불균형
A state of being out of balance or unequal. It is often used to describe social inequalities, economic disparities, or physiological imbalances.
Examples
3 of 5성비 불균형은 사회적 문제를 야기할 수 있다.
Gender imbalance can cause social problems.
수요와 공급의 불균형으로 가격이 올랐다.
Prices rose due to an imbalance between supply and demand.
영양 불균형은 건강에 해롭습니다.
Nutritional imbalance is harmful to health.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bul (not) + Gyun-hyeong (balance) = No balance.
Quick Quiz
정부는 도심과 농촌 간의 ( )을 줄이기 위해 노력하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 불균형
Examples
성비 불균형은 사회적 문제를 야기할 수 있다.
academicGender imbalance can cause social problems.
수요와 공급의 불균형으로 가격이 올랐다.
businessPrices rose due to an imbalance between supply and demand.
영양 불균형은 건강에 해롭습니다.
everydayNutritional imbalance is harmful to health.
노동 시장의 정보 불균형을 해소해야 합니다.
formalInformation imbalance in the labor market must be resolved.
우리 팀은 업무 불균형이 너무 심해.
informalOur team has a severe imbalance in workload.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
심각한 불균형
serious imbalance
구조적 불균형
structural imbalance
무역 불균형
trade imbalance
Often Confused With
Bul-pyeong-deung focuses on unfairness/inequality, while Bul-gyun-hyeong focuses on the physical or numerical lack of balance.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in IELTS tasks discussing wealth, education, or urban vs. rural development.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for personal feelings; it usually describes systems or physical states.
Memory Tip
Bul (not) + Gyun-hyeong (balance) = No balance.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 不 (not) and 均衡 (balance).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
정부는 도심과 농촌 간의 ( )을 줄이기 위해 노력하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 불균형
Related Vocabulary
More sociology words
사회적
B2Relating to society or its organization; involving the interaction of people.
고정관념
B2A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. It is often resistant to change even when presented with new information.
고착화하다
B2To become fixed or solidified in a specific state, pattern, or habit, making it very difficult to change.
관습
B2A long-established practice or custom within a society or group. It refers to traditional ways of behaving that have been passed down through generations.
장벽
B2A barrier or obstacle that prevents progress, communication, or movement. It can be a physical wall or a metaphorical hurdle like language or culture.
상호
B2Each other; mutual. It describes actions, relations, or feelings involving two or more parties acting together or affecting each other.
부여하다
B2To give, grant, or assign a specific quality, meaning, right, or task to someone or something.
부양하다
B2To support or provide for someone, typically a family member who cannot support themselves. It can also refer to boosting or sustaining an economy.
인구
B2The total number of people living in a particular area, country, or city. It is a fundamental demographic metric used in statistical analysis and planning.
보편화
B2The phenomenon or process of something becoming widespread or common among the general public.
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