Significado
To possess a firm sense of self-respect and dignity.
Contexto cultural
Rooted in 'Seonbi' (scholar) culture, where maintaining one's dignity despite poverty was the highest virtue. In hierarchical offices, a subordinate with 'strong pride' is often seen as difficult to manage, leading to 'Gapjil' (abuse of power) conflicts. The 'Tsundere' character often has '{自尊心|자존심}이 {强|강}하다,' hiding their true feelings behind a wall of pride. While Western cultures emphasize 'Self-Esteem' (internal), East Asian cultures traditionally emphasize 'Pride/Face' (relational).
Positive Spin
In a job interview, use '자존심' to show you care about the quality of your work (professional pride).
Negative Nuance
If you say '걔는 자존심만 강해' (He only has strong pride), it means he has no actual skills to back it up.
Significado
To possess a firm sense of self-respect and dignity.
Positive Spin
In a job interview, use '자존심' to show you care about the quality of your work (professional pride).
Negative Nuance
If you say '걔는 자존심만 강해' (He only has strong pride), it means he has no actual skills to back it up.
The 'Too' Rule
Always use '너무' (too) if you want to criticize someone's pride, and '워낙' (originally) if you're just describing their nature.
The Apology Gap
In Korea, the person with 'stronger pride' often wins the social waiting game, but loses the relationship.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
그는 _____이 강해서 남에게 도움을 청하는 것을 싫어한다.
The context of 'hating to ask for help' points to 'pride' (자존심).
Complete the dialogue using the correct form of '자존심이 강하다'.
A: 왜 민수랑 아직도 화해 안 했어? B: 내가 먼저 연락하고 싶은데, 내 ( ) 허락하지 않아.
The phrase '내 자존심이 허락하지 않아' (My pride won't allow it) is a set expression.
Match the situation to the correct nuance of '자존심이 강하다'.
Situation: An artist refuses to change their painting style just to sell more copies.
Maintaining artistic integrity is a positive use of the phrase.
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective form.
자존심이 ( ) 사람과 대화할 때는 말조심을 해야 합니다.
We need the noun-modifying form (adnominal) to describe '사람' (person).
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Ayudas visuales
자존심 (Pride) vs 자존감 (Self-Esteem)
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios그는 _____이 강해서 남에게 도움을 청하는 것을 싫어한다.
The context of 'hating to ask for help' points to 'pride' (자존심).
A: 왜 민수랑 아직도 화해 안 했어? B: 내가 먼저 연락하고 싶은데, 내 ( ) 허락하지 않아.
The phrase '내 자존심이 허락하지 않아' (My pride won't allow it) is a set expression.
Situation: An artist refuses to change their painting style just to sell more copies.
Maintaining artistic integrity is a positive use of the phrase.
자존심이 ( ) 사람과 대화할 때는 말조심을 해야 합니다.
We need the noun-modifying form (adnominal) to describe '사람' (person).
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasIt depends. It's a compliment for a professional or someone standing up for their rights, but a criticism for someone being stubborn in a relationship.
Yes, but usually to explain a difficulty, like 'I'm too proud to ask for help.'
There isn't one direct word, but '겸손하다' (to be humble) or '자존감이 낮다' (to have low self-esteem) are often used in contrast.
Because Korean social dynamics often revolve around 'Face' and hierarchy, making pride a major source of conflict.
No. Arrogance (거만) is looking down on others. Strong pride (자존심) is about protecting yourself from being looked down upon.
Frases relacionadas
{自尊心|자존심}을 {세|세}우다
similarTo assert one's pride.
{自尊感|자존감}이 {高|높}다
similarTo have high self-esteem.
{自負心|자부심}을 {感|느}끼다
specialized formTo feel professional pride.
{콧|콧}대가 {高|높}다
idiomTo be stuck-up.
