos i jung yo ha da.
Explaining one's thoughts or experiences in detail during an interview fits 설명.
수업 중에 질문을 답변하다.
su-eop jung-e jil-mun-eul dap-byeon-ha-da., su eop jung e jil mun eul dap byeon ha da.
'질문' means to ask, '답변' means to answer; you answer a 질문, not answer a question itself.
고객 문의에 설명을 보내다.
go-gaek mun-ui-e seol-myeong-eul bo-nae-da., go gaek mun ui e seol myeong eul bo nae da.
You send 답변 (an answer) to customer inquiries, not 설명 (an explanation).
제품 사용법에 대해 자세한 설명을 드리겠습니다.
je-pum sa-yong-beop-e dae-hae ja-se-han seol-myeong-eul deu-ri-gess-seup-ni-da., je pum sa yong beop e dae hae ja se han seol myeong eul deu ri gess seup ni da.
Giving detailed information about product usage fits 설명.
질문을 설명해 주세요.
jil-mun-eul seol-myeong-hae ju-se-yo., jil mun eul seol myeong hae ju se yo.
You don't explain a question; you ask or clarify it.
답변을 질문하다.
dap-byeon-eul jil-mun-ha-da., dap byeon eul jil mun ha da.
You cannot 'ask' an answer; you ask a question.
What is the act of asking questions in an interview?
What is the appropriate response to customer inquiries?
Which word is used when giving detailed information about product usage?
