Korean word

비판적

Pronunciation

Romanizationpipanjeok

Meaning

  • adjectivecritical

Example

그는 항상 비판적이에요.keu neun hang sang pi pan jeo gi e yo

He is always critical.

Illustration for 비판적 (critical)

More examples

토론에서 비판적인 의견을 냈다.to ro ne seo pi pan jeo gin ui gyeo neul naet tta

He expressed a critical opinion during the discussion.

Core concept

A way of speaking or thinking that points out weaknesses while searching for better possibilities.

Common phrases

  • 비판적 사고pi pan jeok sa go

    critical thinking

  • 비판적 태도pi pan jeok tae do

    critical attitude

  • 비판적 시각pi pan jeok si gak

    critical viewpoint

Similar words

회의적인hoeuijeogin: A skeptical attitude remains doubtful until an explanation seems trustworthy.
비평적인pipyeongjeogin: A critical view discusses the merits and faults of a work or action.
분석적인punseokjjeogin: An analytical way of thinking examines parts and their connections to understand a whole.
날카로운nalkaroun: A sharp comment expresses a pointed observation that exposes a weakness.

Definition in Korean

주로 문제를 드러내고 개선점을 찾으려는 태도나 말투를 가리키는 형용사.chu ro mun je reul teu reo nae go kae seon jeo meul cha jeu ryeo neun tae do na mal tu reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word joins the Sino-Korean idea of criticism with a suffix that turns that idea into a descriptive adjective.

Usage tips

  • English learners often hear critical as mainly negative, but this Korean adjective may describe a useful analytical attitude when the context is constructive.

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