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주요 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of “주요” as composed of “주” (the main part) and “요” (a suffix that adds emphasis), similar to how you emphasize the main point in English.
• Associate it with words like “major” or “primary”—when you hear “main,” recall “주요” as the core or essential part of something.

Explanations:
• “주요” (ju-yo) is used to denote that something is the primary or most important among others.
• It often modifies nouns to highlight their significance; for example, 주요 특징 (main characteristics) or 주요 목적 (main purpose).

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 주된 (ju-dwen) – meaning “primary” or “predominant.”
• 주요 can sometimes overlap with 중요 (jung-yoong), though 중요 more directly means “important.”

Alternate Meanings / Slang:
• There are no prominent slang meanings for “주요.” It is used rather formally in both written and spoken Korean to indicate the chief or main element.

Example Sentences:
• 이 보고서는 회사의 주요 문제를 다룹니다.
  (ee bo-go-seo-neun hoe-sa-ui ju-yo mun-je-reul da-dum-ni-da.)
  “This report addresses the company's main issues.”
• 서울은 한국의 주요 도시 중 하나입니다.
  (seo-ul-eun han-guk-ui ju-yo do-si jung ha-na-im-ni-da.)
  “Seoul is one of Korea’s main cities.”
• 주요 뉴스가 저녁 7시에 방송됩니다.
  (ju-yo nyu-seu-ga jeo-nyeok 7-si-e bang-song-doem-ni-da.)
  “The main news is broadcast at 7 in the evening.”

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