At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word '획일적' yet, as it is a bit complex. However, it's good to know that it means 'everything is the same.' Imagine a box of 100 red apples where every apple is the exact same size and color. That is '획일적.' Usually, in A1, we use simpler words like '똑같아요' (It's the same) or '모두 같아요' (They are all the same). But if you see '획일적' in a book, just think of many things looking exactly like each other, like students in the same uniform or houses that look like twins. It is a word used to say 'it's a bit boring because there is no variety.'
At the A2 level, you can start to recognize '획일적' as a word that describes 'boring sameness.' You might see it in simple news clips or articles about school. It is an adjective that people use when they think things are too similar. For example, if every restaurant in a town only sells the same kind of food, you could say it's '획일적.' It's often used with the ending '-인' before a noun, like '획일적인 옷' (uniform clothes). Remember, it's not just 'the same' (같은); it's 'the same in a way that feels like a rule.' It's a useful word for expressing a simple opinion about why something feels uninteresting or repetitive.
At the B1 level, you should be able to use '획일적' to describe social situations. You are moving beyond simple descriptions and starting to express opinions on systems. You can use it to talk about education, architecture, or fashion. For example, '우리 학교 교육은 너무 획일적이에요' (My school's education is too uniform). You should also recognize the adverb form '획일적으로' (uniformly/in a standardized way). This word is very common in intermediate reading materials that discuss the pros and cons of modern society. It helps you contrast 'sameness' (획일성) with 'diversity' (다양성), which is a key theme in B1 level discussions.
At the B2 level, '획일적' is a core vocabulary word for academic and formal discussions. You should use it to critique social phenomena, such as the 'standardization of culture' or 'rigid corporate environments.' You understand that the word carries a negative nuance, implying that individuality is being suppressed for the sake of efficiency or control. You can use it in complex sentences like, '획일적인 가치관을 강요하는 사회 분위기는 창의성을 저해한다' (A social atmosphere that forces uniform values hinders creativity). You should also be comfortable using related terms like '획일화' (standardization/uniformization) and '획일성' (uniformity) in your writing and speaking.
At the C1 level, you use '획일적' with precision in nuanced debates. You can distinguish it from similar terms like '정형화된' (fixed/stereotypical) or '규격화된' (standardized to specs). You might use it to discuss postmodern critiques of mass production or the sociological impact of urban planning. You are expected to use this word in essays to argue for the importance of pluralism (다원주의). For a C1 learner, '획일적' is not just a descriptive word but a tool for social analysis. You can discuss how '획일적인 사고방식' (uniform ways of thinking) can lead to groupthink or social stagnation in highly developed societies.
At the C2 level, you have a masterly grasp of '획일적' and its philosophical implications. You can use it to engage in high-level academic discourse regarding the tension between universalism and particularism. You might use it in literary analysis to describe a character's struggle against a '획일화된 사회' (a standardized society). You understand its historical context in Korea's rapid development period, where 획일성 was once seen as a tool for national mobilization but is now viewed as a hurdle to future innovation. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker's, employing it effortlessly in complex rhetorical structures and sophisticated social commentaries.

획일적 em 30 segundos

  • 획일적 (Hoeg-il-jeok) means uniform or standardized, often used critically to describe a lack of diversity in systems like education or architecture.
  • It comes from Hanja meaning 'one stroke,' implying everything follows a single rule or pattern without any individual variation allowed.
  • Grammatically, it usually appears as '획일적인' before nouns or '획일적으로' as an adverb, almost always carrying a negative or analytical nuance.
  • Commonly applied to Korean education, apartment designs, and social pressure, it highlights the conflict between efficiency and individual creativity.

The term 획일적 (Hoeg-il-jeok) is a critical adjective in the Korean language used to describe things that are uniform, standardized, or lacking in diversity. Rooted in Hanja (Chinese characters), it literally translates to 'one stroke' or 'one rule' applied to everything. In a modern context, it is most frequently used to critique systems, education, architecture, or social behaviors that force individuals or objects into a single, identical mold without considering unique characteristics or creative differences.

Etymological Breakdown
The '획' (畫) means a stroke or a line, '일' (一) means one, and '적' (的) is a suffix that turns the noun into an adjective. Together, it implies everything follows 'one line' of thought or design.

한국의 교육 시스템은 너무 획일적이라는 비판을 자주 받습니다. (The Korean education system is often criticized for being too uniform.)

When you use this word, you are often expressing a nuance of disapproval. It suggests that variety has been sacrificed for the sake of efficiency or control. For instance, if you walk through a neighborhood where every single house looks exactly the same, you would describe the architecture as 획일적. In a business setting, if every employee is expected to think and act in the exact same way without any room for individual creativity, the corporate culture is 획일적.

Common Usage: Education
It is almost always used when discussing the 'cookie-cutter' nature of standardized testing and how it fails to nurture individual talents.

모두에게 획일적인 기준을 적용하는 것은 불공평합니다. (Applying a uniform standard to everyone is unfair.)

