평균
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; calculated by dividing the sum of values by their count.
Examples
3 of 5이번 시험의 평균 점수는 80점입니다.
The average score for this exam is 80.
평균적으로 여성의 수명이 남성보다 깁니다.
On average, women live longer than men.
평균 기온이 상승하고 있습니다.
The average temperature is rising.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Pyeong (Flat/Level) + Gyun (Equal) = Making everything level and equal.
Quick Quiz
지난해 서울의 ____ 기온은 예년보다 높았습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 평균
Examples
이번 시험의 평균 점수는 80점입니다.
everydayThe average score for this exam is 80.
평균적으로 여성의 수명이 남성보다 깁니다.
academicOn average, women live longer than men.
평균 기온이 상승하고 있습니다.
formalThe average temperature is rising.
우리 회사 직원의 평균 연령은 35세입니다.
businessThe average age of our company employees is 35.
난 그냥 평균만 했으면 좋겠어.
informalI just wish I was average.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
평균을 내다
to calculate the average
평균을 유지하다
to maintain the average
평균에 못 미치다
to fall short of the average
Often Confused With
Botong means 'usually' or 'normal'; Pyeonggyun is the specific mathematical average.
Usage Notes
Crucial for IELTS Writing Task 1 when summarizing data from charts.
Common Mistakes
Don't forget to use the particle '-적으로' to say 'on average'.
Memory Tip
Pyeong (Flat/Level) + Gyun (Equal) = Making everything level and equal.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 平 (flat) and 均 (equal).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean students are very sensitive to 'pyeonggyun' scores due to high academic competition.
Quick Quiz
지난해 서울의 ____ 기온은 예년보다 높았습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 평균
Related Vocabulary
More statistics words
빈도
B2The rate or frequency at which something occurs or is repeated over a specific period of time or within a dataset.
양적
B2Relating to the amount, number, or quantity of something. It is a core term for IELTS Task 1 when describing data and volume.
현격하다
B2To be significantly or noticeably different in degree, level, quality, or quantity.
반비례하다
B2To be inversely proportional; when one value increases, the other decreases at the same rate.
정비례하다
B2To be directly proportional; when one value increases, the other also increases at the same rate.
상당수
B1A considerably large number or a significant majority. It is used to describe quantities that are meaningful but not necessarily 'all'.
하회하다
B1To fall below a certain standard, number, or level. It is the direct opposite of '상회하다' and is essential for describing downward trends in academic writing.
급락하다
B1To drop or fall suddenly and sharply. It is a key vocabulary word for IELTS Task 1 to describe dramatic changes in line graphs or bar charts.
집계되다
B1To be totaled, counted, or tallied up. Used when reporting final numbers from surveys, elections, or data collection in academic reports.
표
B1A set of data arranged in rows and columns; also means a ticket.
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