고정되다
To be fixed, fastened, or stabilized in a certain place or state. In an academic context, it refers to values or ideas that do not change.
Examples
3 of 5환율이 일정 수준에서 고정되었다.
The exchange rate was fixed at a certain level.
카메라를 삼각대에 고정시키세요.
Fix the camera on the tripod.
고정된 관념에서 벗어나야 창의적인 생각이 나온다.
Creative thoughts come when you break away from fixed ideas.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Go-jeong: Go (Stop) + Jeong (Fixed). Stop and stay fixed.
Quick Quiz
우리는 ( ) 관념에서 벗어나 새로운 시각으로 문제를 보아야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 고정
Examples
환율이 일정 수준에서 고정되었다.
businessThe exchange rate was fixed at a certain level.
카메라를 삼각대에 고정시키세요.
everydayFix the camera on the tripod.
고정된 관념에서 벗어나야 창의적인 생각이 나온다.
academicCreative thoughts come when you break away from fixed ideas.
나사는 벽에 단단히 고정되어 있다.
everydayThe screw is firmly fixed to the wall.
이 직업은 고정된 수입을 보장한다.
businessThis job guarantees a fixed income.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
고정된 상태
fixed state
고정 관념을 깨다
to break a stereotype
위치를 고정하다
to fix the position
Often Confused With
Jeong-haejida means 'to be decided', while Go-jeong-doeda emphasizes the physical or conceptual 'immovability'.
Usage Notes
Use '고정 관념' when discussing stereotypes in IELTS Task 2. Use '고정' for static data in Task 1.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '고장' (breakdown/malfunction).
Memory Tip
Go-jeong: Go (Stop) + Jeong (Fixed). Stop and stay fixed.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 固定 (solid + fixed).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
우리는 ( ) 관념에서 벗어나 새로운 시각으로 문제를 보아야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 고정
Related Vocabulary
More general words
계획
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성실하다
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방향
B1The course along which someone or something moves, or the general way in which a situation is developing.
해외
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실패
B1Lack of success or the omission of expected or required action. It involves not meeting a desired goal or standard.
제공
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해롭다
B1Causing or likely to cause harm. It describes things that have a negative impact on health, environment, or society.
실제적
B1Relating to or concerned with facts or reality rather than theory or imagination; practical and useful in a real-world situation.
중요도
B1The degree or level of being important; importance measured as a quantity or rank.
신청하다
B1To apply for a program, service, or membership formally.
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