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대표성 (dae-pyo-seong) is a big word, but it comes from '대표' (dae-pyo), which means 'leader' or 'representative.' At this level, you can think of it as 'being the one who speaks for others.' For example, if you are the class leader, you are the '대표.' The '성' part at the end makes it a quality. So, it is the quality of being a leader or a representative. You might not use this word yourself yet, but you will see it in books when talking about people who stand for a group. Just remember: 대표 = person, 대표성 = the fact that they represent the group.

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At the A2 level, you should know that '성' is a common ending in Korean that turns a word into an abstract noun, like '-ness' or '-ity' in English. So, 대표 (representative) + 성 (-ness) = representativeness. You will hear this word in simple news or social studies lessons. It is used to ask if something is a good example of a group. For example, 'Is this food representative of Korea?' (이 음식이 한국의 대표성이 있나요?). It is usually used with the verb '있다' (to have/exist) or '없다' (to not have/exist). It helps you talk about things that are symbols of a bigger group.

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At the B1 level, you should start using '대표성' in more formal contexts like school essays or discussions about society. It specifically refers to how well a small part reflects a large group. In statistics, if you survey 10 people to find out what 1,000 people think, those 10 people must have '대표성.' If they are all your friends, they don't have it! In politics, it refers to whether a leader truly represents the people's needs. Key phrases to learn are '대표성을 띠다' (to possess representativeness) and '대표성이 부족하다' (to lack representativeness). This word is essential for expressing opinions on fairness and accuracy.

At the B2 level, you should understand the nuance of '대표성' in professional and academic settings. It is often debated in the context of 'legitimacy' (정당성). For example, a committee might be legally formed, but if it doesn't include women or young people, its '대표성' might be questioned. You will encounter this word in complex news articles about election laws, sampling methods in scientific research, and corporate branding strategies. You should be able to use it with advanced verbs like '확보하다' (to secure) or '결여되다' (to be lacking). It is a key term for discussing social structures and research validity.

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For C1 learners, '대표성' is a tool for critical analysis. You will use it to discuss the 'crisis of representation' in modern democracy or the 'representativeness of data' in big data analytics. At this level, you should distinguish it clearly from '상징성' (symbolism) and '전형성' (typicality). You will often see it in the form of '대표성 있는 표본' (a representative sample) or '민의의 대표성' (representativeness of the public will). You should be comfortable discussing how '대표성' is constructed and how it can be manipulated in media or political discourse. It is no longer just a noun, but a concept to be interrogated.

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At the C2 level, '대표성' is used in philosophical and high-level legal contexts. You might explore the 'Representative Theory of Perception' or the 'Representativeness Heuristic' in psychology (대표성 휴리스틱). You will engage with academic papers that analyze the 'proportional representativeness' (비례적 대표성) of electoral systems. You can use the word to discuss the ontological status of a representative in semiotics or political philosophy. At this level, your usage should be precise, often paired with modifiers that define the scope, such as '인구통계학적 대표성' (demographic representativeness) or '문화적 대표성' (cultural representativeness).

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Dae-pyo-seong means 'representativeness,' focusing on how well a part stands for the whole.
It is a key term in Korean politics, statistics, and social discussions regarding fairness.
Commonly paired with verbs like 'secure' (확보하다) or 'possess' (띠다) in formal contexts.
Do not confuse it with 'representative' (대표), which refers to the person themselves.

The Korean word 대표성 (dae-pyo-seong) is a sophisticated noun that translates most accurately to 'representativeness' or 'the quality of being representative.' While it might sound like a dry academic term, it is actually a cornerstone of Korean social, political, and scientific discourse. At its core, it describes the degree to which a part reflects the whole. Whether you are talking about a politician representing their district, a sample of people in a medical study, or even a specific dish representing a country's cuisine, you are dealing with the concept of 대표성.

Political Context: In politics, this word is used to question whether a governing body truly reflects the diversity and will of the people. For example, if a parliament is composed entirely of one demographic, critics will argue it lacks 대표성.

이번 선거 결과는 국민 전체의 의사를 반영하는 대표성이 부족하다는 지적이 있습니다. (There are points being made that the results of this election lack the representativeness to reflect the will of the entire nation.)

