직시하다
To look squarely at a person or object; to face a situation or truth directly without avoiding it.
Examples
3 of 5역사의 과오를 직시하는 용기가 필요합니다.
We need the courage to look squarely at the mistakes of history.
상대방의 눈을 직시하며 당당하게 말하세요.
Speak confidently while looking directly into the other person's eyes.
문제를 직시하지 않으면 개선의 여지가 없습니다.
If you don't face the problem squarely, there is no room for improvement.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Jik' (직) as 'Direct/Straight' and 'Si' (시) as 'Sight/Vision'. Direct vision.
Quick Quiz
문제를 해결하려면 먼저 자신의 단점을 ( )하는 자세가 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 직시
Examples
역사의 과오를 직시하는 용기가 필요합니다.
formalWe need the courage to look squarely at the mistakes of history.
상대방의 눈을 직시하며 당당하게 말하세요.
everydaySpeak confidently while looking directly into the other person's eyes.
문제를 직시하지 않으면 개선의 여지가 없습니다.
businessIf you don't face the problem squarely, there is no room for improvement.
통계 수치는 우리가 처한 위기를 직시하게 한다.
academicStatistical figures make us face the crisis we are in.
거울 속의 내 모습을 직시하는 게 때로는 괴롭다.
informalSometimes it's painful to look squarely at myself in the mirror.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
현실을 냉정하게 직시하다
to face reality calmly and squarely
똑바로 직시하다
to look straight at
있는 그대로 직시하다
to look at things as they are
Often Confused With
Jusi-hada means to watch closely/observe, while Jiksi-hada means to face something (often unpleasant) directly.
Usage Notes
Often used in a metaphorical sense regarding 'truth', 'reality', or 'problems'. It implies courage or honesty.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for casual looking. It's an intense, focused action.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Jik' (직) as 'Direct/Straight' and 'Si' (시) as 'Sight/Vision'. Direct vision.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 直 (straight) + 視 (see).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
문제를 해결하려면 먼저 자신의 단점을 ( )하는 자세가 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 직시
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지양하다
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일반적
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획일적
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순기능
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역기능
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