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비율

biryul 上位1,500

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解説 비율 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you can think of '비율' (biyul) as a word used for simple 'mixing' or 'sharing'. Imagine you are making a drink or sharing snacks. You might use this word to talk about how much of one thing you put in compared to another. For example, 'more water' or 'less milk'. While A1 learners usually use simpler words like '많이' (a lot) or '조금' (a little), learning '비율' helps you understand when someone says '1 to 1' (일 대 일). It's like saying 'half and half'. You might hear it in a basic cooking class or when someone is talking about a group of friends, like 'how many boys and how many girls'. Just remember it means 'the balance between things'.

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At the A2 level, you start to use '비율' in more structured ways. You can use it to describe simple statistics or everyday comparisons. For example, 'The ratio of students to teachers' or 'The ratio of sugar in this tea'. You will learn the pattern 'A와 B의 비율' (The ratio of A and B). At this stage, you should also be able to say if a ratio is 'high' (높다) or 'low' (낮다). You might encounter this word when looking at a simple menu or a basic infographic. It helps you be more specific than just saying 'there are many students'; instead, you can say 'the ratio of students is high'. This makes your Korean sound more organized and clear.

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At the B1 level, '비율' becomes a key word for discussing social issues, work, and more complex comparisons. You will use it to talk about 'rates' like the 'unemployment rate' or 'employment rate'. You should be comfortable using the verb '차지하다' (to occupy/account for) with '비율'. For instance, 'Social media accounts for a large proportion of my time.' You will also see this word frequently in news headlines and advertisements. B1 learners should understand that '비율' is used not just for physical amounts, but also for abstract concepts like 'success rate' (성공 비율). This is the level where you start using '비율' to analyze and explain situations in a professional or academic context.

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At the B2 level, you are expected to use '비율' with precision and in varied contexts, including aesthetics and economics. You should understand the nuance between '비율' (ratio) and '비중' (weight/importance). For example, in an essay, you might discuss the 'proportion of renewable energy' or the 'ratio of debt to income'. You will also encounter the term in beauty and fashion to describe 'body proportions' (신체 비율). B2 learners should be able to discuss how ratios change over time using verbs like '상승하다' (rise) or '하락하다' (fall). You can also use it to describe the 'golden ratio' (황금 비율) in design or nature. Your usage of '비율' should reflect a sophisticated understanding of how different parts of a system interact.

At the C1 level, '비율' is used in highly academic and specialized contexts. You will use it in research papers to discuss 'correlation and ratio' or 'demographic proportions' in great detail. You should be able to understand and use complex terms like '의존 비율' (dependency ratio) or '가계 부채 비율' (household debt ratio) in discussions about sociology and macroeconomics. At this level, you also grasp the metaphorical uses of the word and can use it to critique or analyze complex systems. You might discuss the 'ratio of power' in a political context or the 'proportional representation' (비례 대표) in a voting system. Your command of '비율' allows you to handle nuances in data interpretation and present arguments with statistical backing.

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At the C2 level, '비율' is a tool for masterful communication. You use it effortlessly in high-level debates, professional consulting, or literary analysis. You can discuss the 'ontological proportions' in philosophy or the 'mathematical harmony' in classical music. At this stage, the word is part of a vast network of related concepts like '균형' (balance), '조화' (harmony), and '상관관계' (correlation). You can explain the subtle differences between '비율', '비중', and '배율' in a way that even native speakers would find impressive. You are capable of interpreting complex data sets and using '비율' to provide deep insights into societal trends or scientific phenomena. For a C2 learner, '비율' is not just a word for a number; it's a word for understanding the fundamental structure of the world.

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비율 (biyul) means ratio, proportion, or rate in Korean, used to compare different amounts.
It is commonly used with '높다' (high) and '낮다' (low) to describe statistical levels.
In daily life, it often refers to 'body proportions' or 'cooking ratios' (황금 비율).
It is a versatile word found in news, science, fashion, and professional workplace environments.

The Korean word 비율 (biyul) is a fundamental noun used to describe the quantitative relationship between two or more values. In English, it most directly translates to ratio, proportion, rate, or percentage depending on the specific context. Whether you are discussing the ingredients in a recipe, the statistical data in a business report, or the aesthetic balance of a person's physical features, 비율 is the go-to term for expressing how one part relates to the whole or to another part.

