성찰
The act of deeply reflecting on one's own thoughts, actions, or social phenomena to gain insight. It involves critical thinking about past experiences to improve future behavior.
Examples
3 of 5철학 수업은 깊은 성찰을 요구한다.
Philosophy class requires deep reflection.
그 작가는 인간 본성에 대한 성찰을 담은 책을 썼다.
The author wrote a book containing reflections on human nature.
가끔은 혼자만의 성찰 시간이 필요해요.
Sometimes I need time for personal reflection.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Seong (Holy/Inner) + Chal (Observe) = Observing your inner self.
Quick Quiz
현대 사회에 대한 비판적 ___이(가) 필요한 시점이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성찰
Examples
철학 수업은 깊은 성찰을 요구한다.
academicPhilosophy class requires deep reflection.
그 작가는 인간 본성에 대한 성찰을 담은 책을 썼다.
formalThe author wrote a book containing reflections on human nature.
가끔은 혼자만의 성찰 시간이 필요해요.
everydaySometimes I need time for personal reflection.
기업은 실패 원인에 대한 조직적 성찰이 필요하다.
businessCompanies need organizational reflection on the causes of failure.
일기 쓰면 성찰하기 좋아.
informalWriting a diary is good for reflecting.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
성찰을 통해
through reflection
성찰에 잠기다
to be lost in reflection
성찰의 시간
time for reflection
Often Confused With
Ban-seong usually implies regret for a mistake, while seong-chal is a broader philosophical reflection.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in academic essays discussing ethics, history, or literature to describe critical thinking about human behavior.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for simple thinking; it implies a deep, serious level of contemplation.
Memory Tip
Seong (Holy/Inner) + Chal (Observe) = Observing your inner self.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 省 (to examine) and 察 (to observe).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korean education, 'self-reflection' is emphasized as a path to moral growth.
Quick Quiz
현대 사회에 대한 비판적 ___이(가) 필요한 시점이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성찰
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도덕적
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도덕
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