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통념 (noun)

A common belief or a general idea widely accepted by the public, often used when challenging those ideas.

💬 Example

"이 연구 결과는 기존의 사회적 통념을 뒤집었다."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Tong' as 'Total' or 'Through' and 'Nyeom' as 'Notion'. A 'Tong-Nyeom' is a 'Total Notion' shared by everyone.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
상식 관념 고정관념 인식
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '통념' for personal opinions. → 의견 (opinion) or 생각 (thought).

Confusing '통념' with '상식'. → 상식 (common sense).

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