B1 noun Neutral

편견

[pʰjʌngjʌn]

A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; bias against a group or person.

Examples

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그녀는 외모만 보고 사람을 판단하는 편견이 있다.

She has a prejudice of judging people by their appearance alone.

2

사회적 편견은 소수자의 권리를 침해할 수 있다.

Social prejudice can infringe upon the rights of minorities.

3

너 너무 편견 심한 거 아니야?

Aren't you too biased?

Word Family

Noun
편견
Adverb
편파적으로
Adjective
편향된
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Memory Tip

Pyeon (Leaning/One-sided) + Gyeon (View). A one-sided view.

Quick Quiz

피부색만으로 사람을 차별하는 것은 ( )이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 편견

Examples

1

그녀는 외모만 보고 사람을 판단하는 편견이 있다.

everyday

She has a prejudice of judging people by their appearance alone.

2

사회적 편견은 소수자의 권리를 침해할 수 있다.

formal

Social prejudice can infringe upon the rights of minorities.

3

너 너무 편견 심한 거 아니야?

informal

Aren't you too biased?

4

연구자는 실험 결과에 편견이 개입되지 않도록 주의해야 한다.

academic

Researchers must be careful not to let bias interfere with experimental results.

5

직장 내 편견을 없애기 위한 교육을 실시했다.

business

We conducted training to eliminate workplace prejudice.

Word Family

Noun
편견
Adverb
편파적으로
Adjective
편향된

Common Collocations

편견을 갖다 to have a prejudice
편견을 깨다 to break a prejudice
성별 편견 gender bias
인종적 편견 racial prejudice
편견에 사로잡히다 to be gripped by prejudice

Common Phrases

편견 없는 시각

unbiased perspective

편견을 버리다

to cast away prejudice

뿌리 깊은 편견

deep-seated prejudice

Often Confused With

편견 vs 고정관념

Gojeong-gwannyeom is a stereotype (fixed idea); Pyeongyeon is a negative bias or prejudice.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS discussions on society, culture, and psychology.

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Common Mistakes

Often used interchangeably with '선입견' (preconception), but '편견' usually carries a more negative connotation.

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Memory Tip

Pyeon (Leaning/One-sided) + Gyeon (View). A one-sided view.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 偏 (leaning) + 見 (view).

Grammar Patterns

~에 대한 편견 편견을 가지다

Quick Quiz

피부색만으로 사람을 차별하는 것은 ( )이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 편견

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