균형 잡히다
It means something is steady and has just the right amount of everything.
Explanation at your level:
You use this word when things are equal. If you eat healthy food, you have a balanced diet. It is a good thing to be balanced!
When you have a balanced life, you have time for school and time for friends. It means you are not doing just one thing too much.
This word is very common when discussing lifestyle choices. A balanced approach to work means you take breaks. It shows you have control over your tasks.
In professional settings, a balanced report includes both good and bad news. It shows you are objective and fair in your judgment.
When analyzing complex systems, we look for balanced power structures. It implies a state of equilibrium where no single element dominates the others.
Philosophically, being balanced suggests a state of inner peace. It is the mastery of managing competing demands in a way that preserves harmony.
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- Means steady and proportional.
- Used for health, life, and opinions.
- Can be used as '균형 잡힌' before nouns.
- Essential for describing fairness.
The term 균형 잡히다 is a beautiful way to describe harmony. Think of a scale: when both sides have the exact same weight, the scale is balanced. This word isn't just for physical objects; we use it for diets, budgets, and even our own personalities!
When we say a life is 균형 잡힌, we mean you aren't working too much or playing too much. You have just the right amount of both. It’s the sweet spot where everything feels stable and healthy. It implies that nothing is lacking and nothing is excessive.
The word 균형 (gyun-hyeong) comes from Sino-Korean roots. 균 (均) means 'equal' or 'even', and 형 (衡) refers to the 'beam of a scale'. So, literally, it describes a scale that is perfectly level.
The verb 잡히다 (to be caught or held) adds the state of being 'held in that position'. Historically, this reflects ancient agricultural and trade societies where weighing goods accurately was the key to fair commerce. Over time, the phrase moved from the marketplace to describe abstract concepts like justice and personal wellness.
You will hear this most often when talking about nutrition (a balanced diet) or opinions (a balanced view). It is a very positive term in Korean culture, often associated with wisdom and health.
In formal writing, you might see it used to describe balanced budgets or balanced development in urban planning. In casual conversation, you might say, "I need to keep a balanced schedule," to tell a friend you are trying not to get too stressed out.
1. 균형을 잃다: To lose one's balance. Used when things go wrong or become chaotic.
2. 균형을 맞추다: To strike a balance. Used when you are actively trying to make two things work together.
3. 균형 감각: A sense of balance. Often used to describe someone who is good at staying fair or steady.
4. 균형 잡힌 시각: A balanced perspective. Essential for academic or professional debates.
5. 균형을 깨뜨리다: To break the balance. Used when a new factor ruins a stable situation.
As an adjective, it functions as a descriptive state. You will often see it as 균형 잡힌 (the attributive form) before a noun, like 균형 잡힌 식단 (balanced diet).
Pronunciation-wise, be careful with the hyeong sound; it requires a sharp exhale. The jap-hi-da part often sounds like 'jab-hi-da' due to phonetic assimilation. It rhymes loosely with words ending in '-da' like '아름답다' in terms of its descriptive nature.
Fun Fact
It reflects the ancient importance of fair trade.
Pronunciation Guide
Korean pronunciation
Korean pronunciation
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'hyeong'
- Dropping the 'p' sound in 'jap'
- Ignoring the liaison
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Commonly used.
Useful for essays.
Good for descriptions.
Easy to hear.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Fortgeschritten
Grammar to Know
Adjective modification
균형 잡힌 식단
Passive verb usage
잡히다
Noun + particle
균형을
Examples by Level
균형 잡힌 식사를 하세요.
Balanced meal do.
Imperative form.
이것은 균형 잡혀 있어요.
This is balanced.
State of being.
균형 잡힌 몸매.
Balanced body shape.
Adjective phrase.
균형 잡힌 생각.
Balanced thought.
Abstract usage.
균형 잡힌 생활.
Balanced life.
Noun modification.
균형 잡힌 발전.
Balanced development.
Formal usage.
균형 잡힌 의견.
Balanced opinion.
Communication.
균형 잡힌 하루.
Balanced day.