Statistical Context: In social sciences and economics, you will frequently hear terms like '실업 비율' (unemployment rate) or '출산 비율' (birth rate). Here, it signifies a calculated frequency or occurrence within a population.
Culinary and Mixing: When cooking Korean food, the '황금 비율' (golden ratio) of seasonings is crucial. For example, the ratio of soy sauce to sugar in Bulgogi marinade is a common topic of discussion among home cooks.
Aesthetics and Fashion: Koreans often use this word to praise someone's physical appearance, specifically their '신체 비율' (body proportions). Having a small head relative to a tall body is considered a '좋은 비율' (good proportion).

커피와 우유의 비율을 1대 2로 맞춰 주세요.

Please adjust the ratio of coffee to milk to 1 to 2.

이 도시는 노인 인구 비율이 매우 높습니다.

The proportion of the elderly population in this city is very high.

Understanding 비율 is essential for moving beyond basic Korean into intermediate and advanced levels because it allows you to quantify observations. It is not just about 'many' or 'few' anymore; it is about the specific relationship between numbers. In a professional setting, being able to say 'The ratio of success has increased' (성공 비율이 높아졌습니다) sounds much more precise and sophisticated than saying 'We are succeeding more.'

Mathematical Use: In a math class, you would use 비율 to solve problems regarding percentages (백분율) or fractions. It is the root concept for all comparative math.

정확한 비율로 배합하는 것이 기술의 핵심입니다.

Mixing in the exact ratio is the core of the technology.

그 모델은 얼굴이 작아서 비율이 정말 좋아요.

That model has a small face, so their proportions are really good.

수출 비율이 작년보다 10% 증가했습니다.

The export ratio has increased by 10% compared to last year.

Using 비율 correctly requires understanding its common verb pairings and descriptive adjectives. Most commonly, 비율 is described as being 'high' (높다) or 'low' (낮다), or it is 'adjusted' (조절하다/맞추다). Because it represents a relationship, it is often preceded by a noun phrase that specifies what is being compared.

Verb Pairing: 차지하다 (To Occupy/Account For): This is perhaps the most common academic and professional pairing. 'A가 B에서 큰 비율을 차지하다' means 'A accounts for a large proportion of B.'
Verb Pairing: 조절하다 (To Adjust): Used when you are actively changing the ratio, such as in chemistry or cooking. '물과 가루의 비율을 조절하세요' (Adjust the ratio of water and powder).

스마트폰 사용자의 비율이 전 세계적으로 급증하고 있습니다.

The proportion of smartphone users is skyrocketing worldwide.

When constructing sentences, pay attention to the particles. Usually, the subject of the ratio is followed by the possessive particle '의' or the subject marker '이/가'. For example, '남녀의 비율' (the ratio of men and women). If you want to say 'at a ratio of...', you use the particle '로', as in '1 대 1의 비율로' (at a ratio of 1 to 1).

이 약은 성분 비율이 매우 중요합니다.

The ratio of ingredients in this medicine is very important.

Expressing Proportions: To say 'the ratio is 3 to 1', you say '비율은 3 대 1입니다'. The word '대' (vs/to) is the standard separator.

우리 회사는 여성 임원의 비율을 높이기로 했습니다.

Our company decided to increase the proportion of female executives.

In conversational Korean, you might hear people use '비율' to describe someone's outfit or look, saying things like '비율이 사기다' (Their proportions are like a scam/cheating - meaning they look impossibly good). This shows how the word has migrated from pure mathematics into daily slang and aesthetic appreciation.

합격 비율이 작년보다 낮아졌어요.

The passing rate has become lower than last year.

You will encounter 비율 in a variety of real-world settings in Korea. From the evening news to K-pop fandoms, this word is ubiquitous. Understanding where it appears helps you grasp its multifaceted nature.

In the News and Economy: Economic news reports are filled with '비율'. You'll hear about '금리 비율' (interest rate proportions), '수출입 비율' (export-import ratio), and '부채 비율' (debt-to-equity ratio). These are critical metrics for understanding the Korean economy.
In Entertainment and Beauty: On variety shows or fashion vlogs, people often comment on '신체 비율' (body proportions). A common compliment for K-pop idols is that they have '8등신 비율' (8-head-to-body ratio), which is the idealized standard of beauty in Korea.