Statistical Context: In research, 대표성 refers to how well a sample group represents the population being studied. If you only survey college students to understand the opinions of the entire country, your data lacks 대표성.

In daily life, you might hear this word when discussing cultural identity. For instance, is Kimchi the most 대표성 있는 (representative) food of Korea? Or does a certain actor have the 대표성 to be the face of a global brand? It implies a sense of legitimacy and authority derived from being a true symbol of a larger group. Understanding this word helps you engage in deeper conversations about fairness, science, and cultural identity in Korea.

이 연구는 표본의 대표성을 확보하는 것이 가장 큰 과제였습니다. (The biggest challenge for this study was securing the representativeness of the sample.)

Using 대표성 correctly involves pairing it with specific verbs and particles that highlight its abstract nature. Because it is a noun denoting a quality, it often functions as the subject or object of a sentence regarding the validity of a group or sample.

Common Verb Pairings: The most common verbs used with 대표성 are 띠다 (to take on/possess), 확보하다 (to secure), 결여되다 (to be lacking), and 강화하다 (to strengthen).

이 위원회는 각 계층을 아우르는 대표성을 띠고 있습니다. (This committee possesses a representativeness that encompasses all social classes.)

When you want to say something 'is representative,' you use the phrase 대표성을 가지다 or 대표성이 있다. Conversely, if something fails to represent the whole, you say 대표성이 없다 or 대표성이 부족하다. In academic writing, you will often see the phrase 대표성을 확보하다, which means to ensure that a sample or a group is statistically or socially valid.

소수 의견의 대표성을 높이기 위한 제도가 필요합니다. (A system is needed to increase the representativeness of minority opinions.)

In complex sentences, you might see 대표성 used as a criterion for judgment. For example, 'Are these survey results credible? It depends on the 대표성 of the respondents.' This shows how the word moves from a simple noun to a standard of measurement in Korean thought.

While you might not hear 대표성 in a casual conversation at a fried chicken shop, it is ubiquitous in professional and civic life. If you watch the 8 o'clock news (뉴스데스크) or read an editorial in the Chosun Ilbo or Hankyoreh, you will encounter it frequently, especially during election seasons or when social justice issues are debated.

In the News: News anchors often use this word when discussing the legitimacy of a protest or a new government policy. They might ask, 'Does this small group of protesters have the 대표성 to speak for all workers?'

전문가들은 이번 조사의 대표성에 의문을 제기했습니다. (Experts raised questions about the representativeness of this survey.)

In University settings, students and professors use it constantly in sociology, political science, and statistics classes. It is a fundamental concept in research methodology. If a student presents a paper, the professor might critique the 대표성 of their data sources. Furthermore, in corporate environments, it appears during discussions about branding. A marketing team might debate whether a specific celebrity has the 대표성 to represent the company's core values to a global audience.

Finally, you will hear it in discussions about 'Hallyu' (the Korean Wave). Critics often discuss which K-pop groups have the 대표성 to be called the leaders of the movement. It’s about who truly 'stands for' the whole phenomenon.

One of the most common mistakes learners make with 대표성 is confusing it with the person who is the representative (대표). Remember, 대표 is the person (the CEO, the representative, the delegate), while 대표성 is the abstract quality of being representative. You cannot say 'He is a representativeness'; you must say 'He has representativeness.'

Mistaking for Popularity: Learners often use 대표성 when they actually mean 인기 (popularity) or 유명세 (fame). Just because something is famous doesn't mean it has 대표성. For example, a niche traditional craft might have high 대표성 for Korean culture even if it isn't currently popular.

❌ 이 가수는 한국에서 가장 대표성입니다. (This singer is the most representativeness in Korea.)
✅ 이 가수는 한국 가요계의 대표성을 띠고 있습니다. (This singer possesses the representativeness of the Korean music industry.)

Another error is using the wrong verb. While in English we might say 'This sample reflects the population,' in Korean, we often say 'The sample secures representativeness' (대표성을 확보하다) or 'The sample possesses representativeness' (대표성을 띠다). Using 하다 (to do) directly with 대표성 as '대표성하다' is grammatically incorrect because it is a noun that requires a functional verb.