Time usage.
균형 잡힌 식단이 중요합니다.
그는 균형 잡힌 시각을 가지고 있습니다.
균형 잡힌 성장을 목표로 합니다.
균형 잡힌 예산안을 짰습니다.
균형 잡힌 관계를 유지하세요.
균형 잡힌 운동이 필요해요.
균형 잡힌 결정을 내렸습니다.
균형 잡힌 팀을 구성합시다.
균형 잡힌 영양 섭취는 건강의 기본입니다.
그 기사는 매우 균형 잡힌 보도를 했습니다.
우리는 균형 잡힌 시각으로 세상을 봐야 합니다.
균형 잡힌 업무 환경을 조성하는 것이 좋습니다.
균형 잡힌 발전을 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
균형 잡힌 감정 조절이 중요합니다.
균형 잡힌 평가가 필요합니다.
균형 잡힌 시각을 갖는 것은 어렵습니다.
균형 잡힌 포트폴리오로 위험을 줄이세요.
균형 잡힌 정책이 사회적 갈등을 해결합니다.
그의 평론은 균형 잡힌 분석으로 유명합니다.
균형 잡힌 삶을 위해 우선순위를 정하세요.
균형 잡힌 시각은 토론에서 필수적입니다.
균형 잡힌 식습관이 면역력을 높입니다.
균형 잡힌 교육 과정이 마련되었습니다.
균형 잡힌 배분이 이루어져야 합니다.
그는 균형 잡힌 판단력으로 위기를 극복했습니다.
균형 잡힌 생태계는 자연의 섭리입니다.
균형 잡힌 권력 분립은 민주주의의 핵심입니다.
균형 잡힌 예술적 감각이 돋보입니다.
균형 잡힌 비판은 성장의 밑거름이 됩니다.
균형 잡힌 내면을 가꾸는 것이 진정한 성공입니다.
균형 잡힌 자원 배분이 기업의 생존을 결정합니다.
균형 잡힌 시각을 유지하는 것은 지적인 태도입니다.
균형 잡힌 형이상학적 통찰이 돋보이는 작품입니다.
균형 잡힌 사회 구조는 지속 가능한 발전을 보장합니다.
균형 잡힌 미학적 관점이 그의 작품을 지배합니다.
균형 잡힌 논리 전개가 설득력을 더합니다.
균형 잡힌 자기 성찰을 통해 자아를 완성합니다.
균형 잡힌 외교 정책이 국익을 극대화합니다.
균형 잡힌 서사가 소설의 긴장감을 유지합니다.
균형 잡힌 정신 수양은 고대 철학의 목표였습니다.
Häufige Kollokationen
Idioms & Expressions
"균형을 잃다"
To lose balance
그는 갑자기 균형을 잃고 넘어졌어요.
neutral"균형을 맞추다"
To strike a balance
일과 삶의 균형을 맞추는 것이 어렵네요.
neutral"균형 감각이 있다"
To have a good sense of balance
그는 균형 감각이 뛰어납니다.
neutral"균형을 깨뜨리다"
To disrupt the balance
작은 실수가 전체의 균형을 깨뜨렸어요.
neutral"균형을 유지하다"
To maintain balance
건강을 위해 균형을 유지해야 합니다.
neutral"균형이 잡히다"
To be balanced
모든 것이 잘 균형 잡혀 있습니다.
neutralEasily Confused
Both imply harmony.
Balanced is about weight/fairness, harmony is about beauty/fit.
균형 잡힌 식단 vs 조화로운 색상.
Both imply safety.
Balanced is about equality, stable is about not changing.
균형 잡힌 예산 vs 안정적인 직장.
Both relate to fairness.
Balanced is about parts, equal is about rights.
균형 잡힌 의견 vs 평등한 기회.
It is the opposite concept.
Balanced is the state of not leaning.
한쪽으로 치우친 생각 vs 균형 잡힌 생각.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + [Noun] + 균형 잡힌 + [Noun]
그것은 균형 잡힌 식단입니다.
