상충하다
To be in conflict or contradiction with each other; to clash (of interests, opinions, or theories).
Examples
3 of 5가족의 일과 회사의 일이 상충할 때가 많아요.
Family and work matters often conflict with each other.
이익 단체 간의 이해관계가 상충하고 있습니다.
Interests between interest groups are in conflict.
네 말이랑 행동이 상충하잖아.
Your words and actions are contradicting each other.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sang-chung: 'Sang' (mutual) + 'Chung' (collision). Mutual collision of ideas.
Quick Quiz
개인의 자유와 공공의 이익이 서로 ____ 경우 어떻게 해야 할까?
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상충하는
Examples
가족의 일과 회사의 일이 상충할 때가 많아요.
everydayFamily and work matters often conflict with each other.
이익 단체 간의 이해관계가 상충하고 있습니다.
formalInterests between interest groups are in conflict.
네 말이랑 행동이 상충하잖아.
informalYour words and actions are contradicting each other.
새로운 데이터는 기존의 이론과 상충하는 면이 있다.
academicThe new data has aspects that conflict with existing theories.
개발과 보존이라는 두 가치가 상충하고 있습니다.
businessThe two values of development and preservation are in conflict.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
상충되는 의견
conflicting opinions
이해 상충
conflict of interest
상충 관계
conflicting relationship / trade-off
Often Confused With
'충돌하다' can be physical (car crash) or abstract, while '상충하다' is almost exclusively used for abstract things like interests or ideas.
Usage Notes
A very formal word used to describe logical contradictions or social conflicts in IELTS essays.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '싸우다' (to fight) when describing conflicting ideas. '상충하다' is the academic term.
Memory Tip
Sang-chung: 'Sang' (mutual) + 'Chung' (collision). Mutual collision of ideas.
Word Origin
From Hanja 相衝 (mutually + to collide/rush).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
개인의 자유와 공공의 이익이 서로 ____ 경우 어떻게 해야 할까?
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상충하는
Related Vocabulary
More logic words
조응하다
B2To correspond or respond to something else, often in a structural or logical way. It is used to describe how two elements match or balance each other.
간접적
B2Not directly caused by something; happening through a medium or as a secondary result. It describes a relationship where there is an intermediate step between cause and effect.
수긍하다
B2To accept, concede, or agree with someone's opinion or a fact because it is reasonable and convincing. It implies a rational consent after consideration.
환기
B2The act of calling attention to a topic or feeling, or the act of refreshing the air in a room.
반론하다
B2To argue against an existing opinion, claim, or theory with a counter-argument.
임의적
B2Done by choice or at random rather than by reason, necessity, or fixed rules. It can also mean 'arbitrary' in a legal or scientific context.
연역
B2Deduction; a method of reasoning from general principles to specific conclusions.
귀납
B2Induction; a method of reasoning that uses specific instances or data to form a general conclusion.
판단하다
B2To form an opinion or reach a conclusion after considering facts or evidence.
논박하다
B2To refute or rebut an opponent's argument or theory by pointing out flaws. A high-level academic word for debate.
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