공정
The quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable. It is a core concept in law, social justice, and economic competition.
Examples
3 of 5게임은 공정해야 재미있어요.
Games are fun only when they are fair.
공정한 사회를 만드는 것이 우리의 목표입니다.
Creating a fair society is our goal.
그건 좀 불공정하잖아.
That's a bit unfair, isn't it?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gong-jeong' as 'Go-Just' — going the just way.
Quick Quiz
모든 지원자에게 ___한 기회가 주어져야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 공정
Examples
게임은 공정해야 재미있어요.
everydayGames are fun only when they are fair.
공정한 사회를 만드는 것이 우리의 목표입니다.
formalCreating a fair society is our goal.
그건 좀 불공정하잖아.
informalThat's a bit unfair, isn't it?
공정 거래법은 시장의 건전한 경쟁을 유도한다.
academicThe Fair Trade Act induces healthy competition in the market.
채용 과정에서의 공정성을 확보해야 합니다.
businessWe must ensure fairness in the recruitment process.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
공정 무역
fair trade (movement)
공정 위원회
fair trade commission
공정 사회
fair society
Often Confused With
This is a homonym; it can also mean 'manufacturing process' (工程) in factory contexts.
Usage Notes
Highly relevant for IELTS essays regarding social issues and equality.
Common Mistakes
Ensure you distinguish between 'fairness' (公正) and 'process' (工程) based on context.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gong-jeong' as 'Go-Just' — going the just way.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 公正, meaning 'public/fair' (公) and 'right/correct' (正).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Fairness in college entrance exams and job recruitment is a highly sensitive topic in South Korea.
Quick Quiz
모든 지원자에게 ___한 기회가 주어져야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 공정
Related Vocabulary
More ethics words
당위성
B2Justifiability or necessity based on duty; the quality of something being exactly as it should be or ought to be done according to moral or logical principles.
양립하다
B2To coexist or be compatible, especially referring to two different ideas, values, or states existing at the same time without conflict.
공정하다
B2To be fair, just, and impartial without bias toward any side. It is often used in the context of competition, law, or evaluation.
표절
B1The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
안이하다
B1To be complacent, easygoing in a negative way, or lacking a sense of crisis. It describes an attitude of dealing with matters in an overly relaxed or irresponsible manner.
존엄성
B2The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect; the inherent value of a human being.
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