뉴스에서 청년 실업 비율에 대해 보도했습니다.

The news reported on the youth unemployment rate.

Another common place is the workplace. During meetings, managers might ask for the '불량 비율' (defect rate) of a product or the '재구매 비율' (repurchase rate) of customers. In these contexts, 비율 is synonymous with performance and quality control.

이 옷은 상체와 하체의 비율을 좋아 보이게 합니다.

These clothes make the ratio of the upper and lower body look good.

시청률 비율이 지난주보다 올랐어요.

The viewership rating ratio has risen since last week.

Lastly, you will hear it in education. When students apply for universities, the '경쟁 비율' (competition ratio or competition rate) is a major concern. A ratio of 10:1 means there are 10 applicants for every 1 spot. Understanding this term is vital for anyone navigating the Korean school system.

소금물의 비율을 계산해 보세요.

Try calculating the ratio of the saltwater.

While 비율 is a straightforward word, English speakers often make mistakes by using it where other more specific Korean words should be used, or by applying English grammar rules to it.

Confusing 비율 with 확률 (Probability): In English, 'chance' or 'rate' can sometimes overlap. However, in Korean, '비율' refers to a current state of distribution, while '확률' (hwak-ryul) refers to the likelihood of something happening in the future. Don't say 'winning ratio' if you mean 'chance of winning'.
Using '많다/적다' instead of '높다/낮다': While you can say a quantity is 'many' (많다), a ratio is a numerical level. Therefore, it is more natural to say a ratio is 'high' (높다) or 'low' (낮다). Saying '비율이 많아요' sounds slightly awkward to native ears.

비율이 많아요 (X)
비율이 높아요 (O)

Correct way to say 'The ratio is high'.

Another common mistake is the confusion between '비율' and '비중'. '비율' is a mathematical ratio (e.g., 2:1). '비중' (weight/importance) is used when you want to emphasize how much impact or space something takes up within a system. If you say 'The proportion of my work is high', '비중' might be more appropriate if you mean it's the most important part of your job.

이 프로젝트에서 제 비중이 큽니다.

My portion/weight in this project is large. (Using 비중 instead of 비율 for emphasis on importance).

Finally, learners sometimes forget that '비율' can also mean 'percentage' (백분율). If you are looking at a pie chart, you are looking at '비율'. However, if you specifically want to mention the '%' symbol, you use '퍼센트' or '프로', but the concept behind it is still '비율'.

50퍼센트의 비율로 섞으세요.

Mix it at a ratio of 50 percent.

To truly master Korean, you need to know when to use 비율 and when to switch to a synonym. Here are the most common alternatives and how they differ.

비중 (Bi-jung): Meaning: Weight, significance, or relative importance. While '비율' is just a number, '비중' implies how much something 'matters'. Example: '그의 비중이 크다' (He has a significant role/weight).
백분율 (Baek-bun-yul): Meaning: Percentage. This is a more technical term used specifically when the ratio is based on 100. In daily life, '비율' is used more broadly.
율 / 도 (Yul / Do): These are suffixes. '성공률' (success rate), '습도' (humidity degree/rate). Use these when the rate is part of a specific compound word.

이 음식은 영양 비율이 아주 좋습니다.

This food has a very good nutritional ratio.

When comparing '비율' and '비중', think of it this way: '비율' is the math, '비중' is the impact. If 30% of a movie is action scenes, that is the '비율'. If those action scenes are what makes the movie famous, they have a high '비중'.

수출이 경제에서 차지하는 비중이 큽니다.

Exports account for a large weight (significance) in the economy.

Finally, there's '비례' (birye), which means 'proportionality' or 'direct proportion'. You use this when saying 'A increases in proportion to B'. While related to '비율', it describes the action of changing together rather than the static state of the ratio itself.

노력에 비례해서 결과가 나옵니다.

The results come out in proportion to the effort.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The character 率 can also be pronounced as 'sol' in other words like '솔선수범' (taking the lead), but in the context of numbers and rates, it is always 'yul'.

発音ガイド

UK /bi.jul/

US /bi.jul/

In Korean, syllables generally have equal weight, but a slight emphasis on the first syllable '비' is common in natural speech.