To truly master 대표성, you need to understand how it differs from its synonyms. The most common related words are 상징성 (symbolism), 전형성 (typicality), and 보편성 (universality).

대표성 vs. 상징성: 대표성 is about legitimacy and reflection (does this part accurately show the whole?). 상징성 is about meaning (does this stand for an idea?). A flag has high 상징성, but a random citizen might have higher 대표성 for a survey.
대표성 vs. 전형성: 전형성 refers to being a 'classic' or 'typical' example of a category. A 'typical' student (전형적인 학생) follows a common pattern. 대표성 is broader; it’s about the right or ability to stand in for the group.

그 건물은 근대 건축의 전형성을 보여주지만, 도시 전체의 대표성을 갖지는 않습니다. (That building shows the typicality of modern architecture, but it doesn't have the representativeness of the whole city.)

If you are in a casual setting and 대표성 feels too heavy, you can use phrases like ~를 대표하는 (representing ~) or ~의 얼굴인 (being the face of ~). However, in formal writing, 대표성 is irreplaceable because it specifically points to the structural or statistical validity of the representation.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The character '代' (dae) originally depicted a person (人) and a stake (弋), symbolizing the act of replacing or taking turns, which is the root of 'representation.'

Aussprachehilfe

UK dɛpʰjosʌŋ

US dɛpʰjosʌŋ

The stress is even across all syllables in Korean, though a slight emphasis on 'dae' is common in clear speech.

Reimt sich auf

가능성 (ganeungseong) 전문성 (jeonmunseong) 다양성 (dayangseong) 일관성 (ilgwanseong) 안정성 (anjeongseong) 중요성 (jungyoseong) 정체성 (jeongcheseong) 상징성 (sangjingseong)

Häufige Fehler

Pronouncing 'pyo' as 'peeyo' (two syllables).
Pronouncing 'seong' as 'song' (the vowel 'eo' is different from 'o').
Failing to aspirate the 'p' in 'pyo'.
Making the 'd' in 'dae' too hard like a 't'.
Shortening the final 'ng' sound too quickly.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 4/5

Requires understanding of abstract Sino-Korean nouns and academic context.

Schreiben 5/5

Hard to use correctly without mastering specific verb collocations like '띠다'.

Sprechen 4/5

Used in formal debates; pronunciation is straightforward but the concept is high-level.

Hören 3/5

Common in news and documentaries, making it easier to recognize over time.

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Voraussetzungen

대표 (Representative) 성질 (Nature) 보여주다 (To show) 전체 (Whole) 부분 (Part)

Als Nächstes lernen

상징성 (Symbolism) 정당성 (Legitimacy) 보편성 (Universality) 객관성 (Objectivity) 타당성 (Validity)

Fortgeschritten

대의제 (Representative system) 표본 추출 (Sampling) 모집단 (Population) 유의성 (Significance)

Wichtige Grammatik

~성 (Suffix for abstract nouns)

가능성, 중요성, 대표성

~을/를 띠다 (Verb for possessing qualities)

대표성을 띠다, 역사성을 띠다

~기 위해 (In order to)

대표성을 확보하기 위해

~ㄴ/는다는 지적 (Point/Criticism that...)

대표성이 부족하다는 지적이 있다

~에 의문을 제기하다 (To raise questions about...)

대표성에 의문을 제기하다

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Beispiele nach Niveau

그는 반의 대표입니다.

He is the class representative.

Simple noun '대표' used for a person.

이 음식은 한국의 대표성 있는 음식이에요.

This food is a representative food of Korea.

Using '대표성 있는' as an adjective.

대표성이 중요해요.

Representativeness is important.

Subject marker '이' added to '대표성'.

누가 대표성 있는 사람이에요?

Who is a representative person?

Interrogative sentence.

이것은 대표성이 없어요.

This has no representativeness.

Negative expression '없어요'.

우리 팀의 대표성을 보여줘요.

Show our team's representativeness.

Object marker '을' used.

대표성이 있는 사진을 골라요.

Choose a photo that has representativeness.

Relative clause '있는'.

그는 대표성이 부족해요.

