지배
Control, dominance, or rule over someone or something. It can be physical (government/colonial) or abstract (emotions/market).
Examples
3 of 5이성보다 감정이 그를 지배하고 있다.
Emotions are dominating him more than reason.
대기업이 시장 지배력을 남용해서는 안 된다.
Large corporations should not abuse their market dominance.
인간은 자연을 지배하려고 노력해 왔다.
Humans have tried to dominate nature.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ji (know/manage) + Bae (distribute). Managing and distributing resources is how one rules.
Quick Quiz
현재 시장에서는 한 기업의 ( )력이 매우 강력하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 지배
Examples
이성보다 감정이 그를 지배하고 있다.
academicEmotions are dominating him more than reason.
대기업이 시장 지배력을 남용해서는 안 된다.
businessLarge corporations should not abuse their market dominance.
인간은 자연을 지배하려고 노력해 왔다.
formalHumans have tried to dominate nature.
누구의 지배도 받고 싶지 않아.
informalI don't want to be under anyone's control.
그 사상은 당시 사회를 지배하던 원리였다.
everydayThat ideology was the dominant principle of society at the time.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
지배적 견해
dominant view
지배 구조
governance/structure of rule
지배인
manager (older usage)
Often Confused With
Tong-je is 'control/regulation' (operational); Ji-bae is 'dominance/rule' (existential/power-based).
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS History and Sociology topics.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for simple 'management'. It implies a strong power dynamic.
Memory Tip
Ji (know/manage) + Bae (distribute). Managing and distributing resources is how one rules.
Word Origin
From Hanja 支配 (domination).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term 'Sik-min-ji-bae' (colonial rule) is a very sensitive and important historical concept in Korea.
Quick Quiz
현재 시장에서는 한 기업의 ( )력이 매우 강력하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 지배
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