韻が合う語

기율 (giyul) - discipline 규율 (gyuyul) - regulation 효율 (hyoyul) - efficiency 세율 (seyul) - tax rate 환율 (hwanyul) - exchange rate 이율 (iyul) - interest rate 능율 (neungyul) - efficiency/effect 조율 (joyul) - tuning/adjustment

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'yul' like 'yool' (as in 'pool'). It should be a shorter, more closed vowel.
Over-emphasizing the 'l' at the end like an English 'L'. In Korean, the final 'ㄹ' is more like a light tap.
Confusing the sound with '비유' (metaphor), which lacks the final 'l' sound.
Pronouncing 'bi' as 'bye'. It must be an 'ee' sound.
Adding a 'w' sound to 'yul' (like 'wyul').

難易度

読解 3/5

Common in news and books, easy to recognize.

ライティング 4/5

Requires knowledge of particles like '대' and '와/과'.

スピーキング 3/5

Pronunciation is simple, but using it naturally in slang takes practice.

リスニング 3/5

Clearly pronounced, but often followed by numbers.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

숫자 (number) 비교 (comparison) 많다 (many) 적다 (few) 대 (vs/to)

次に学ぶ

확률 (probability) 비중 (weight) 평균 (average) 통계 (statistics) 상승 (rise)

上級

상관관계 (correlation) 회귀분석 (regression analysis) 비례식 (proportional expression)

知っておくべき文法

A와/과 B의 비율

커피와 설탕의 비율

X 대 Y (Ratio expression)

3 대 1의 비율

~에 비례하다 (To be proportional to)

노력에 비례하는 결과

~을/를 차지하다 (To occupy/account for)

큰 비율을 차지하다

~의 비율로 (At a ratio of)

일정한 비율로 섞다

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커피와 물의 비율이 어때요?

How is the ratio of coffee and water?

A와 B의 비율 (Ratio of A and B)

우유 비율을 조금 더 높여 주세요.

Please make the milk ratio a little higher.

비율을 높이다 (To increase the ratio)

이 사과는 빨간색 비율이 많아요.

This apple has a high proportion of red.

Simple description of color proportion.

우리 반은 남녀 비율이 1 대 1이에요.

Our class has a 1:1 ratio of men and women.

1 대 1 (1 to 1)

설탕 비율이 너무 높아요.

The sugar ratio is too high.

비율이 높다 (Ratio is high)

비율을 잘 맞춰야 맛있어요.

It's delicious only if you get the ratio right.

비율을 맞추다 (To get the ratio right)

이 그림은 비율이 이상해요.

The proportions in this drawing are strange.

비율이 이상하다 (Proportions are strange)

반반 비율로 섞어 주세요.

Please mix it in a half-and-half ratio.

반반 비율 (Half-and-half ratio)

도시의 녹지 비율을 늘려야 합니다.

We need to increase the proportion of green space in the city.

비율을 늘리다 (To increase/expand the proportion)

이 요리는 간장과 설탕의 비율이 중요해요.

The ratio of soy sauce and sugar is important for this dish.

A와 B의 비율이 중요하다 (The ratio of A and B is important)

합격 비율이 얼마나 됩니까?

What is the passing rate?

비율이 얼마나 되다 (How much is the ratio)

스마트폰 사용 비율이 작년보다 늘었습니다.

The smartphone usage rate has increased since last year.

비율이 늘다 (Ratio increases)

그 모델은 신체 비율이 아주 좋아요.

That model has very good body proportions.

신체 비율 (Body proportions)

물과 알코올을 7 대 3의 비율로 섞으세요.

Mix water and alcohol in a ratio of 7 to 3.

X 대 Y의 비율로 (In a ratio of X to Y)

이 지역은 노인 인구 비율이 낮습니다.

This area has a low proportion of elderly people.

비율이 낮다 (Ratio is low)

화면 비율을 16 대 9로 설정하세요.

Set the screen ratio to 16:9.

화면 비율 (Screen ratio/Aspect ratio)

전체 인구 중 여성의 비율이 조금 더 높습니다.

The proportion of women in the total population is slightly higher.

전체 중 ~의 비율 (The proportion of ~ out of the whole)

이 제품은 불량 비율이 매우 낮아서 인기가 많아요.

This product is popular because its defect rate is very low.

불량 비율 (Defect rate)

수출이 우리 경제에서 차지하는 비율이 큽니다.

The proportion that exports account for in our economy is large.

