인습적
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional to the point of being unoriginal or bound by old customs.
Examples
3 of 5인습적인 관습이 여성의 사회 진출을 가로막기도 한다.
Conventional customs sometimes block women's social advancement.
이 영화는 인습적인 로맨스 영화의 틀을 깨뜨렸다.
This movie broke the mold of conventional romance films.
기업이 성장하려면 인습적인 경영 방식에서 탈피해야 합니다.
To grow, a company must break away from conventional management methods.
Word Family
Memory Tip
In (Inherit) + Seup (Habit). Inherited habits that are hard to break.
Quick Quiz
그 예술가는 ( ) 화법을 거부하고 새로운 스타일을 창조했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인습적인
Examples
인습적인 관습이 여성의 사회 진출을 가로막기도 한다.
academicConventional customs sometimes block women's social advancement.
이 영화는 인습적인 로맨스 영화의 틀을 깨뜨렸다.
everydayThis movie broke the mold of conventional romance films.
기업이 성장하려면 인습적인 경영 방식에서 탈피해야 합니다.
businessTo grow, a company must break away from conventional management methods.
사회에는 아직도 인습적인 편견이 많이 남아 있다.
formalThere are still many conventional prejudices left in society.
부모님의 생각이 너무 인습적이라 대화가 안 통해.
informalMy parents' thoughts are so conventional that I can't talk to them.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
인습적인 틀
conventional frame/mold
인습에 얽매이다
to be bound by convention
인습의 굴레
shackles of convention
Often Confused With
전통적 is neutral or positive (heritage), while 인습적 is usually negative (outdated/limiting).
Usage Notes
Usually carries a negative nuance, suggesting that something is old-fashioned or hindering progress.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it to describe good traditions; use '전통적' for that.
Memory Tip
In (Inherit) + Seup (Habit). Inherited habits that are hard to break.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 因習 (following habits).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often used in Korean literature to describe characters rebelling against Confucian social norms.
Quick Quiz
그 예술가는 ( ) 화법을 거부하고 새로운 스타일을 창조했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인습적인
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전통
B1A belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people. Often appears in culture and history topics.
보편화되다
B2To become widespread, generalized, or common among the general public.
변모하다
B2To change into a different appearance, shape, or character. It suggests a significant transformation or evolution over time.
고유
B2Belonging specifically to a particular person, place, or thing; unique and inherent.
대중적
B1Relating to or intended for the general public; popular among many people.
문화적
B1Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society. It covers arts, traditions, and the collective lifestyle of a group.
전통적
B1Produced, done, or used in accordance with tradition; long-established. Used for comparing the past and present.
체험하다
B1To experience something personally or go through a particular event firsthand. It emphasizes practical experience over theoretical knowledge.
유산
B1Something handed down from the past, such as cultural traditions, natural sites, or property inherited after someone's death.
개성
B1The quality or character that makes a person or thing different from others. It refers to individuality or a unique personality.
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