비평
A critical review or evaluation of a work of art, literature, or a theory.
Examples
3 of 5신문에 실린 서평(책 비평)을 읽었다.
I read the book review in the newspaper.
비평가들은 그의 작품을 혁신적이라고 평가했다.
Critics evaluated his work as innovative.
건전한 비평은 예술 발전에 도움이 된다.
Healthy criticism helps in the development of art.
Word Family
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
신문에 실린 서평(책 비평)을 읽었다.
everydayI read the book review in the newspaper.
비평가들은 그의 작품을 혁신적이라고 평가했다.
academicCritics evaluated his work as innovative.
건전한 비평은 예술 발전에 도움이 된다.
formalHealthy criticism helps in the development of art.
이 제품에 대한 전문가 비평을 찾아보자.
businessLet's look for expert reviews on this product.
내 글에 대해 비평 좀 해줄래?
informalCan you give me some feedback/critique on my writing?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
영화 비평
film criticism
비평문
critical essay/review
혹평을 받다
to receive a harsh review
Often Confused With
비판 (criticism) often has a negative connotation of finding faults, whereas 비평 (critique) is a more neutral, professional evaluation.
Usage Notes
Important for IELTS Academic Reading passages about culture, literature, or media studies.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '비행' (flight/flying).
Memory Tip
Bi-pyeong: 'Bi' sounds like 'be' and 'pyeong' sounds like 'pure'. To critique is to try to be pure in evaluation.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 批 (to criticize) and 評 (to evaluate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그 소설은 사회의 부조리를 날카롭게 ( )하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 비평
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예술
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형상화하다
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구상
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문학
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복원
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