비율을 차지하다 (To account for a proportion)

비율을 조절해서 맛을 더 좋게 만들었습니다.

I improved the taste by adjusting the ratio.

비율을 조절하다 (To adjust the ratio)

성공할 비율이 얼마나 된다고 생각하세요?

What do you think the success rate is?

성공할 비율 (Success rate/probability context)

대학 진학 비율이 매년 높아지고 있습니다.

The college entrance rate is rising every year.

진학 비율 (Entrance rate)

이 약은 성분 비율을 정확하게 지켜야 합니다.

The ingredient ratio of this medicine must be strictly followed.

비율을 지키다 (To follow/maintain a ratio)

시청률 비율이 지난달에 비해 하락했습니다.

The viewership rating ratio has fallen compared to last month.

비율이 하락하다 (Ratio falls - formal)

황금 비율을 찾기 위해 수많은 실험을 반복했습니다.

We repeated numerous experiments to find the golden ratio.

황금 비율 (Golden ratio)

이 도시는 1인 가구 비율이 급격히 증가하고 있습니다.

The proportion of single-person households in this city is rapidly increasing.

1인 가구 비율 (Single-person household ratio)

기업의 부채 비율이 높으면 투자하기 위험합니다.

If a company's debt-to-equity ratio is high, it is risky to invest.

부채 비율 (Debt ratio)

사진을 찍을 때 구도와 비율이 가장 중요합니다.

Composition and proportion are the most important when taking photos.

구도와 비율 (Composition and proportion)

에너지 소비 비율을 줄이는 것이 환경 보호의 첫걸음입니다.

Reducing the energy consumption ratio is the first step in environmental protection.

소비 비율 (Consumption ratio)

이 신발은 굽 높이와 전체 디자인의 비율이 완벽합니다.

The ratio of the heel height and the overall design of these shoes is perfect.

디자인의 비율 (Design proportions)

청년 실업 비율을 낮추기 위한 정책이 필요합니다.

Policies are needed to lower the youth unemployment rate.

실업 비율 (Unemployment rate)

그는 자신의 자산 중 부동산 비율을 줄이기로 했습니다.

He decided to reduce the proportion of real estate in his assets.

자산 중 ~의 비율 (Proportion of ~ among assets)

인구 고령화에 따른 부양 비율의 변화를 분석해야 합니다.

We must analyze the changes in the dependency ratio due to population aging.

부양 비율 (Dependency ratio)

자본과 노동의 투입 비율을 최적화하는 것이 과제입니다.

The task is to optimize the input ratio of capital and labor.

투입 비율 (Input ratio)

이 논문은 소득 수준과 행복 지수의 상관 비율을 다룹니다.

This paper deals with the correlation ratio between income level and happiness index.

상관 비율 (Correlation ratio)

선거 제도가 정당 득표 비율을 제대로 반영하지 못하고 있습니다.

The electoral system does not properly reflect the ratio of votes for political parties.

득표 비율 (Ratio of votes gained)

환경 오염 물질의 배출 비율을 엄격히 규제해야 합니다.

The emission ratio of environmental pollutants must be strictly regulated.

배출 비율 (Emission ratio)

이 건축물은 고전적인 비율과 현대적인 감각이 조화를 이룹니다.

This building harmonizes classical proportions with modern sensibilities.

고전적인 비율 (Classical proportions)

가계 부채 비율의 급증은 금융 시스템의 불안정을 초래할 수 있습니다.

A surge in the household debt ratio can cause instability in the financial system.

가계 부채 비율 (Household debt ratio)

연구 결과, 특정 유전자의 발현 비율이 질병과 관련이 있음이 밝혀졌습니다.

Research has revealed that the expression ratio of specific genes is related to the disease.

발현 비율 (Expression ratio)

우주의 팽창 비율에 대한 새로운 이론이 제기되었습니다.

A new theory regarding the expansion rate of the universe has been proposed.

팽창 비율 (Expansion rate/ratio)

그 철학자는 존재와 비존재의 비율에 대해 심도 있게 논의했습니다.

The philosopher discussed the ratio of being and non-being in depth.

존재와 비존재의 비율 (Ratio of being and non-being)

예술 작품에서 여백의 비율은 작품의 깊이를 결정짓는 요소입니다.

In a work of art, the ratio of negative space is a factor that determines the depth of the work.

