B2 noun Neutral

선입견

[sʌnip̚kjʌn]

An opinion or feeling formed beforehand without knowledge, thought, or reason. Often a negative bias towards a group of people.

Examples

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1

선입견 없이 상대방을 대하는 것은 중요하다.

It is important to treat others without preconceptions.

2

연구자는 실험 결과에 선입견이 개입되지 않도록 주의해야 한다.

Researchers must be careful not to let preconceptions interfere with experimental results.

3

특정 직업에 대한 사회적 선입견이 여전히 존재한다.

Social prejudices against certain professions still exist.

Word Family

Noun
선입견
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Memory Tip

Seon-ip: 'Seon' means before. 'Ip' like input. Ideas input before knowing.

Quick Quiz

우리는 외모만 보고 사람을 판단하는 ____을 버려야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 선입견

Examples

1

선입견 없이 상대방을 대하는 것은 중요하다.

everyday

It is important to treat others without preconceptions.

2

연구자는 실험 결과에 선입견이 개입되지 않도록 주의해야 한다.

academic

Researchers must be careful not to let preconceptions interfere with experimental results.

3

특정 직업에 대한 사회적 선입견이 여전히 존재한다.

formal

Social prejudices against certain professions still exist.

4

면접관의 선입견이 채용 결과에 영향을 미칠 수 있다.

business

An interviewer's prejudice can affect the hiring outcome.

5

너 저 친구에 대해 선입견 있는 거 아니야?

informal

Don't you have a preconception about that friend?

Word Family

Noun
선입견

Common Collocations

선입견을 갖다 to have a preconception
선입견을 버리다 to discard a preconception
선입견을 깨다 to break a preconception
강한 선입견 strong prejudice
부정적 선입견 negative prejudice

Common Phrases

선입견에 사로잡히다

to be seized by prejudice

선입견을 심어주다

to instill a preconception

잘못된 선입견

wrong preconception

Often Confused With

선입견 vs 고정관념

고정관념 (stereotype) is a fixed idea about a group, while 선입견 (preconception) is an individual's biased view formed before meeting/knowing.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS topics about culture, society, and psychology.

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Common Mistakes

Often used interchangeably with '편견', but '선입견' emphasizes the 'beforehand' (선) nature.

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Memory Tip

Seon-ip: 'Seon' means before. 'Ip' like input. Ideas input before knowing.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 先 (before), 入 (enter), and 見 (view).

Grammar Patterns

~에 대한 선입견 ~라는 선입견

Quick Quiz

우리는 외모만 보고 사람을 판단하는 ____을 버려야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 선입견

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