규범
A standard or rule that members of a society are expected to follow. It includes laws, ethics, and social customs.
Examples
3 of 5공공장소에서 예절을 지키는 것은 중요한 규범이야.
Following etiquette in public places is an important norm.
국제적 행동 규범에 따라 이번 사안을 처리하겠습니다.
We will handle this matter in accordance with international norms of conduct.
거기선 그런 행동이 규범에 어긋나는 거래.
I heard that kind of behavior goes against the norms there.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gyu-Beom. 'Gyu' like 'regulation' (규제). Beom like 'standard'. Regulation standard.
Quick Quiz
각 나라마다 고유한 문화와 ___이 다르다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 규범
Examples
공공장소에서 예절을 지키는 것은 중요한 규범이야.
everydayFollowing etiquette in public places is an important norm.
국제적 행동 규범에 따라 이번 사안을 처리하겠습니다.
formalWe will handle this matter in accordance with international norms of conduct.
거기선 그런 행동이 규범에 어긋나는 거래.
informalI heard that kind of behavior goes against the norms there.
사회학자들은 문화적 규범이 개인의 행동에 미치는 영향을 연구한다.
academicSociologists study the influence of cultural norms on individual behavior.
직장 내 윤리 규범을 강화하여 비리를 방지합시다.
businessLet's prevent corruption by strengthening ethical norms in the workplace.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
규범에 어긋나다
to go against norms
규범을 세우다
to establish a norm
엄격한 규범
strict norms
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Frequently used in academic writing regarding law, sociology, and ethics.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '규모' (scale/size).
Memory Tip
Gyu-Beom. 'Gyu' like 'regulation' (규제). Beom like 'standard'. Regulation standard.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 規 (rule) and 範 (pattern/model).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean society places high value on 'social norms' regarding hierarchy and politeness.
Quick Quiz
각 나라마다 고유한 문화와 ___이 다르다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 규범
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