불평등
A state of being unfair or not having the same rights, opportunities, or status as others. Often used in social and economic contexts.
Examples
3 of 5경제적 불평등은 범죄율 증가와 관련이 있다.
Economic inequality is related to an increase in crime rates.
성별에 따른 불평등을 해소하기 위한 법안이 통과되었다.
A bill to resolve gender inequality was passed.
사회적 불평등은 민주주의의 발전을 저해한다.
Social inequality hinders the development of democracy.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bul (Not) + Pyeong-deung (Equal) = Not equal.
Quick Quiz
정부는 빈부 ___ 문제를 해결하기 위해 세금 제도를 개편했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 불평등
Examples
경제적 불평등은 범죄율 증가와 관련이 있다.
academicEconomic inequality is related to an increase in crime rates.
성별에 따른 불평등을 해소하기 위한 법안이 통과되었다.
businessA bill to resolve gender inequality was passed.
사회적 불평등은 민주주의의 발전을 저해한다.
formalSocial inequality hinders the development of democracy.
세상은 왜 이렇게 불평등한 걸까?
informalWhy is the world so unequal?
기회의 불평등은 청년들에게 좌절감을 준다.
everydayInequality of opportunity gives young people a sense of frustration.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
불평등이 심화되다
inequality is deepening
불평등을 느끼다
to feel inequality
불평등을 겪다
to experience inequality
Often Confused With
'불공평' is used for general unfairness (e.g., in a game), while '불평등' is used for systemic or social inequality.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in IELTS Writing Task 2 essays on poverty, society, or globalization.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '불평등' for a simple bad feeling; use '불만' (dissatisfaction) instead.
Memory Tip
Bul (Not) + Pyeong-deung (Equal) = Not equal.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 不 (not) and 平等 (equal).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
정부는 빈부 ___ 문제를 해결하기 위해 세금 제도를 개편했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 불평등
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