Korean word

중립

Pronunciation

Romanizationchungnip

Meaning

  • nounneutrality

Example

저는 그 문제에 대해 중립이에요.cheo neun keu mun je e tae hae chung ni bi e yo

I am neutral about that issue.

Illustration for 중립 (neutrality)

More examples

토론에서 그는 중립 의견을 냈다.to ro ne seo keu neun chung nip ui gyeo neul naet tta

In the debate, he expressed a neutral opinion.

Core concept

Standing between opposing sides without supporting either one.

Common phrases

  • 중립 의견chung nip ui gyeon

    neutral opinion

  • 중립을 유지하다chung ni beul yu ji ha da

    maintain neutrality

Similar words

중립성chungnipsseong: The quality of staying impartial and avoiding bias in a disagreement.
중도chungdo: A moderate outlook that avoids extreme positions.
중간chunggan: The point or space located between two things.

Definition in Korean

어떤 문제에서 한쪽을 편들지 않고 균형을 유지하려는 입장이나 상태.eo tteon mun je e seo han jjo geul pyeon deul ji an ko kyun hyeong eul yu ji ha ryeo neun ip jjang i na sang tae

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning middle and stand, which express the idea of remaining in the middle.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may confuse neutrality with not caring, but this word often describes a deliberate effort to remain fair when opinions or interests clash.

Opposites

  • 편파pyeonpabiasnoun

Related words

  • 중립적chungnipjjeokneutraladjective
  • 중립성chungnipsseongneutralitynoun

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