He lacks representativeness.

Adjective '부족해요' (is insufficient).

이 조사는 대표성이 떨어집니다.

This survey lacks representativeness.

Verb '떨어지다' used to mean 'to be low/lack'.

대표성 있는 표본을 뽑아야 합니다.

We must select a representative sample.

Must/Should structure '~아/어야 합니다'.

그 가수는 한국 문화를 대표하는 대표성이 있습니다.

That singer has the representativeness of Korean culture.

Possessive structure '문화를 대표하는'.

이 위원회에 여성의 대표성이 필요합니다.

Women's representation is needed in this committee.

Noun + 의 + Noun.

표본의 대표성이 아주 높아요.

The representativeness of the sample is very high.

Adverb '아주' modifying '높아요'.

대표성을 가진 단체를 찾으세요.

Look for an organization that has representativeness.

Verb '가진' (having).

이 결과는 대표성이 없어서 믿을 수 없어요.

I can't believe this result because it lacks representativeness.

Reasoning structure '~어서'.

정치인은 국민의 대표성을 띠어야 합니다.

Politicians must possess the representativeness of the people.

Formal verb '띠어야 합니다'.

설문 조사의 대표성을 확보하기 위해 노력했습니다.

We worked hard to secure the representativeness of the survey.

Purpose structure '기 위해'.

이 표본이 전체 인구를 대표하는지 대표성을 확인하세요.

Check the representativeness to see if this sample represents the whole population.

Indirect question '~는지'.

그 단체는 학생들의 대표성을 띠고 활동합니다.

That organization operates with the representativeness of the students.

Verb '띠다' (to possess/take on).

대표성이 결여된 주장은 설득력이 없습니다.

Arguments lacking representativeness are not persuasive.

Past participle '결여된' (lacking).

문화적 대표성을 고려하여 작품을 선정했습니다.

The works were selected considering cultural representativeness.

Adverbial structure '고려하여'.

이 데이터는 지역적 대표성이 부족하다는 비판을 받았습니다.

This data was criticized for lacking regional representativeness.

Quoted criticism '부족하다는 비판'.

우리는 각 분야의 대표성 있는 전문가들을 모셨습니다.

We invited representative experts from each field.

Honorific verb '모셨습니다'.

대표성을 높이기 위해 투표 방식을 변경했습니다.

The voting method was changed to increase representativeness.

Causative-like meaning '높이기 위해'.

표본 추출 과정에서 대표성이 훼손될 우려가 있습니다.

There is a concern that representativeness might be compromised during the sampling process.

Passive verb '훼손될' (to be damaged/compromised).

국회의원의 대표성은 민주주의의 핵심 원칙 중 하나입니다.

The representativeness of members of parliament is one of the core principles of democracy.

Complex subject '국회의원의 대표성'.

이 연구는 특정 계층에 편중되어 대표성을 잃었습니다.

This study lost its representativeness by being biased toward a specific class.

Verb '편중되어' (to be biased/concentrated).

기업의 사회적 대표성을 강화하는 방향으로 정책을 수립했습니다.

Policies were established in a direction that strengthens the company's social representativeness.

Directional structure '방향으로'.

대표성 있는 데이터를 수집하는 것이 분석의 첫걸음입니다.

Collecting representative data is the first step of analysis.

Gerund '수집하는 것'.

시민 단체들은 정부 위원회의 대표성 문제를 제기했습니다.

Civil society groups raised the issue of representativeness in government committees.

Compound noun '대표성 문제'.

이 상은 업계의 대표성을 인정받은 기업에게 수여됩니다.

This award is given to companies whose representativeness in the industry has been recognized.

Passive structure '인정받은'.

표본의 크기보다 중요한 것은 표본의 대표성입니다.

What is more important than the size of the sample is its representativeness.

Comparison structure '~보다 중요한 것'.

대의 민주주의 체제에서 의회의 대표성 위기는 심각한 화두입니다.

In a representative democracy, the crisis of parliamentary representativeness is a serious topic of discussion.

Academic term '화두' (topic/issue).

질적 연구에서도 사례의 대표성보다는 전형성이 강조되기도 합니다.