Furthermore, in the context of Korean society, which has historically valued collective harmony, the word 획일적 has become a rallying cry for those advocating for '개성' (individuality) and '다양성' (diversity). It highlights the tension between the traditional pressure to conform and the modern desire to stand out. If a fashion trend becomes so popular that everyone on the street is wearing the same padded jacket, people might complain about the 획일적인 패션 (uniform fashion) of the city.

Visual Metaphor
Imagine a factory assembly line where every product is identical. That is the essence of '획일적'.

도시의 아파트들이 너무 획일적이라서 길을 찾기가 어렵다. (The apartments in the city are so uniform that it's hard to find the way.)

Using 획일적 effectively requires understanding its grammatical behavior as a 'determiner-noun' that functions as an adjective. In Korean, you will most often see it followed by the particle '-인' when it modifies a noun (획일적인 + Noun) or '-으로' when it functions as an adverb (획일적으로 + Verb). It is rarely used as a simple predicate like '획일적이다' unless you are making a definitive statement about a subject's nature.

Grammatical Pattern 1: 획일적인 + Noun
This is the most common way to describe something. It means 'uniform [Noun]'.

정부는 획일적인 정책 대신 지역별 맞춤 정책을 내놓았다. (The government released customized policies for each region instead of uniform policies.)

When you want to describe an action being done in a standardized, unvarying way, you use the adverbial form. This often appears in contexts of management, evaluation, or distribution. It implies that the actor is not looking at the nuances of the situation but rather applying a blanket rule to everyone involved.

Grammatical Pattern 2: 획일적으로 + Verb
This means 'to do something in a uniform/standardized manner'.

학생들을 획일적으로 평가하는 것은 그들의 잠재력을 무시하는 일이다. (Evaluating students in a uniform way is ignoring their potential.)

Another common variation is the noun form 획일성 (uniformity) and the verb form 획일화하다 (to standardize/make uniform). Use '획일성' when discussing the concept itself as a subject or object. Use '획일화하다' when describing the process of making different things the same.

Comparison: 획일적 vs. 일관된
'일관된' (consistent) is usually positive, implying stability and logic. '획일적' is usually negative, implying a lack of soul or variety.

그의 주장은 매우 일관적이었지만, 해결책은 너무 획일적이었다. (His argument was very consistent, but his solutions were too one-size-fits-all.)

In higher-level Korean (TOPIK II level 5-6), you will see this word in reading passages about social issues. Practice using it in sentences where you are comparing 'standardization' (efficiency) versus 'diversity' (creativity). This contrast is the most natural environment for the word.

While '획일적' might sound like a difficult academic term, it is actually quite common in Korean daily life, particularly in media and social discourse. You will hear it on the evening news, read it in newspaper editorials, and encounter it in documentaries about Korean history and society. It is the go-to word for anyone criticizing the status quo of 'sameness' in modern Korea.

Context 1: The News & Media
News anchors often use this word when reporting on government regulations or educational reforms. They might say, "The public is concerned about the uniform application of these new rules."

언론은 이번 규제가 시장의 획일적인 성장을 초래할 것이라고 경고했다. (The media warned that this regulation would lead to uniform growth in the market.)

In the world of art and culture, critics use '획일적' to describe K-pop groups or TV dramas that follow the exact same formula to achieve success. If a critic feels that all the songs on the charts sound the same, they will write a column about the '획일화된 가요계' (the standardized music industry). This usage helps express that while the quality might be high, the lack of original spirit is a problem.

Context 2: Architectural Criticism
Korea is famous for its 'apartment forests.' Many urban planners and citizens criticize the '획일적인 아파트 단지' (uniform apartment complexes) for making the city landscape look boring and soulless.

성냥갑 같은 획일적인 건물들이 도시의 아름다움을 해치고 있다. (Uniform buildings that look like matchboxes are harming the beauty of the city.)

Finally, you will hear this in personal conversations between office workers or students. When someone feels that their company culture is too rigid and doesn't allow for personal style, they might sigh and say, "우리 회사는 너무 획일적이야" (Our company is too uniform). It is a way of expressing frustration with a lack of freedom or variety.

Context 3: Social Media & Trends
Influencers or YouTubers might use it when discussing how everyone is trying to follow the same beauty standards or 'aesthetic' on Instagram.

SNS에서의 획일적인 미의 기준에 반대하는 목소리가 커지고 있다. (Voices opposing the uniform beauty standards on social media are growing louder.)

Even for intermediate learners, '획일적' can be tricky because it overlaps with other words related to 'sameness' or 'consistency.' The most common mistake is using it as a positive trait. Remember: '획일적' is almost always a critique. If you want to say something is 'organized' or 'efficiently standardized' in a good way, this is not the word to use.

Mistake 1: Confusing with '일관적' (Consistent)
'일관적' means your logic or behavior stays the same over time (good). '획일적' means everything looks the same at once (often bad).

❌ 이 디자인은 아주 획일적이라서 깔끔해요. (This design is very uniform, so it's neat. - Sounds weird if you mean 'neat/tidy')
✅ 이 디자인은 아주 일관성이 있어서 깔끔해요. (This design is very consistent, so it's neat.)