여백의 비율 (Ratio of negative space)

디지털 신호의 압축 비율을 높이면서도 화질 저하를 최소화해야 합니다.

We must minimize image quality degradation while increasing the compression ratio of digital signals.

압축 비율 (Compression ratio)

이 시의 운율은 소리의 강약 비율이 절묘하게 배치되어 있습니다.

The rhythm of this poem features an exquisite arrangement of the ratio of strong and weak sounds.

강약 비율 (Ratio of strength and weakness)

사회적 계층 간의 부의 분배 비율이 점점 불평등해지고 있습니다.

The ratio of wealth distribution between social classes is becoming increasingly unequal.

분배 비율 (Distribution ratio)

그 작가는 인물의 심리적 묘사와 배경 설명의 비율을 완벽하게 조절합니다.

The author perfectly adjusts the ratio of psychological description of characters and background explanation.

심리적 묘사와 배경 설명의 비율 (Ratio of psychological description and background explanation)

생태계 내 포식자와 피식자의 비율이 무너지면 멸종의 위기가 찾아옵니다.

If the ratio of predators and prey in an ecosystem collapses, the crisis of extinction arrives.

포식자와 피식자의 비율 (Ratio of predator and prey)

類義語

비중 비례 퍼센트 할당량

よく使う組み合わせ

비율을 차지하다

비율이 높다

비율이 낮다

비율을 조절하다

비율을 맞추다

신체 비율

황금 비율

비율을 분석하다

비율이 일정하다

비율로 환산하다

よく使うフレーズ

1 대 1의 비율

— A one-to-one ratio. Used when two things are equal in amount.

설탕과 물을 1 대 1의 비율로 섞으세요.

비율이 좋다

— To have good proportions. Usually used to describe someone's physical appearance.

키는 작지만 비율이 좋아서 커 보여요.

높은 비율로

— At a high rate or in a large proportion.

그들은 높은 비율로 성공을 거두었습니다.

일정한 비율

— A constant or steady ratio.

온도가 일정한 비율로 상승하고 있습니다.

비율을 유지하다

— To maintain a certain ratio or proportion.

적정 비율을 유지하는 것이 중요합니다.

압도적인 비율

— An overwhelming proportion or majority.

찬성 의견이 압도적인 비율을 기록했습니다.

비율이 맞지 않다

— The ratios do not match or are incorrect.

재료의 비율이 맞지 않아서 맛이 이상해요.

비율을 계산하다

— To calculate the ratio.

남녀 비율을 계산해 보세요.

비율이 증가하다

— The ratio increases.

사용자 비율이 매달 증가하고 있습니다.

비율이 감소하다

— The ratio decreases.

불량품 비율이 크게 감소했습니다.

よく混同される語

비율 vs 확률

Probability. Use '확률' for the chance of something happening, '비율' for the current distribution.

비율 vs 비중

Weight/Significance. Use '비중' when talking about how much something matters, '비율' for the raw math.

비율 vs 배율

Magnification. Use '배율' for lenses, microscopes, or zooming in.

慣用句と表現

"황금 비율"

— The Golden Ratio. Used for perfect proportions in art, nature, or even mixing drinks.

이 소맥은 황금 비율로 타졌네요!

Neutral/Slang

"8등신 비율"

— An 8-head-to-body ratio. The ideal beauty standard for body proportions in Korea.

그 배우는 8등신 비율로 유명해요.

Neutral

"비율 깡패"

— Literally 'proportion bully'. Slang for someone whose body proportions are so good they 'bully' others.

아이돌 그룹 멤버 중 누가 비율 깡패인가요?

Slang

"비율이 사기다"

— Proportions are a 'scam'. Used when someone looks impossibly good in photos or real life.

실제로 보니까 비율이 정말 사기네요.

Slang

"1 대 다의 비율"

— A one-to-many ratio. Used in databases or social power dynamics.

이 관계는 1 대 다의 비율로 형성됩니다.

Technical

"비율의 미학"

— The aesthetics of proportion. Often used in architecture and design discussions.

이 건물은 비율의 미학을 잘 보여줍니다.

Academic/Art

"비율을 파괴하다"

— To destroy/break proportions. Used when someone's looks are so good they defy normal logic.

그는 비현실적인 외모로 비율을 파괴했습니다.

