B1 noun Neutral

표준

[pʰjo dʑun]

A level of quality or achievement that is considered acceptable or desirable; an official rule or model used for comparison.

Examples

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1

이 데이터는 표준 편차를 기준으로 분석되었다.

This data was analyzed based on standard deviation.

2

회사는 새로운 서비스 표준을 도입하기로 했다.

The company decided to introduce new service standards.

3

평균적인 한국 사람의 표준 체형은 어떻게 되나요?

What is the standard body type of an average Korean person?

Word Family

Noun
표준
Verb
표준화하다
Adverb
표준적으로
Adjective
표준의
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Memory Tip

Pyo-jun (표준) - 'Pyo' means 'table/chart', used to set the 'jun' (standard).

Quick Quiz

모든 제품은 엄격한 안전 ___을 통과해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 표준

Examples

1

이 데이터는 표준 편차를 기준으로 분석되었다.

academic

This data was analyzed based on standard deviation.

2

회사는 새로운 서비스 표준을 도입하기로 했다.

business

The company decided to introduce new service standards.

3

평균적인 한국 사람의 표준 체형은 어떻게 되나요?

everyday

What is the standard body type of an average Korean person?

4

정부는 환경 보호를 위한 엄격한 표준을 설정했다.

formal

The government set strict standards for environmental protection.

5

이게 표준 사이즈야?

informal

Is this the standard size?

Word Family

Noun
표준
Verb
표준화하다
Adverb
표준적으로
Adjective
표준의

Common Collocations

국제 표준 international standard
표준을 설정하다 to set a standard
표준에 부합하다 to meet the standard
표준 모델 standard model
안전 표준 safety standard

Common Phrases

표준어

standard language

표준 시간

standard time

표준 가격

standard price

Often Confused With

표준 vs 기준

표준 is often an official, industry-wide benchmark, while 기준 is a more general rule for judgment.

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Usage Notes

Essential for discussing technology, manufacturing, and data in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 and Task 2.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '표준' (standard) with '표정' (facial expression).

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Memory Tip

Pyo-jun (표준) - 'Pyo' means 'table/chart', used to set the 'jun' (standard).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 標準 (mark + level/rule).

Grammar Patterns

~을 표준으로 삼다 표준에 따라
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Cultural Context

The 'Standard Language' (표준어) in Korea is based on the speech of educated people in Seoul.

Quick Quiz

모든 제품은 엄격한 안전 ___을 통과해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 표준

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