견지하다
To maintain a certain position, attitude, or viewpoint consistently over time.
Examples
3 of 5변함없는 우정을 견지하며 지내왔다.
They have maintained an unchanging friendship.
정부는 중립적인 태도를 견지할 것임을 밝혔다.
The government announced it would maintain a neutral attitude.
계속 그렇게 고집을 견지할 거야?
Are you going to keep maintaining that stubbornness?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gyeon' (to see) and 'Ji' (to hold). Holding onto what you see (your view).
Quick Quiz
학자는 어떠한 상황에서도 진실을 추구하는 자세를 ( )야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 견지해
Examples
변함없는 우정을 견지하며 지내왔다.
everydayThey have maintained an unchanging friendship.
정부는 중립적인 태도를 견지할 것임을 밝혔다.
formalThe government announced it would maintain a neutral attitude.
계속 그렇게 고집을 견지할 거야?
informalAre you going to keep maintaining that stubbornness?
연구자는 객관적인 시각을 견지해야 한다.
academicResearchers must maintain an objective perspective.
회사는 품질 제일주의 원칙을 견지하고 있습니다.
businessThe company maintains the principle of quality first.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
일관된 입장을 견지하다
to maintain a consistent stance
객관성을 견지하다
to maintain objectivity
비판적 견지에서
from a critical standpoint
Often Confused With
'유지하다' is general maintenance, while '견지하다' is specifically for abstract things like opinions or perspectives.
Usage Notes
Used when describing the steady continuation of a mental state or ideological position.
Common Mistakes
Learners might use it for physical objects, but it is for abstract concepts like stances or views.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gyeon' (to see) and 'Ji' (to hold). Holding onto what you see (your view).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 堅持 (to hold firmly).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
학자는 어떠한 상황에서도 진실을 추구하는 자세를 ( )야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 견지해
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
분석하다
B2To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.
영향
B2The power or effect that something has on another person, thing, or situation. It is a core concept in academic writing when discussing cause and effect.
현상
B2A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.
주장하다
B2To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.
증가하다
B2To become greater in size, amount, or degree. This is the most common verb used in IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe upward trends in graphs.
감소하다
B2To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.
관점
B2A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.
결과
B2A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.
중요성
B2The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.
해결책
B2A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.
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