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지양하다 (verb)

To refrain from doing something or to avoid a certain direction or behavior, often for ethical, social, or practical reasons. It implies choosing not to follow a negative path.

💬 Example

"지나친 경쟁은 지양해야 한다."

💡 Memory Tip

Ji (Stop) + Yang (Raise). Stop the bad and raise the good. Think: 'Ji-Stop' the 'Yang-Bad behavior'.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
피하다 삼가다 멀리하다 억제하다
⚠️ Common Mistakes

지향하다 instead of 지양하다 → 지양하다

비를 지양하다 → 비를 피하다

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