Korean Conversation · Level 61
15 words
Korean word
기준
Pronunciation
Romanizationkijun
Meaning
- nounstandard
Example
평가할 때 기준을 정해야 합니다.pyeong ga hal ttae ki ju neul cheong hae ya ham ni da
We need to set a standard when evaluating.
More examples
제품이 기준을 충족하지 못했다.che pu mi ki ju neul chung jo ka ji mo taet tta
The product failed to meet the standard.
Core concept
A clear reference point for judging things, making decisions, or choosing between options.
Common phrases
기준을 정하다ki ju neul cheong ha da
set a standard
기준을 충족하다ki ju neul chung jo ka da
meet the standard
기준에 맞추다ki ju ne mat chu da
adjust to the standard
Similar words
표준pyojun: A widely accepted model, rule, or level used as a reference.
잣대chatttae: A personal yardstick for judging the value or quality of something.
수준sujun: The degree of quality, ability, or development that something has.
조건chogeon: A requirement that must be met for an action or result to happen.
Definition in Korean
판단이나 행동의 근거가 되는 원칙이나 척도pan da ni na haeng dong ui keun geo ga toe neun won chi gi na cheok tto
Word origin
Its Sino-Korean parts connect the idea of a foundation with the idea of an even level, giving the word its sense of a basis for judgment.
Usage tips
- When English-speaking learners discuss choices, this word helps express the factor that guides a decision without implying that the choice is a formal law.
Other meanings
- criterionnoun
Related words
- 기준선kijunseonbaselinenoun
- 기준치kijunchistandard valuenoun
- 기준점kijunjeomreference pointnoun