견해
A particular way of looking at or thinking about something; an opinion or viewpoint held by an individual or group.
Examples
3 of 5제 개인적인 견해로는 찬성합니다.
In my personal opinion, I agree.
정부의 공식 견해를 밝혀 주십시오.
Please state the government's official view.
네 견해는 어때?
What's your take on it?
Word Family
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
제 개인적인 견해로는 찬성합니다.
everydayIn my personal opinion, I agree.
정부의 공식 견해를 밝혀 주십시오.
formalPlease state the government's official view.
네 견해는 어때?
informalWhat's your take on it?
학자들은 이 현상에 대해 다른 견해를 보입니다.
academicScholars show different views on this phenomenon.
상대방의 견해를 존중하는 것이 비즈니스의 기본입니다.
businessRespecting the other party's view is the basis of business.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
견해를 밝히다
to express a view
다른 견해
a different opinion
견해를 묻다
to ask for an opinion
Often Confused With
Uigyeon is a general opinion; gyeonhae sounds more formal and scholarly.
Usage Notes
Used frequently in IELTS Writing to introduce someone else's argument or a common belief.
Common Mistakes
Using '생각' in a formal essay instead of '견해'.
Memory Tip
Gyeon (to see) + Hae (to understand) = To understand by seeing.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 見解 (견해), meaning 'view and understanding'.
Grammar Patterns
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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