Korean word

평등

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeongdeung

Meaning

  • nounequality

Example

직장에서는 평등을 중요하게 생각한다.chik jjang e seo neun pyeong deung eul chung yo ha ge saeng ga kan da

Equality is important in the workplace.

Illustration for 평등 (equality)

More examples

학교에서는 학생들 사이의 평등을 인정하려는 정책을 펴고 있다.hak kkyo e seo neun hak ssaeng deul sa i ui pyeong deung eul in jeong ha ryeo neun cheong chae geul pyeo go it tta

Schools are pursuing a policy that seeks to recognize equality among students.

Core concept

Everyone or everything stands on an equal footing, without differences in value or treatment deciding who gets less.

Common phrases

  • 평등을 인정하다pyeong deung eul in jeong ha da

    recognize equality

  • 기본적 평등ki bon jeok pyeong deung

    basic equality

  • 평등을 강화하다pyeong deung eul kang hwa ha da

    strengthen equality

Similar words

공평kongpyeong: Fair treatment that does not favor one person or side over another.
공정kongjeong: Fair treatment based on set rules or standards rather than personal bias.
성평등seongpyeongdeung: A state in which people face no unequal treatment or discrimination because of gender.
기회균등kihoegyundeung: A state in which everyone receives the same chances in education, work, and other areas.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 사물의 가치나 대우를 차별 없이 똑같이 취급하는 상태나 원칙.sa ra mi na sa mu rui ka chi na tae u reul cha byeol eop ssi ttok kka chi chwi geu pa neun sang tae na won chik

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning level or even and equal, which together create the image of equal standing.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this word when discussing equal treatment in workplaces, education, or society, not only personal relationships.

Opposites

Related words

  • 평등하다pyeongdeunghadaequaladjective
  • 평등화pyeongdeunghwaequalizationnoun

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