가치관
A person's or group's set of beliefs about what is important or right in life. It guides decision-making and behavior.
Examples
3 of 5교육은 올바른 가치관을 형성하는 데 도움을 주어야 한다.
Education should help in forming correct values.
회사는 직원들의 가치관을 존중해야 한다.
The company should respect the values of its employees.
개인의 가치관은 자란 환경에 따라 다를 수 있다.
An individual's values can vary depending on the environment they grew up in.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ga-chi (Value) + Gwan (View) = View of values.
Quick Quiz
사람마다 중요하게 생각하는 ___이 다를 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 가치관
Examples
교육은 올바른 가치관을 형성하는 데 도움을 주어야 한다.
academicEducation should help in forming correct values.
회사는 직원들의 가치관을 존중해야 한다.
businessThe company should respect the values of its employees.
개인의 가치관은 자란 환경에 따라 다를 수 있다.
formalAn individual's values can vary depending on the environment they grew up in.
너랑 나는 가치관이 너무 달라서 대화가 안 돼.
informalYou and I have such different values that we can't talk.
물질적인 것보다 정신적인 가치관을 중요하게 생각해요.
everydayI value spiritual values more than material ones.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
가치관이 뚜렷하다
to have clear values
가치관이 변하다
values change
가치관의 혼란
confusion of values
Often Confused With
'가치' (value) is the worth of something, while '가치관' (values/worldview) is the system of beliefs an individual holds.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing culture, generation gaps, or education.
Common Mistakes
Don't just use '가치' when you mean a person's mindset; use '가치관'.
Memory Tip
Ga-chi (Value) + Gwan (View) = View of values.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 價 (value), 値 (value), and 觀 (view).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The shift from collective values to individualistic values is a major trend in modern Korea.
Quick Quiz
사람마다 중요하게 생각하는 ___이 다를 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 가치관
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현실
B1The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or theoretical idea of them.
비판하다
B2To express disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes; or to evaluate something analytically.
다면적
B1Having many different sides, aspects, or facets; complex and multi-layered.
합리적
B2Being logical, sensible, or based on reason rather than emotion. It often describes decisions, prices, or thoughts that are fair and well-grounded.
정당성
B2The quality of being right, fair, or reasonable according to law or moral principles. It refers to the legitimacy or justification of an action or system.
역설
B2A paradox; a statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.
반박하다
B2To argue against an opinion, statement, or theory to prove it is wrong or false.
모순되다
B2To be contradictory or inconsistent. It describes a situation where two statements, ideas, or actions cannot both be true at the same time.
추상적
B2Not concrete or physical; relating to ideas or concepts rather than specific instances. In academic contexts, it refers to theories or arguments that lack specific evidence or practical detail.
성찰하다
B1To deeply reflect on one's own thoughts, feelings, or actions. It is a process of self-examination for personal growth.
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