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편재하다 (verb)

To be ubiquitous or to exist everywhere at the same time. In a sociological context, it can also mean to be unfairly distributed in one place.

💬 Example

"미세 플라스틱은 이제 지구상 어디에나 편재해 있다."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Pyeon' as 'Pieces'. If the pieces are everywhere, it's ubiquity. If the pieces are in one corner, it's concent...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
편재해 있다 어디에나 있다 널리 퍼져 있다
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '편재하다' for 'to be common'. → 흔하다 / 일반적이다

Saying '돈을 편재하다'. → 돈이 편재해 있다