B1 noun Neutral

차별

[t͡ɕʰabjʌl]

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Examples

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1

남녀 차별 없는 사회를 만들어야 합니다.

We must create a society without gender discrimination.

2

이 법은 고용에서의 차별을 금지합니다.

This law prohibits discrimination in employment.

3

직장에서 부당한 차별을 받으면 신고하세요.

If you receive unfair discrimination at work, report it.

Word Family

Noun
차별
Verb
차별하다
Adverb
차별적으로
Adjective
차별적
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Memory Tip

Cha (difference) + Byeol (separation). Separation based on difference.

Quick Quiz

모든 인간은 ( ) 없이 평등하게 대우받아야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 차별

Examples

1

남녀 차별 없는 사회를 만들어야 합니다.

formal

We must create a society without gender discrimination.

2

이 법은 고용에서의 차별을 금지합니다.

academic

This law prohibits discrimination in employment.

3

직장에서 부당한 차별을 받으면 신고하세요.

business

If you receive unfair discrimination at work, report it.

4

나는 살면서 한 번도 차별을 느껴본 적이 없어.

everyday

I have never felt discrimination in my life.

5

외국인이라고 차별하면 안 돼.

informal

You shouldn't discriminate just because someone is a foreigner.

Word Family

Noun
차별
Verb
차별하다
Adverb
차별적으로
Adjective
차별적

Common Collocations

인종 차별 racial discrimination
남녀 차별 gender discrimination
차별을 금지하다 to prohibit discrimination
차별을 받다 to be discriminated against
역차별 reverse discrimination

Common Phrases

차별 대우

discriminatory treatment

차별을 철폐하다

to abolish discrimination

차별에 맞서다

to stand up against discrimination

Often Confused With

차별 vs 차별화

차별 is negative (discrimination), while 차별화 is positive (differentiation/making something unique).

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Usage Notes

A high-frequency word for IELTS Writing Task 2 regarding social justice and equality.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '구별' (distinguishing), which is neutral.

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Memory Tip

Cha (difference) + Byeol (separation). Separation based on difference.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 差別 (difference-separation).

Grammar Patterns

-에 대해 차별하다 -로부터 차별을 받다
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Cultural Context

Anti-discrimination laws (차별금지법) are a major topic of debate in modern Korea.

Quick Quiz

모든 인간은 ( ) 없이 평등하게 대우받아야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 차별

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상호협력

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Mutual cooperation; the process of working together with other people or organizations to achieve a common goal.

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B2

To gather or unite separate forces, opinions, or people into one cohesive whole for a specific purpose.

이민

B1

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일률적

B2

Uniform or standardized; applying the same rule or method to everything without considering individual differences.

표면화

B2

The process of a hidden problem, issue, or phenomenon becoming apparent or coming to the surface.

취약성

B2

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형평성

B2

The quality of being fair and impartial. It refers to the principle of treating everyone in a way that is equitable, especially in the distribution of resources or opportunities.

당면하다

B2

To be confronted with a problem, task, or situation that requires immediate attention. It describes being in a position where one must deal with a current challenge.

연대하다

B2

To act in solidarity or to form an alliance for a common goal or shared interest. It implies a sense of mutual support and unity between groups or individuals.

탈피하다

B2

To shed one's skin (literally), or to break away from an old state, habit, or convention (metaphorically).

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