편견
A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; bias against a group or person.
Examples
3 of 5그녀는 외모만 보고 사람을 판단하는 편견이 있다.
She has a prejudice of judging people by their appearance alone.
사회적 편견은 소수자의 권리를 침해할 수 있다.
Social prejudice can infringe upon the rights of minorities.
너 너무 편견 심한 거 아니야?
Aren't you too biased?
Word Family
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
그녀는 외모만 보고 사람을 판단하는 편견이 있다.
everydayShe has a prejudice of judging people by their appearance alone.
사회적 편견은 소수자의 권리를 침해할 수 있다.
formalSocial prejudice can infringe upon the rights of minorities.
너 너무 편견 심한 거 아니야?
informalAren't you too biased?
연구자는 실험 결과에 편견이 개입되지 않도록 주의해야 한다.
academicResearchers must be careful not to let bias interfere with experimental results.
직장 내 편견을 없애기 위한 교육을 실시했다.
businessWe conducted training to eliminate workplace prejudice.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
편견 없는 시각
unbiased perspective
편견을 버리다
to cast away prejudice
뿌리 깊은 편견
deep-seated prejudice
Often Confused With
Gojeong-gwannyeom is a stereotype (fixed idea); Pyeongyeon is a negative bias or prejudice.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS discussions on society, culture, and psychology.
Common Mistakes
Often used interchangeably with '선입견' (preconception), but '편견' usually carries a more negative connotation.
Memory Tip
Pyeon (Leaning/One-sided) + Gyeon (View). A one-sided view.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 偏 (leaning) + 見 (view).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
피부색만으로 사람을 차별하는 것은 ( )이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 편견
Related Vocabulary
More general words
충분하다
B2To be enough or adequate in amount, quality, or degree for a particular purpose.
포괄적
B2Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide-ranging or comprehensive.
균형
B2A state in which different things are in the correct or equal proportion. It refers to stability and harmony between opposing forces or elements.
기간
B1A length or portion of time during which something happens or exists.
고무적이다
B2To be encouraging, heartening, or inspiring. Used when a situation or news gives hope or motivation.
가시화하다
B2To make something visible or manifest, often referring to abstract ideas, plans, or problems becoming clearly observable.
상세히
B1In a very detailed and thorough manner, leaving nothing out.
축소하다
B2To reduce or decrease the size, scope, or quantity of something. It is the opposite of expansion and is used widely in economics and management.
구매하다
B1To acquire something by paying money for it. It is a more formal and academic term for 'to buy'.
탁월하다
B2To be far superior to others; outstanding or excellent.
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