In qualitative research, typicality is sometimes emphasized rather than the representativeness of cases.

Contrastive structure '보다는'.

통계적 유의성만큼이나 표본의 대표성 확보가 선행되어야 합니다.

Securing the representativeness of the sample must precede statistical significance.

Comparison '만큼이나' (as much as).

디지털 시대의 여론은 온라인 커뮤니티의 대표성 논란을 야기합니다.

Public opinion in the digital age causes controversy over the representativeness of online communities.

Causative verb '야기하다' (to cause).

특정 집단의 이익만을 대변한다면 대표성을 의심받을 수밖에 없습니다.

If it only represents the interests of a specific group, its representativeness cannot help but be doubted.

Double negative structure '수밖에 없습니다'.

이 논문은 한국 사회의 구조적 변동과 대표성의 상관관계를 분석합니다.

This thesis analyzes the correlation between structural changes in Korean society and representativeness.

Academic term '상관관계' (correlation).

문화적 다양성이 결여된 미디어는 사회적 대표성을 획득하기 어렵습니다.

Media lacking cultural diversity finds it difficult to acquire social representativeness.

Verb '획득하다' (to acquire).

비례 대표제는 정당 지지율과 의석수 사이의 대표성을 높이는 기제입니다.

Proportional representation is a mechanism to increase representativeness between party support rates and the number of seats.

Technical term '기제' (mechanism).

대의제의 본질적 딜레마는 선출된 권력의 실질적 대표성 구현에 있습니다.

The essential dilemma of the representative system lies in the implementation of the substantial representativeness of elected power.

Abstract noun '구현' (implementation/realization).

표본 오차는 최소화되었으나, 무응답 편향으로 인해 대표성이 훼손되었습니다.

Sampling error was minimized, but representativeness was damaged due to non-response bias.

Technical term '무응답 편향' (non-response bias).

포스트모던 담론에서 주체의 대표성은 끊임없이 해체되고 재구성됩니다.

In postmodern discourse, the representativeness of the subject is constantly deconstructed and reconstructed.

Philosophical terms '해체' and '재구성'.

헌법 재판소는 선거구 획정의 인구 편차가 대표성을 저해한다고 판단했습니다.

The Constitutional Court ruled that population deviations in electoral district boundaries hinder representativeness.

Legal term '저해하다' (to hinder/impede).

빅데이터 분석에서 데이터의 포괄성이 반드시 대표성을 담보하는 것은 아닙니다.

In big data analysis, the comprehensiveness of data does not necessarily guarantee representativeness.

Logical structure '반드시 ~하는 것은 아닙니다'.

정치적 소외 계층의 대표성 결여는 체제의 정당성 위기로 직결됩니다.

The lack of representation of politically marginalized groups leads directly to a crisis of legitimacy for the system.

Verb '직결되다' (to be directly connected).

상징적 대표성과 서술적 대표성 사이의 괴리를 좁히는 것이 현대 정치의 과제입니다.

Narrowing the gap between symbolic representativeness and descriptive representativeness is a task of modern politics.

Abstract nouns '상징적' vs '서술적'.

연구 설계 단계에서 층화 추출법을 통해 대표성을 극대화하고자 했습니다.

In the research design stage, we sought to maximize representativeness through stratified sampling.

Technical term '층화 추출법' (stratified sampling).

Synonyme

상징성 전형성

Gegenteile

특수성 개별성

Häufige Kollokationen

대표성을 띠다

대표성을 확보하다

대표성이 부족하다

대표성을 잃다

표본의 대표성

정치적 대표성

대표성을 강화하다

대표성을 의심받다

문화적 대표성

대표성을 부여하다

Häufige Phrasen

대표성 있는

— Being representative. It is used as an adjective before a noun.

가장 대표성 있는 사례를 들어주세요.

대표성이 있다

— To have representativeness. Used to describe a valid sample or leader.

이 조사는 충분한 대표성이 있습니다.

대표성이 없다

— To lack representativeness. Used to invalidate a sample or leader.

그의 발언은 전체의 의견으로서 대표성이 없습니다.

대표성 논란

— A controversy regarding whether someone or something is truly representative.

새로운 회장의 대표성 논란이 일고 있습니다.