Slang

"반반 비율"

— A 50/50 ratio. Very common when ordering food like 'Banban Chicken'.

양념이랑 후라이드 반반 비율로 주세요.

Informal

"비율이 엉망이다"

— The proportions are a mess. Used for bad designs or failed recipes.

이 옷은 디자인 비율이 엉망이에요.

Informal

"비율을 따지다"

— To calculate or fuss over ratios/proportions.

너무 비율을 따지지 말고 편하게 만드세요.

Neutral

間違えやすい

비율 vs 백분율

Both involve ratios.

백분율 is specifically a percentage (out of 100), while 비율 is a general term for any ratio.

비율을 백분율로 나타내세요.

비율 vs 비례

Both start with '비' and relate to proportions.

비례 is the concept of two things changing together (proportionality), while 비율 is the static ratio.

노력에 비례하여 성공 비율이 높아집니다.

비율 vs 도

Both can mean 'rate' (e.g., humidity rate).

도 is usually a suffix for degrees or levels (온도, 습도), while 비율 is a standalone noun.

습도가 높으면 불쾌 지수 비율도 올라갑니다.

비율 vs 율

Both mean 'rate'.

율 is a suffix used in compound words (이자율, 실업률), while 비율 is the independent noun.

이자율이 오르면 대출 비율이 줄어듭니다.

비율 vs 수치

Both relate to numbers in data.

수치 refers to any numerical value, while 비율 specifically refers to a comparative relationship.

정확한 수치를 통해 비율을 계산합니다.

文型パターン

A와 B의 비율이 [Adjective]요.

물과 소금의 비율이 좋아요.

[Noun] 비율을 높여요/낮춰요.

우유 비율을 높여요.

[Noun]이/가 [Whole]에서 [Number]% 비율을 차지해요.

수출이 경제에서 70% 비율을 차지해요.

[Noun] 비율이 상승하고/하락하고 있어요.

물가 비율이 상승하고 있어요.

[Noun]의 비율을 조절하는 것이 중요합니다.

성분의 비율을 조절하는 것이 중요합니다.

[Noun]은/는 [Noun]에 비례해서 비율이 변합니다.

수요는 공급에 비례해서 비율이 변합니다.

[Abstract Noun]의 상관 비율을 분석한 결과...

소득과 행복의 상관 비율을 분석한 결과...

[Concept]의 비율적 조화가 예술적 완성도를 높입니다.

여백과 채움의 비율적 조화가 예술적 완성도를 높입니다.

語族

名詞

백분율 (percentage)

비중 (weight/importance)

비례 (proportion/proportionality)

動詞

비율을 정하다 (to set a ratio)

비율을 계산하다 (to calculate a ratio)

形容詞

비율적인 (proportional - though '비례적인' is more common)

使い方

frequency

Extremely high in both casual conversation (beauty/cooking) and formal contexts (business/news).

よくある間違い

비율이 많다 → 비율이 높다
Ratios are considered levels or rates, so they are 'high' or 'low', not 'many' or 'few'.
Using 비율 for probability → 확률
If you are talking about the chance of winning the lottery, use '확률', not '비율'.
비율 1:1 → 1 대 1 비율
In speech, don't just say the numbers; use the word '대' (dae) in between.
Confusing 비율 with 비중 → Depends on context
Use '비중' when you mean importance/weight. Use '비율' for simple numerical ratios.
Pronouncing 'yul' as 'you-el' → yul (one syllable)
It's a single syllable. Ensure the 'y' and 'u' sounds blend quickly into the 'l'.

ヒント

Use with 높다/낮다

Always remember that ratios are 'high' or 'low' in Korean, just like in English. Using '많다' or '적다' is a common learner mistake.

Complimenting Looks

If you want to sound like a native, tell a friend they have a '좋은 비율'. It's one of the highest compliments for physical appearance in Korea.

The Golden Ratio

Search for '황금 비율' on Korean YouTube (YouTube.co.kr) to find the best recipes for sauces, drinks, and even ramen.

The 'Dae' Particle

When comparing two things directly, always use 'A 대 B'. For example, '사과 대 오렌지의 비율' (The ratio of apples to oranges).

Occupying a Proportion

In meetings, use the phrase '비율을 차지하다'. It sounds professional and shows you have a high level of Korean.

Suffix Watch

Be aware that '율' often appears as a suffix (e.g., 이자율). If you hear 'yul' at the end of a word, it's likely related to '비율'.

