괴리
A state of being disconnected or having a significant gap between two things, such as theory and practice or ideals and reality.
Examples
3 of 5부모와 자식 간의 세대 차이로 인한 괴리가 크다.
There is a large gap caused by the generation gap between parents and children.
국민의 법 감정과 실제 판결 사이의 괴리가 지적되고 있다.
A discrepancy between the public's sense of law and actual rulings is being pointed out.
내 꿈이랑 현실은 너무 괴리가 심해.
There's such a huge gap between my dreams and reality.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Goe-Ri: Sounds like 'Gory' - a gory gap that separates two things painfully.
Quick Quiz
이상과 현실의 ( ) 때문에 청년들이 좌절감을 느끼기도 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 괴리
Examples
부모와 자식 간의 세대 차이로 인한 괴리가 크다.
everydayThere is a large gap caused by the generation gap between parents and children.
국민의 법 감정과 실제 판결 사이의 괴리가 지적되고 있다.
formalA discrepancy between the public's sense of law and actual rulings is being pointed out.
내 꿈이랑 현실은 너무 괴리가 심해.
informalThere's such a huge gap between my dreams and reality.
사회적 규범과 개인적 욕구 사이의 괴리는 갈등을 유발한다.
academicThe discrepancy between social norms and individual desires causes conflict.
현장 경영진과 본사 사이의 괴리를 줄여야 합니다.
businessWe must reduce the gap between the field management and the headquarters.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
괴리를 해소하다
to resolve the discrepancy
이론적 괴리
theoretical gap
정서적 괴리
emotional detachment
Often Confused With
차이 is a neutral 'difference', while 괴리 implies an unnatural or problematic 'gap/disconnection'.
Usage Notes
Very effective word for IELTS Task 2 when discussing why policies fail or why people are unhappy.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for physical distance between two cities (use '거리').
Memory Tip
Goe-Ri: Sounds like 'Gory' - a gory gap that separates two things painfully.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 乖 (to deviate) and 離 (to leave).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이상과 현실의 ( ) 때문에 청년들이 좌절감을 느끼기도 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 괴리
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