대표성을 갖다

— To possess or hold representativeness.

이 기구는 국제적인 대표성을 갖습니다.

민의의 대표성

— The representativeness of the people's will.

국회는 민의의 대표성을 지켜야 합니다.

통계적 대표성

— Statistical representativeness of a data sample.

통계적 대표성을 검증해야 합니다.

대표성 결여

— A lack of representativeness.

대표성 결여는 연구의 치명적인 약점입니다.

대표성 문제

— The problem or issue of representativeness.

우리는 대표성 문제를 먼저 해결해야 합니다.

실질적 대표성

— Substantial or practical representativeness beyond just the name.

형식적인 자리가 아닌 실질적 대표성이 필요합니다.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

대표성 vs 대표 (Representative)

대표 is the person (noun), 대표성 is the quality (abstract noun).

대표성 vs 상징성 (Symbolism)

상징성 is about meaning/symbol, 대표성 is about accuracy/legitimacy of representation.

대표성 vs 전형성 (Typicality)

전형성 is about being a 'classic' example, 대표성 is about the authority to stand for a group.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"얼굴 마담"

— A figurehead or someone who represents a group only in appearance without real power.

그는 대표성이 없는 단순한 얼굴 마담일 뿐입니다.

Informal

"구색을 맞추다"

— To put things together just to look complete, often used when 'representation' is faked.

대표성을 위해 구색을 맞추는 식의 위원 구성은 안 됩니다.

Neutral

"바지 사장"

— A 'paper' CEO who represents the company but has no actual authority.

그는 실질적인 대표성이 없는 바지 사장입니다.

Slang

"간판을 내걸다"

— To use a name or a representative figure to attract people.

대표성을 강조하기 위해 유명인의 간판을 내걸었습니다.

Neutral

"한 배를 타다"

— To be in the same boat, sharing the same representative fate.

우리는 대표성을 공유하며 한 배를 탄 운명입니다.

Neutral

"목소리를 내다"

— To speak up, often used in the context of representative groups speaking for others.

소수자들도 대표성을 갖고 목소리를 내야 합니다.

Neutral

"뿌리 깊은"

— Deep-rooted, often used to describe long-standing representative traditions.

이 가문은 마을에서 뿌리 깊은 대표성을 가지고 있습니다.

Neutral

"이름값을 하다"

— To live up to one's name/reputation as a representative.

그는 대표로서 이름값을 하며 대표성을 증명했습니다.

Neutral

"등불이 되다"

— To be a light/guide, representing hope for a group.

그의 활동은 고난받는 이들에게 대표성 있는 등불이 되었습니다.

Literary

"앞장서다"

— To lead the way, taking on the role and representativeness of a leader.

그는 개혁을 위해 대표성을 갖고 앞장섰습니다.

Neutral

Leicht verwechselbar

대표성 vs 대표적 (Representative - adjective)

Both relate to representation.

대표적 is an adjective (representative/typical), while 대표성 is the noun (representativeness).

이것은 대표적인 사례이다 (This is a representative case) vs 이것은 대표성이 있다 (This has representativeness).

대표성 vs 대중성 (Popularity/Public appeal)

Both end in '~성'.

대중성 is about being liked by the public, 대표성 is about accurately reflecting the public.

그 노래는 대중성은 있지만 대표성은 없다.

대표성 vs 정체성 (Identity)

Both are abstract nouns ending in '~성'.

정체성 is who you are; 대표성 is who you stand for.

나의 정체성과 나의 대표성은 다르다.

대표성 vs 객관성 (Objectivity)

Both are standards for research.

객관성 is about lack of bias; 대표성 is about the scope of the sample.

연구는 객관성과 대표성을 모두 갖춰야 한다.

대표성 vs 보편성 (Universality)

Both involve broad application.

보편성 means it applies everywhere; 대표성 means it reflects a specific whole.

이 진리는 보편성이 있지만, 이 데이터는 대표성이 없다.

Satzmuster

A은/는 B의 대표성이 있다.

이 사례는 우리 연구의 대표성이 있다.

A의 대표성을 확보하는 것이 중요하다.

