It describes a state that is unhygienic, unclean, or morally tainted.
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- Refers to something being unclean or unhygienic.
- Used to describe environments, objects, or even abstract behaviors.
- Often implies a lack of sanitary standards.
개요
'불결하다'는 '아니 불(不)'과 '깨끗할 결(潔)'이 합쳐진 단어로, 상태가 위생적이지 못하거나 더럽다는 뜻을 가집니다. 단순한 오염을 넘어 건강에 해롭거나 도덕적으로 지저분하다는 뉘앙스를 포함합니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 '불결한 환경', '불결한 위생 상태', '불결한 마음' 등 명사를 수식하거나, '~이 불결하다'와 같이 서술어로 사용됩니다. 3) 일반적 문맥: 공중보건, 식당 위생, 개인의 청결 등을 다룰 때 자주 등장합니다. 또한 비유적으로 나쁜 마음이나 부정한 행위를 지칭할 때도 쓰입니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '더럽다'는 시각적으로 오염된 모든 상태를 포괄하는 일상적인 표현인 반면, '불결하다'는 조금 더 격식 있고 위생 관념을 강조하는 표현입니다.
Examples
손을 씻지 않는 것은 불결한 습관이다.
everydayNot washing your hands is an unhygienic habit.
이 식당은 위생 상태가 불결하여 영업 정지를 당했다.
formalThis restaurant was suspended for having unsanitary conditions.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
환경이 불결하다
The environment is unsanitary.
Often Confused With
더럽다 is a general term for dirty, while 불결하다 is specifically about lack of hygiene.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '불결하다' in formal settings like reports or news. It is less common in casual conversation. It specifically implies a lack of sanitary standards.
Common Mistakes
Do not use this word to describe something that is just messy (like a cluttered desk). It should be reserved for things that are actually unhygienic or dirty.
Tips
Use in formal contexts for hygiene
Use '불결하다' when you want to sound more professional or serious about cleanliness. It carries more weight than the casual word '더럽다'.
Avoid using it to insult people
Calling a person '불결하다' can be very offensive as it suggests they are unhygienic or morally corrupt. Be careful with the context.
Emphasis on public hygiene
In Korea, public hygiene is highly valued. Using this word in public reports emphasizes a strong need for improvement.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sino-Korean characters 不(아니 불) and 潔(깨끗할 결). It literally means 'not clean'.
Cultural Context
Korean society places a high premium on cleanliness, especially in public spaces. Using this word signals a strong disapproval of hygiene standards.
Memory Tip
Think of '불' (no) + '결' (clean). If something has 'no clean' state, it is '불결하다'.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions'더럽다'는 일상적으로 널리 쓰이는 표현이며, '불결하다'는 위생이나 청결 상태를 더 강조하는 격식 있는 표현입니다.
네, 비유적으로 부도덕하거나 마음이 깨끗하지 못한 사람을 지칭할 때 '불결한 마음'처럼 사용할 수 있습니다.
주로 뉴스, 공공 안내문, 위생 관련 보고서 등에서 환경이나 위생 상태를 지적할 때 자주 사용합니다.
Test Yourself
오랫동안 청소를 하지 않아 방이 매우 ___.
청소를 하지 않은 방은 위생 상태가 좋지 않으므로 '불결하다'가 적절합니다.
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Summary
It describes a state that is unhygienic, unclean, or morally tainted.
- Refers to something being unclean or unhygienic.
- Used to describe environments, objects, or even abstract behaviors.
- Often implies a lack of sanitary standards.
Use in formal contexts for hygiene
Use '불결하다' when you want to sound more professional or serious about cleanliness. It carries more weight than the casual word '더럽다'.
Avoid using it to insult people
Calling a person '불결하다' can be very offensive as it suggests they are unhygienic or morally corrupt. Be careful with the context.
Emphasis on public hygiene
In Korea, public hygiene is highly valued. Using this word in public reports emphasizes a strong need for improvement.
Examples
2 of 2손을 씻지 않는 것은 불결한 습관이다.
Not washing your hands is an unhygienic habit.
이 식당은 위생 상태가 불결하여 영업 정지를 당했다.
This restaurant was suspended for having unsanitary conditions.
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