B1 noun Formal

견해

[ɡjʌnhɛ]

A particular way of looking at or thinking about something; an opinion or viewpoint held by an individual or group.

Examples

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1

제 개인적인 견해로는 찬성합니다.

In my personal opinion, I agree.

2

정부의 공식 견해를 밝혀 주십시오.

Please state the government's official view.

3

네 견해는 어때?

What's your take on it?

Word Family

Noun
견해
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Memory Tip

Gyeon (to see) + Hae (to understand) = To understand by seeing.

Quick Quiz

두 사람의 ( ) 차이가 너무 커서 합의에 도달하지 못했습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 견해

Examples

1

제 개인적인 견해로는 찬성합니다.

everyday

In my personal opinion, I agree.

2

정부의 공식 견해를 밝혀 주십시오.

formal

Please state the government's official view.

3

네 견해는 어때?

informal

What's your take on it?

4

학자들은 이 현상에 대해 다른 견해를 보입니다.

academic

Scholars show different views on this phenomenon.

5

상대방의 견해를 존중하는 것이 비즈니스의 기본입니다.

business

Respecting the other party's view is the basis of business.

Word Family

Noun
견해

Common Collocations

견해 차이 difference of opinion
견해를 넓히다 to broaden one's perspective
비판적 견해 critical view
견해를 공유하다 to share a view
일치된 견해 unanimous view

Common Phrases

견해를 밝히다

to express a view

다른 견해

a different opinion

견해를 묻다

to ask for an opinion

Often Confused With

견해 vs 의견

Uigyeon is a general opinion; gyeonhae sounds more formal and scholarly.

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Usage Notes

Used frequently in IELTS Writing to introduce someone else's argument or a common belief.

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Common Mistakes

Using '생각' in a formal essay instead of '견해'.

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Memory Tip

Gyeon (to see) + Hae (to understand) = To understand by seeing.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 見解 (견해), meaning 'view and understanding'.

Grammar Patterns

~라는 견해를 보이다 견해에 따르면
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Cultural Context

In Korean culture, expressing a 'gyeonhae' often requires a humble tone to show respect to others' views.

Quick Quiz

두 사람의 ( ) 차이가 너무 커서 합의에 도달하지 못했습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 견해

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