Subject + 균형 잡힌 + [Noun] + 을/를 + 가지다
균형 잡힌 시각을 가지세요.
Subject + [Noun] + 이/가 + 균형 잡혀 있다
이 식단은 균형 잡혀 있습니다.
균형 잡힌 + [Noun] + 은/는 + 중요하다
균형 잡힌 삶은 중요합니다.
균형 잡힌 + [Noun] + 을/를 + 위해 + 노력하다
균형 잡힌 발전을 위해 노력합니다.
Wortfamilie
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Verwandt
How to Use It
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Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
One is an action, the other is a state.
Use the adjective phrase instead.
It sounds more natural to use the passive verb.
Adjective phrase is more common.
Maintain is better than have.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Picture a scale in your mind.
When Native Speakers Use It
When talking about health or fairness.
Cultural Insight
It reflects the value of moderation.
Grammar Shortcut
Use it as '균형 잡힌' to describe nouns.
Say It Right
Focus on the 'hyeong' sound.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't confuse it with '균형을 잡다'.
Did You Know?
It comes from ancient weighing tools.
Study Smart
Learn it with '식단' first.
Contextual Tip
Use it to sound more objective.
Advanced Tip
It can modify abstract nouns like '시각'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a scale (균형) being caught (잡히다) in the middle.
Visual Association
A scale with perfect weights on both sides.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Describe your daily routine as 'balanced' or 'unbalanced'.
Wortherkunft
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Equal weight on a scale
Kultureller Kontext
None.
Directly maps to the concept of 'balanced'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Health
- 균형 잡힌 식단
- 균형 잡힌 영양
- 균형 잡힌 운동
Work
- 균형 잡힌 업무
- 균형 잡힌 예산
- 균형 잡힌 평가
Life
- 균형 잡힌 삶
- 균형 잡힌 생활
- 균형 잡힌 하루
Opinion
- 균형 잡힌 시각
- 균형 잡힌 의견
- 균형 잡힌 판단
Conversation Starters
"당신은 균형 잡힌 삶을 살고 있나요?"
"균형 잡힌 식단을 위해 무엇을 먹나요?"
"균형 잡힌 시각을 갖는 것이 왜 중요할까요?"
"균형 잡힌 예산을 짜는 방법이 있나요?"
"균형 잡힌 몸매를 만드는 비결은 무엇인가요?"
Journal Prompts
오늘 나의 하루는 균형 잡혀 있었나요?
균형 잡힌 삶을 위해 내일 무엇을 할까요?
최근에 균형 잡힌 판단을 내린 적이 있나요?
균형 잡힌 식단이 나의 기분에 어떤 영향을 미치나요?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, it is used for life, opinions, and physical objects too.
Yes, to describe someone with a sensible personality.
It is neutral and widely used.
Sino-Korean roots for equality and scale.
불균형하다.
It is an adjective form of a passive verb.
Yes, for budgets and growth.
균형.
Teste dich selbst
건강을 위해 ___ 식단을 드세요.
Balanced diet is healthy.
Which means 'to be balanced'?
This is the definition.
균형 잡힌 시각은 한쪽으로 치우친 의견을 의미한다.
It means being objective.
Word
Bedeutung
Components of the word.
Subject + object + verb state.
그는 ___ 시각을 가지고 있습니다.
Balanced view.
What is the opposite of '균형 잡히다'?
Antonym.
균형 잡힌 발전은 사회에 긍정적인 의미이다.
It is a positive term.
Word
Bedeutung
Contextual meaning.
Noun modification.
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Summary
To be '균형 잡히다' is to have everything in perfect, healthy proportion.
- Means steady and proportional.
- Used for health, life, and opinions.
- Can be used as '균형 잡힌' before nouns.
- Essential for describing fairness.
Memory Palace Trick
Picture a scale in your mind.
When Native Speakers Use It
When talking about health or fairness.
Cultural Insight
It reflects the value of moderation.
Grammar Shortcut
Use it as '균형 잡힌' to describe nouns.
Beispiel
균형 잡힌 식단이 중요해요.
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