논쟁
A formal debate or a heated argument about a specific topic, typically involving differing opinions.
Examples
3 of 5학계에서는 이 이론을 두고 논쟁이 치열하다.
There is a fierce debate over this theory in academia.
불필요한 논쟁은 피하는 것이 좋다.
It is good to avoid unnecessary debate.
그 정책은 정치적 논쟁의 대상이 되었다.
The policy became a subject of political controversy.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Non-Jaeng: 'Non' (Logic) + 'Jaeng' (Struggle). A struggle using logic.
Quick Quiz
그 법안은 국회에서 많은 ____을 불러일으켰습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 논쟁
Examples
학계에서는 이 이론을 두고 논쟁이 치열하다.
academicThere is a fierce debate over this theory in academia.
불필요한 논쟁은 피하는 것이 좋다.
everydayIt is good to avoid unnecessary debate.
그 정책은 정치적 논쟁의 대상이 되었다.
formalThe policy became a subject of political controversy.
우리는 밤새도록 그 문제로 논쟁했다.
informalWe argued over that problem all night.
이 이슈는 사회적 논쟁을 불러일으켰다.
businessThis issue sparked social debate.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
논쟁의 중심
center of controversy
갑론을박
arguing pro and con
논쟁을 유발하다
to provoke debate
Often Confused With
싸움 is a general fight; 논쟁 is specifically a verbal or intellectual debate.
Usage Notes
Common in writing tasks where you must discuss two sides of an argument.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes used as a simple 'fight' (말다툼), but it usually implies a more structured or topical disagreement.
Memory Tip
Non-Jaeng: 'Non' (Logic) + 'Jaeng' (Struggle). A struggle using logic.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 論 (to discuss) and 爭 (to struggle).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그 법안은 국회에서 많은 ____을 불러일으켰습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 논쟁
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