평등
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Examples
3 of 5양성평등은 현대 사회의 중요한 가치입니다.
Gender equality is an important value in modern society.
기회의 평등을 보장하는 것이 정부의 역할이다.
It is the government's role to ensure equality of opportunity.
누구나 평등하게 대우받고 싶어 해.
Everyone wants to be treated equally.
Word Family
Memory Tip
PYEONG (Flat) + DEUNG (Class) = Making all classes flat (equal).
Quick Quiz
민주주의 국가는 법 앞의 _______을 지향한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 평등
Examples
양성평등은 현대 사회의 중요한 가치입니다.
formalGender equality is an important value in modern society.
기회의 평등을 보장하는 것이 정부의 역할이다.
businessIt is the government's role to ensure equality of opportunity.
누구나 평등하게 대우받고 싶어 해.
informalEveryone wants to be treated equally.
평등 사회를 구현하기 위한 제도적 노력이 필요하다.
academicInstitutional efforts are needed to realize an equal society.
교육은 평등한 기회를 제공해야 한다.
everydayEducation should provide equal opportunities.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
평등 지수
equality index
평등권
right to equality
평등을 실현하다
to realize equality
Often Confused With
평등 is about everyone being equal (equality), while 공정 is about being fair based on circumstances (equity/fairness).
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in IELTS topics related to education, gender, and social justice.
Common Mistakes
Ensure to use the adjective form '평등하다' when describing a state.
Memory Tip
PYEONG (Flat) + DEUNG (Class) = Making all classes flat (equal).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 平等 (even/flat + class/rank).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
민주주의 국가는 법 앞의 _______을 지향한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 평등
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