순응하다
To adapt or conform to an environment, standard, or social pressure. It often refers to changing one's behavior to match the expectations of a group or natural conditions.
Examples
3 of 5기업들은 변화하는 시장 트렌드에 순응해야 생존할 수 있다.
Companies must conform to changing market trends to survive.
청소년들은 또래 집단의 압력에 순응하는 경향이 있다.
Adolescents tend to conform to peer group pressure.
사회적 질서에 순응하는 것은 공동체 유지에 기여한다.
Conforming to the social order contributes to maintaining the community.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Soon' (smoothly) + 'Eung' (responding) - Responding smoothly to the situation.
Quick Quiz
대중은 유행에 ( )하려는 심리를 가지고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 순응
Examples
기업들은 변화하는 시장 트렌드에 순응해야 생존할 수 있다.
businessCompanies must conform to changing market trends to survive.
청소년들은 또래 집단의 압력에 순응하는 경향이 있다.
academicAdolescents tend to conform to peer group pressure.
사회적 질서에 순응하는 것은 공동체 유지에 기여한다.
formalConforming to the social order contributes to maintaining the community.
그냥 상황에 순응하면서 사는 게 편할 때도 있어.
informalSometimes it's comfortable to just live by adapting to the situation.
새로운 환경에 순응하는 데 시간이 좀 걸렸다.
everydayIt took some time to adapt to the new environment.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
순응주의
conformism
환경 순응
environmental adaptation
순응 기제
adaptation mechanism
Often Confused With
Suyonghada means to 'accept' an idea or person, while suneunghada emphasizes 'adjusting' one's behavior to fit in.
Usage Notes
Used in biology for adaptation and sociology for social conformity.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it in a way that sounds like 'liking' something; it's about 'following' or 'adjusting' to it.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Soon' (smoothly) + 'Eung' (responding) - Responding smoothly to the situation.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 順 (follow) + 應 (respond).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean culture historically emphasizes social harmony and conformity to the group.
Quick Quiz
대중은 유행에 ( )하려는 심리를 가지고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 순응
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