Korean word

경향

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeonghyang

Meaning

  • nountendency

Example

요즘은 집에서 밥을 먹는 경향이 있다.yo jeu meun chi be seo pa beul meong neun kyeong hyang i it tta

These days, people tend to eat meals at home.

Illustration for 경향 (tendency)

More examples

새로운 세대는 전통을 중요시하지 않는 경향이 뚜렷하다.sae ro un se dae neun cheon tong eul chung yo si ha ji an neun kyeong hyang i ttu ryeo ta da

The new generation shows a clear tendency not to value tradition.

Core concept

A noticeable pull toward one particular way of behaving or being.

Common phrases

  • 경향이 뚜렷하다kyeong hyang i ttu ryeo ta da

    clear tendency

  • 경향이 짙다kyeong hyang i chit tta

    pronounced tendency

Similar words

추세chuse: A general movement in data or society that continues as time passes.
동향tonghyang: The way current events or social activity are developing.
성향seonghyang: A person's or group's usual inclination toward certain thoughts or actions.

Definition in Korean

행동이나 상태가 특정 방향으로 쏠리는 성향을 이르는 말.haeng dong i na sang tae ga teuk jjeong pang hyang eu ro ssol li neun seong hyang eul i reu neun mal

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound built from elements meaning tilt and direction, linking its form to the idea of leaning one way.

Usage tips

  • It fits reports, explanations, and careful speech especially well, while relaxed conversation often uses a more everyday alternative.

Related words

  • 경향적kyeonghyangjeoktendency-relatedadjective

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