표본의 대표성을 확보하는 것이 중요하다.

A은/는 B의 대표성을 띠고 있다.

이 위원회는 각계각층의 대표성을 띠고 있다.

A은/는 대표성이 부족하다는 비판을 받는다.

이번 조사는 대표성이 부족하다는 비판을 받는다.

A의 대표성에 의문이 제기되고 있다.

선거 결과의 대표성에 의문이 제기되고 있다.

대표성 있는 A을/를 선정하기 위해 B하다.

대표성 있는 표본을 선정하기 위해 무작위 추출을 한다.

A은/는 B의 대표성을 담보하지 못한다.

데이터의 양이 대표성을 담보하지 못한다.

A와 B 사이의 대표성 괴리를 좁히다.

민의와 정치 사이의 대표성 괴리를 좁히다.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

대표 (Representative/CEO)

대표단 (Delegation)

대표팀 (Representative team/National team)

대표작 (Masterpiece/Representative work)

Verben

대표하다 (To represent)

대변하다 (To speak for/represent interests)

Adjektive

대표적이다 (To be representative/typical)

Verwandt

상징 (Symbol)

전형 (Type/Model)

성질 (Nature/Property)

자격 (Qualification)

권한 (Authority)

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frequency

High in news, academic, and professional contexts.

Häufige Fehler

Using '대표성' to mean a person. → 대표
'대표성' is representativeness (quality), while '대표' is the representative (person). You cannot say '그는 대표성이다'.
Saying '대표성하다'. → 대표성을 띠다 / 대표하다
'대표성' is a noun and cannot be turned into a verb by adding '하다'. Use '대표하다' (to represent) or '대표성을 띠다' (to possess representativeness).
Confusing '대표성' with '인기' (popularity). → 대표성
Something can be representative without being popular, and popular without being representative. For example, a rare traditional dance has representativeness but might not have popularity.
Using '대표성' for individual identity. → 정체성
If you are talking about who YOU are, use '정체성' (identity). '대표성' is only used when you are standing in for a group.
Mispronouncing the vowel 'eo' in 'seong'. → 성 [seong]
If you say 'song', it sounds like 'representative song' (대표송), which is a completely different meaning. The 'eo' sound is crucial.

Tipps

Pair with '띠다'

When you want to say something 'has' the quality of representation in a formal way, use '대표성을 띠다'. It sounds much more natural than '대표성을 가지다' in academic writing.

Abstract Suffix

Remember that the suffix '~성' (-ity/-ness) always creates an abstract noun. This helps you recognize hundreds of other Korean words like '중요성' (importance) and '가능성' (possibility).

Political Legitimacy

In politics, if a leader is elected with very low voter turnout, Koreans will say they lack '대표성'. This is a powerful way to criticize the legitimacy of a leader.

Statistics Essential

If you are taking the TOPIK II exam, '대표성' is a high-frequency word in the reading section, especially in articles about surveys and research.

Cultural Standard

When Koreans discuss '대표성' in culture, they are looking for the 'essence' of Korea. Kimchi and Hanbok are said to have the highest '문화적 대표성'.

Avoid Placeholder Nouns

Instead of saying 'this is a good example,' saying '이것은 대표성이 있는 사례입니다' makes your Korean sound sophisticated and precise.

News Keywords

When you hear '대표성' on the news, pay attention to whether they are talking about '표본' (sample) or '민의' (the people's will). This will help you categorize the topic instantly.

Debate Strategy

Use '대표성에 의문을 제기합니다' (I raise a question about the representativeness) to politely but firmly challenge someone's data or claims.

The 'Pyo' Connection

Connect 'Pyo' (표) to 'Pyo-bon' (표본, sample). Representativeness (대표성) is the most important quality of a sample (표본).

Keep it Formal

While you can use this word with friends, it primarily belongs to the formal register. Using it correctly will impress native speakers with your vocabulary depth.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'DAE-PYO' as the 'Big (Dae) Player (Pyo)' who represents the team. Adding 'SEONG' is like adding the 'Soul' or 'Status' of being that player.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a small puzzle piece that has the exact same pattern as the entire completed puzzle. That piece has '대표성'.

