치우치다
To lean toward one side or to be biased or unbalanced in one's perspective, distribution, or action.
Examples
3 of 5그의 주장은 너무 감정에 치우쳐 있다.
His argument is too biased toward emotion.
부의 분배가 한쪽으로 치우치는 것은 사회적 문제다.
The unbalanced distribution of wealth is a social problem.
우리는 이론에만 치우치지 말고 실무도 배워야 한다.
We shouldn't lean only toward theory; we must learn practical work too.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Chiu (치우) - Think of 'Chew' - if you only chew on one side, your jaw is unbalanced.
Quick Quiz
논문은 객관적이어야 하며 개인적인 감정에 ( ) 안 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 치우쳐서는
Examples
그의 주장은 너무 감정에 치우쳐 있다.
formalHis argument is too biased toward emotion.
부의 분배가 한쪽으로 치우치는 것은 사회적 문제다.
academicThe unbalanced distribution of wealth is a social problem.
우리는 이론에만 치우치지 말고 실무도 배워야 한다.
everydayWe shouldn't lean only toward theory; we must learn practical work too.
판사는 선입견에 치우치지 않고 판결을 내려야 한다.
formalA judge must deliver a verdict without being biased by prejudice.
그 영화는 너무 교훈적인 면에만 치우친 것 같아.
informalI think that movie leaned too much toward being educational.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
어느 한쪽에 치우치지 않고
without leaning to either side
치우친 생각
biased thought
치우친 견해
lopsided view
Often Confused With
'기울다' is often physical leaning; '치우치다' is more often used for abstract bias or lack of balance.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in discussions about fairness, media, and academic methodology.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use the particle ~에 with '치우치다'.
Memory Tip
Chiu (치우) - Think of 'Chew' - if you only chew on one side, your jaw is unbalanced.
Word Origin
Native Korean word.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
논문은 객관적이어야 하며 개인적인 감정에 ( ) 안 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 치우쳐서는
Related Vocabulary
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정착
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계층화
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결속
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포용하다
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조화롭다
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연대
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이질성
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다원성
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정형화
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파편화
B2The process of breaking into small, disconnected fragments or pieces. In sociology or media studies, it refers to the breaking up of a unified group or audience.
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