보수적이다
To be conservative; having a tendency to maintain existing traditions, systems, or values and being cautious about rapid change.
Examples
3 of 5그 정당은 보수적인 정책을 내세우고 있다.
That political party is putting forward conservative policies.
패션 스타일이 작년에 비해 보수적으로 변했어.
The fashion style has become more conservative compared to last year.
금융 기관은 대출 심사에 보수적인 기준을 적용한다.
Financial institutions apply conservative standards to loan screening.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bo-su (보수) - Bo (보) means 'Protect' (지킬 보). You want to 'protect' the current state.
Quick Quiz
그는 변화를 싫어하고 전통을 중시하는 ( ) 성향을 가졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보수적인
Examples
그 정당은 보수적인 정책을 내세우고 있다.
formalThat political party is putting forward conservative policies.
패션 스타일이 작년에 비해 보수적으로 변했어.
informalThe fashion style has become more conservative compared to last year.
금융 기관은 대출 심사에 보수적인 기준을 적용한다.
businessFinancial institutions apply conservative standards to loan screening.
보수적인 사회에서는 새로운 아이디어가 수용되기 어렵다.
academicIn a conservative society, it is difficult for new ideas to be accepted.
그는 옷차림이 단정하고 보수적이다.
everydayHis attire is neat and conservative.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
보수주의
conservatism
보수 진영
conservative camp
보수적인 집단
conservative group
Often Confused With
Hanja is different. One means 'conservative', the other means 'repair/maintenance'.
Usage Notes
Used both in politics and to describe personal attitudes or business estimates (e.g., 'conservative estimate').
Common Mistakes
Don't assume it's always negative; in business, a 'conservative' estimate means a safe/cautious one.
Memory Tip
Bo-su (보수) - Bo (보) means 'Protect' (지킬 보). You want to 'protect' the current state.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 保 (to protect) and 守 (to keep).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean society is often described as having strong Confucian-rooted conservative values regarding family and hierarchy.
Quick Quiz
그는 변화를 싫어하고 전통을 중시하는 ( ) 성향을 가졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보수적인
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