Hanja Power

Knowing that 'Bi' (比) means compare will help you understand other words like '비교' (comparison) and '비유' (metaphor).

News Vocabulary

Ratios are a staple of Korean news. Learning this word will unlock a huge amount of economic and social media content for you.

Specify the Whole

When writing about ratios, always define what the 'whole' (전체) is to avoid confusion.

Binary Yield

Associate 'Bi' with 'two' and 'Yul' with 'yield'. The yield of two things compared.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'BI' as 'binary' (two things) and 'YUL' as 'yield'. You are looking at the 'yield' or 'amount' of two things compared to each other.

視覚的連想

Imagine a scale with two items on it, or a pie chart divided into slices. The slices represent the '비율'.

Word Web

수학 (Math) 통계 (Stats) 요리 (Cooking) 몸매 (Body figure) 퍼센트 (Percent) 그래프 (Graph) 비교 (Comparison) 균형 (Balance)

チャレンジ

Try to describe the '비율' of your daily activities. What '비율' of your day is spent working versus resting?

語源

Derived from Hanja (Sino-Korean characters).

元の意味：比 (비) means 'to compare' or 'ratio', and 率 (율) means 'rate', 'ratio', or 'proportion'. Together, they literally mean 'the rate of comparison'.

Sino-Korean

文化的な背景

Be careful when commenting on someone's '비율' (body proportions); while usually a compliment in Korea, it can be sensitive in other cultures as it focuses on physical traits someone cannot change.

In English, we often use 'rate' and 'ratio' interchangeably in casual speech, but in Korean, '비율' covers both, while '확률' is strictly for probability.

K-pop fans often discuss the '신체 비율' of their favorite idols on forums like Pann or TheQoo. The movie 'Parasite' (기생충) subtly deals with the '비율' of wealth and space between classes. Korean math textbooks use '비율' as the foundational term for teaching fractions and percentages.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

In a Kitchen

비율을 맞추다
황금 비율
1 대 2의 비율로
물 비율이 너무 많아요

At the Office

불량 비율
시장 점유 비율
비율을 차지하다
성장 비율

Shopping for Clothes

신체 비율
비율이 좋아 보이다
디자인 비율
상하체 비율

Watching the News

실업 비율
지지 비율
인구 비율
물가 상승 비율

Math Class

비율을 계산하다
백분율
비례하다
비율을 구하다

会話のきっかけ

"한국 사람들은 왜 '신체 비율'을 중요하게 생각하나요?"

"요리할 때 자신만의 '황금 비율'이 있나요?"

"이 도시의 자전거 이용 비율이 얼마나 될까요?"

"최근에 스마트폰 사용 비율이 너무 높아진 것 같아요."

"우리 팀의 남녀 비율을 어떻게 맞추는 게 좋을까요?"

日記のテーマ

오늘 하루 중 일하는 시간과 쉬는 시간의 비율이 어땠는지 써 보세요.

자신이 생각하는 가장 완벽한 커피와 우유의 비율에 대해 설명해 보세요.

최근 뉴스에서 본 통계 중 가장 놀라운 비율은 무엇이었나요?

자신의 가계부에서 식비가 차지하는 비율에 대해 적어 보세요.

성공적인 삶을 위해 노력과 운의 비율이 각각 몇 퍼센트여야 한다고 생각하나요?

よくある質問

10 問

Yes! In Korea, '비율이 좋다' is a very common compliment meaning someone has great body proportions, like a small head and long legs.

'비율' is the noun for 'ratio/proportion'. '프로' (short for percent) or '퍼센트' is the unit used to measure the 비율.

You say '삼 대 일' (3 dae 1).

Use '비중' when you want to emphasize that a certain part is important or has a lot of influence. '비율' is more for neutral math.

Absolutely. '황금 비율' (Golden Ratio) is used for the perfect mix of ingredients.

It's better to say '비율이 높다' (The ratio is high). '많다' is for quantity, while '높다' is for levels or rates.

It's slang for someone with incredibly good body proportions.

Use '~에 비례해서' or '~의 비율에 맞춰서'.

It is neutral. It's used in both scientific papers and casual chats about K-pop idols.

Usually, yes, but in aesthetics (like 'body proportions'), it can be a subjective judgment of balance.

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