Word Web

대표 (Representative) 성질 (Nature) 투표 (Vote) 통계 (Statistics) 민주주의 (Democracy) 표본 (Sample) 상징 (Symbol) 리더 (Leader)

Herausforderung

Try to find one object in your room that has '대표성' for your personality and explain why in Korean.

Wortherkunft

Derived from Hanja (Sino-Korean characters). 'Dae' (代) means to replace or stand in for. 'Pyo' (表) means to show, express, or a table/surface. 'Seong' (性) means nature, quality, or character.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The nature of showing or expressing something by standing in for it.

Sino-Korean

Kultureller Kontext

Be careful when questioning someone's '대표성' in a formal setting, as it can imply they are not legitimate or are an impostor.

While English speakers use 'representativeness' mostly in statistics, Koreans use '대표성' much more broadly in daily social justice and cultural identity discussions.

The 'National Representative' (국가대표) movie series about athletes. Debates in the National Assembly of Korea regarding '민의의 대표성'. Marketing campaigns for 'K-Food' focusing on representative dishes.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Political Science

민의의 대표성
비례 대표성
정치적 대표성 확보
대표성 위기

Statistics & Research

표본의 대표성
무작위 추출과 대표성
대표성 있는 데이터
대표성 검증

Sociology

계층별 대표성
소수자 대표성 강화
사회적 대표성
문화적 대표성

Business & Marketing

브랜드 대표성
시장의 대표성
대표성 있는 모델
업계 대표성

General News

대표성 논란
대표성이 없다
대표성을 띠다
대표성을 의심하다

Gesprächseinstiege

"이 설문 조사가 우리나라 사람들의 의견을 다 담고 있을까요? 대표성이 있을까요?"

"요즘 드라마에서 다양한 사람들의 대표성이 잘 나타나고 있다고 생각하세요?"

"어떤 음식이 한국을 가장 잘 나타내는 대표성이 있다고 보시나요?"

"정치인들이 국민의 대표성을 제대로 띠고 있다고 느끼시나요?"

"우리 회사의 새로운 로고가 브랜드의 대표성을 잘 보여주나요?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

당신이 속한 집단에서 당신은 얼마나 대표성이 있는 사람인가요? 그 이유를 써보세요.

뉴스를 보면서 '대표성'이 부족하다고 느꼈던 사례에 대해 자신의 의견을 정리해 보세요.

만약 당신이 새로운 나라의 대표 음식을 정한다면, 어떤 기준으로 대표성을 판단하겠습니까?

데이터의 대표성이 왜 중요한지, 실생활의 예를 들어 한국어로 설명해 보세요.

사회적 소수자들의 대표성을 높이기 위해 우리 사회가 해야 할 노력은 무엇일까요?

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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No, you should not say 'He is a representativeness.' Instead, say 'He has representativeness' (그는 대표성이 있다) or 'He is a representative' (그는 대표이다). '대표성' is always an abstract quality.

Representativeness (대표성) means the sample accurately reflects the whole. Symbolism (상징성) means something stands for an idea. A pigeon has symbolism for peace, but it doesn't necessarily have representativeness for all birds in a study.

It is most frequently used in statistics (representative sample) and politics (representative of the people's will). It is a key term in news reports and academic papers.

Yes, it is quite formal. In casual conversation, people might say '대표할 만한' (worth representing) or '진짜 한국적인' (truly Korean) instead of using the noun '대표성'.

You can say '대표성 부족' (lack of representativeness) or '대표성 결여' (absence of representativeness). '결여' is more formal than '부족'.

Yes, critics often discuss which group has the '대표성' to represent the K-pop genre globally. It implies they are the standard-bearers of the movement.

Yes. For example, '이 도자기는 조선 시대의 대표성을 띠고 있다' (This pottery possesses the representativeness of the Joseon Dynasty).

The most natural verbs are '띠다' (to possess), '확보하다' (to secure), and '있다/없다' (to have/not have).

Yes, it is generally introduced at the intermediate level (B1/B2) because it is essential for discussing social issues and basic research.

It is pronounced [dae-pyo-seong]. Make sure the 'eo' in 'seong' is an open vowel, not 'o' as in 'song'.

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