성향
A person's natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way or to have a certain interest.
Examples
3 of 5그는 보수적인 정치 성향을 가지고 있다.
He has a conservative political inclination.
개인의 성향에 따라 직업 선택이 달라진다.
Career choices vary depending on an individual's tendencies.
아이들의 공격적 성향을 줄이기 위한 프로그램입니다.
This is a program to reduce children's aggressive tendencies.
Word Family
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
그는 보수적인 정치 성향을 가지고 있다.
formalHe has a conservative political inclination.
개인의 성향에 따라 직업 선택이 달라진다.
academicCareer choices vary depending on an individual's tendencies.
아이들의 공격적 성향을 줄이기 위한 프로그램입니다.
academicThis is a program to reduce children's aggressive tendencies.
직원들의 업무 성향을 파악하는 것이 중요하다.
businessIt is important to understand the work tendencies of employees.
내 성향이랑 이 일은 잘 안 맞는 것 같아.
informalI don't think this job fits my personality/tendency.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
성향 분석
inclination analysis
타고난 성향
innate tendency
반항적 성향
rebellious tendency
Often Confused With
성향 usually refers to a person's inner traits, while 경향 refers to a general trend in society or data.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in psychology-related topics or when discussing consumer behavior in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Mixing up '성향' (internal trait) with '성격' (personality). '성향' is broader and can include political or social inclinations.
Memory Tip
SEONG (Nature) + HYANG (Direction) = The direction of one's nature.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 性 (nature) and 向 (direction).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
사람마다 타고난 _____이 다르기 때문에 같은 상황에서도 다르게 반응한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성향
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