B2 noun Neutral

성향

/sʰʌŋ.jaŋ/

A person's natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way or to have a certain interest.

Examples

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1

그는 보수적인 정치 성향을 가지고 있다.

He has a conservative political inclination.

2

개인의 성향에 따라 직업 선택이 달라진다.

Career choices vary depending on an individual's tendencies.

3

아이들의 공격적 성향을 줄이기 위한 프로그램입니다.

This is a program to reduce children's aggressive tendencies.

Word Family

Noun
성향
Adjective
성향적
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Memory Tip

SEONG (Nature) + HYANG (Direction) = The direction of one's nature.

Quick Quiz

사람마다 타고난 _____이 다르기 때문에 같은 상황에서도 다르게 반응한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 성향

Examples

1

그는 보수적인 정치 성향을 가지고 있다.

formal

He has a conservative political inclination.

2

개인의 성향에 따라 직업 선택이 달라진다.

academic

Career choices vary depending on an individual's tendencies.

3

아이들의 공격적 성향을 줄이기 위한 프로그램입니다.

academic

This is a program to reduce children's aggressive tendencies.

4

직원들의 업무 성향을 파악하는 것이 중요하다.

business

It is important to understand the work tendencies of employees.

5

내 성향이랑 이 일은 잘 안 맞는 것 같아.

informal

I don't think this job fits my personality/tendency.

Word Family

Noun
성향
Adjective
성향적

Common Collocations

정치적 성향 political inclination
소비 성향 consumption tendency
개인적 성향 personal tendency
성향을 파악하다 to grasp a tendency
성향을 보이다 to show a tendency

Common Phrases

성향 분석

inclination analysis

타고난 성향

innate tendency

반항적 성향

rebellious tendency

Often Confused With

성향 vs 경향

성향 usually refers to a person's inner traits, while 경향 refers to a general trend in society or data.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in psychology-related topics or when discussing consumer behavior in IELTS.

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Common Mistakes

Mixing up '성향' (internal trait) with '성격' (personality). '성향' is broader and can include political or social inclinations.

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Memory Tip

SEONG (Nature) + HYANG (Direction) = The direction of one's nature.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 性 (nature) and 向 (direction).

Grammar Patterns

~하는 성향이 있다 ~한 성향을 보이다

Quick Quiz

사람마다 타고난 _____이 다르기 때문에 같은 상황에서도 다르게 반응한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 성향

More psychology words

순응하다

B2

To adapt or conform to an environment, standard, or social pressure. It often refers to changing one's behavior to match the expectations of a group or natural conditions.

낙관적이다

B2

To be optimistic or hopeful about the future or the success of something. It describes a tendency to expect the best possible outcome.

인간관계

B2

The social and emotional connections or interactions between people, including friendship, professional ties, or family.

표출

B2

The act of expressing or manifesting thoughts, feelings, or intentions outwardly. It usually implies that something internal has become visible.

각인시키다

B2

To imprint or engrave a certain thought, image, or message deep into someone's mind. Often used in advertising or teaching.

인지력

B2

The ability to perceive, process, and understand information; cognitive power. It relates to mental processes such as memory, attention, and reasoning.

회피하다

B2

To avoid or evade something, especially a responsibility, a difficult situation, or a question. It often implies a deliberate attempt to stay away from something unpleasant.

일탈

B2

Deviation from a set course, standard, or social norm. In psychology and sociology, it refers to behavior that violates social rules.

상실하다

B2

To lose a quality, status, feeling, or capacity. Often used for abstract concepts rather than physical objects.

각인되다

B2

To be deeply impressed or engraved in one's mind, memory, or history so that it is not easily forgotten.

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