강조 (gang-jo, gangjo) · 완화 (wan-hwa, wanhwa) · 생략 (saeng-ryak, saengryak)
강조 (gangjo) highlights something strongly, 완화 (wanwa) softens strong expressions, and 생략 (saengnip) omits unnecessary parts for brevity.
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Emphasizing or highlighting a particular fact or content
When to use
Highlight important info, Emphasize key explanation, Stress topic in speech
The nuance
Used to make important information or key points stand out; to strongly express a specific part of a sentence or speech.
Softening strong expressions or making a situation less severe
When to use
Soften negative expression, Ease conflict situation, Polite requests
The nuance
Used to tone down negative or strong tones; to soften expressions considering the listener's feelings.
Omitting unnecessary or redundant parts to express concisely
When to use
Omit redundant content, Concise writing, Simplify informal talk
The nuance
Intentionally omitting parts that do not affect content delivery to make sentences concise; mainly used to reduce redundancy or repetition in writing or speech.
이 부분을 강조해서 설명해야 합니다.
i bu-bun-eul gang-jo-hae-seo seol-myeong-hae-ya hap-ni-da., i bu bun eul gang jo hae seo seol myeong hae ya hap ni da.
'강조' fits for highlighting important parts.
그의 말투를 완화해서 듣는 게 좋겠어요.
geu-ui mal-tu-reul wan-hwa-hae-seo deut-neun ge joh-gess-eo-yo., geu ui mal tu reul wan hwa hae seo deut neun ge joh gess eo yo.
'완화' is correct for softening a strong tone.
중복된 내용을 강조해서 빼세요.
jung-bok-doen nae-yong-eul gang-jo-hae-seo ppae-se-yo., jung bok doen nae yong eul gang jo hae seo ppae se yo.
'강조' means to highlight, so it doesn't fit with 'removing'; use '생략' instead.
문장을 완화해서 더 짧게 만드세요.
mun-jang-eul wan-hwa-hae-seo deo jjap-ge man-deu-se-yo., mun jang eul wan hwa hae seo deo jjap ge man deu se yo.
'완화' means to soften, not shorten sentences; '생략' is appropriate.
중요한 단어를 생략하면 의미가 달라질 수 있다.
jung-yo-han dan-eo-reul saeng-ryak-ha-myeon ui-mi-ga dal-ra-jil su iss-da., jung yo han dan eo reul saeng ryak ha myeon ui mi ga dal ra jil su iss da.
Omitting important parts changes meaning, so '생략' is correct.
회의에서 의견을 강조하지 않고 생략했다.
hoe-ui-e-seo ui-gyeon-eul gang-jo-ha-ji an-go saeng-ryak-haess-da., hoe ui e seo ui gyeon eul gang jo ha ji an go saeng ryak haess da.
'생략' fits omitting without emphasizing opinions.
상대방 기분을 생각해 표현을 강조했다.
sang-dae-bang gi-bun-eul saeng-gak-hae pyo-hyeon-eul gang-jo-haess-da., sang dae bang gi bun eul saeng gak hae pyo hyeon eul gang jo haess da.
'강조' means to highlight, so it doesn't fit softening expressions; use '완화'.
부정적인 말을 생략해서 부드럽게 만들었다.
bu-jeong-jeok-in mal-eul saeng-ryak-hae-seo bu-deu-reop-ge man-deul-eoss-da., bu jeong jeok in mal eul saeng ryak hae seo bu deu reop ge man deul eoss da.
'생략' suits omitting negative words to soften expression.
Which word is used to highlight important content?
What means removing unnecessary parts to make sentences concise?
Which word fits softening negative expressions?
