B1 noun Neutral

비평

/pʰipʰjʌ̹ŋ/

A critical review or evaluation of a work of art, literature, or a theory.

Examples

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1

신문에 실린 서평(책 비평)을 읽었다.

I read the book review in the newspaper.

2

비평가들은 그의 작품을 혁신적이라고 평가했다.

Critics evaluated his work as innovative.

3

건전한 비평은 예술 발전에 도움이 된다.

Healthy criticism helps in the development of art.

Word Family

Noun
비평
Verb
비평하다
Adverb
비평적으로
Adjective
비평적
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Memory Tip

Bi-pyeong: 'Bi' sounds like 'be' and 'pyeong' sounds like 'pure'. To critique is to try to be pure in evaluation.

Quick Quiz

그 소설은 사회의 부조리를 날카롭게 ( )하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 비평

Examples

1

신문에 실린 서평(책 비평)을 읽었다.

everyday

I read the book review in the newspaper.

2

비평가들은 그의 작품을 혁신적이라고 평가했다.

academic

Critics evaluated his work as innovative.

3

건전한 비평은 예술 발전에 도움이 된다.

formal

Healthy criticism helps in the development of art.

4

이 제품에 대한 전문가 비평을 찾아보자.

business

Let's look for expert reviews on this product.

5

내 글에 대해 비평 좀 해줄래?

informal

Can you give me some feedback/critique on my writing?

Word Family

Noun
비평
Verb
비평하다
Adverb
비평적으로
Adjective
비평적

Common Collocations

비평을 받다 to receive a review/critique
문학 비평 literary criticism
날카로운 비평 sharp criticism
비평가 critic
사회 비평 social critique

Common Phrases

영화 비평

film criticism

비평문

critical essay/review

혹평을 받다

to receive a harsh review

Often Confused With

비평 vs 비판

비판 (criticism) often has a negative connotation of finding faults, whereas 비평 (critique) is a more neutral, professional evaluation.

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Usage Notes

Important for IELTS Academic Reading passages about culture, literature, or media studies.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '비행' (flight/flying).

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Memory Tip

Bi-pyeong: 'Bi' sounds like 'be' and 'pyeong' sounds like 'pure'. To critique is to try to be pure in evaluation.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 批 (to criticize) and 評 (to evaluate).

Grammar Patterns

~에 대한 비평 ~라고 비평하다

Quick Quiz

그 소설은 사회의 부조리를 날카롭게 ( )하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 비평

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심미적

B2

Relating to the appreciation of beauty or good taste; aesthetic.

독창성

B1

The quality of being novel, original, and creative. It refers to the ability to think independently and produce unique ideas or works.

예술

B1

The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture.

투영하다

B2

To reflect or project one's thoughts, feelings, or a certain reality onto another object, person, or situation.

상징성

B2

The quality of being symbolic or having a deeper meaning beyond the literal appearance. It refers to the power of an object or image to represent an idea.

추상화

B2

The process of considering something independently of its associations or attributes; or in art, the style of representing ideas rather than physical objects.

형상화하다

B2

To give a specific shape or form to an abstract idea, feeling, or concept. It is often used in literature and art criticism to describe how a theme is manifested.

구상

B2

The act of forming a plan, idea, or design for something, especially a creative work or a project. It refers to the conceptual stage before execution.

문학

B1

Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit. This topic appears in TOEFL reading passages about famous authors or literary movements.

복원

B1

The action of returning something to its original state or condition, especially after it has been damaged or lost. Often used for historical buildings, art, or natural ecosystems.

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