원칙
A fundamental truth, law, or doctrine that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior. It is a guiding rule.
Examples
3 of 5민주주의의 기본 원칙은 평등이다.
The basic principle of democracy is equality.
회사 규정에 따라 원칙대로 처리하겠습니다.
I will handle it according to the principles of the company regulations.
그 판결은 법적 원칙에 어긋난다.
That ruling goes against legal principles.
Word Family
Memory Tip
WON (original) - CHIK (rule). The original rule.
Quick Quiz
모든 사람은 법 앞에서 평등하다는 것이 민주주의의 ____ 입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 원칙
Examples
민주주의의 기본 원칙은 평등이다.
academicThe basic principle of democracy is equality.
회사 규정에 따라 원칙대로 처리하겠습니다.
businessI will handle it according to the principles of the company regulations.
그 판결은 법적 원칙에 어긋난다.
formalThat ruling goes against legal principles.
내 인생의 원칙은 '오늘을 즐기자'야.
informalMy life principle is 'Enjoy today'.
우리는 공정한 경쟁의 원칙을 준수해야 합니다.
everydayWe must adhere to the principles of fair competition.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
원칙에 어긋나다
to go against principles
예외 없는 원칙
a principle without exception
원칙을 고수하다
to adhere to principles
Often Confused With
규칙 (rule) is often a specific instruction, while 원칙 (principle) is a more abstract, fundamental concept.
Usage Notes
Common in ethics, law, and philosophical discussions in IELTS tasks.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '원인' (cause) when they mean '원칙' (principle) due to similar sounds.
Memory Tip
WON (original) - CHIK (rule). The original rule.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 原則 (원칙).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
모든 사람은 법 앞에서 평등하다는 것이 민주주의의 ____ 입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 원칙
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