Another common error is misusing the particle. Since '획일적' is a noun-based adjective, it needs the particle '-인' to modify a noun. Beginners often forget this and just put the word before the noun, which is grammatically incorrect in Korean.

Mistake 2: Missing the '-인' particle
Unlike English adjectives like 'uniform,' Korean adjectives ending in '-적' require '-인' to function as a modifier.

획일적 교육 (Uniform education - grammatically incomplete)
획일적인 교육 (Uniform education - correct)

Lastly, people sometimes confuse '획일적' with '평범한' (ordinary/average). While both can describe something boring, '평범한' describes the quality of a single thing, whereas '획일적' describes the state of a group or system where everything is the same. You wouldn't call a single person '획일적' unless you were saying they are just like everyone else in a group.

Mistake 3: Overusing it for simple colors/patterns
If a wall is just one color, don't say it's '획일적'. That's just '단색' (one color). '획일적' implies a complex system or many items being forced into one shape.

❌ 방이 획일적으로 하얗다. (The room is uniformly white. - Too formal/weird)
✅ 방이 온통 하얗다. (The room is entirely white.)

To truly master '획일적,' you should know its synonyms and how they differ in nuance. Depending on whether you want to sound more academic, more emotional, or more descriptive, you might choose a different word. The most common alternatives relate to 'sameness,' 'standardization,' and 'monotony.'

Comparison: 획일적 vs. 정형화된
'정형화된' (fixed/stereotypical) refers to something that has taken a fixed shape or form. While '획일적' emphasizes that everything is the same, '정형화된' emphasizes that the form itself is rigid and unchanging. You often use '정형화된' for patterns or thinking processes.

그 영화는 너무 정형화된 결말을 가지고 있다. (That movie has a very stereotypical/fixed ending.)

Another useful word is 단조로운 (monotonous/simple). This is more descriptive of the feeling of boredom caused by lack of variety. If '획일적' is the structural reason, '단조로운' is the emotional result. Use this when talking about a daily routine or a piece of music that doesn't change much.

Comparison: 획일적 vs. 단조로운
'획일적' is a social or systemic critique. '단조로운' is a description of an experience or sensation.

획일적인 일상은 삶을 단조롭게 만든다. (A uniform daily routine makes life monotonous.)

If you want to focus on the 'sameness' aspect without the negative critique, you can use 동일한 (identical/same). This is a neutral, factual word used in science, math, or logic. It simply states that two things are the same.

Comparison: 획일적 vs. 동일한
Use '동일한' for facts (e.g., identical twins, same DNA). Use '획일적' for opinions (e.g., uniform fashion, standardized thinking).

두 실험의 결과는 동일했다. (The results of the two experiments were identical.)

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The character 畫 (획) originally meant 'to draw a boundary' on a field, which later evolved to mean a stroke in writing or a rule.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /hwek.il.tɕʌk/
US /hwek.il.tɕʌk/
In Korean, syllables generally have equal weight, but the '획' often carries a slight initial emphasis.
Rima com
가시적 (visible) 경제적 (economical) 사회적 (social) 효과적 (effective) 수동적 (passive) 능동적 (active) 열정적 (passionate) 긍정적 (positive)
Erros comuns
  • Pronouncing '획' as '핵' (haek) is a common mistake.
  • Softening the 'k' at the end of '적' too much.
  • Merging '획' and '일' into one syllable.
  • Mispronouncing the 'eo' in 'jeok' as 'oh'.
  • Failing to aspirate the 'h' in 'hoeg'.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 4/5

Common in news and essays, but requires Hanja knowledge for deep understanding.

Escrita 4/5

Requires correct use of the '-인' and '-적으로' markers.

Expressão oral 3/5

Useful for expressing complex opinions once the pronunciation is mastered.

Audição 3/5

Easy to recognize once you know the 'hoeg' sound.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

같은 (same) 모두 (all) 기준 (standard) 교육 (education) 사회 (society)

Aprenda a seguir

다양성 (diversity) 창의성 (creativity) 개성 (individuality) 정형화 (stereotyping) 보편적 (universal)

Avançado

다원주의 (pluralism) 관료주의 (bureaucracy) 집단주의 (collectivism) 탈획일화 (de-standardization) 특수성 (specificity)

Gramática essencial

-적 (Suffix)

경제적, 사회적, 문화적

-인 (Adjective Marker)

획일적인 기준

-적으로 (Adverbial Marker)

획일적으로 처리하다

-화 (Suffix for 'become')

획일화, 현대화

-성 (Suffix for 'quality/property')

획일성, 가능성

Exemplos por nível

1

모두 획일적인 옷을 입어요.

Everyone wears uniform clothes.

획일적인 + noun

2

가게들이 너무 획일적이에요.

The shops are too uniform.

획일적이다 ending

3

획일적인 디자인은 재미없어요.

Uniform design is not fun.

Describing a subject

4

우리는 획일적인 생활을 해요.

We live a uniform life.

Describing lifestyle

5

그것은 획일적인 생각이에요.

That is a uniform thought.

Abstract usage

6

획일적인 색깔이 싫어요.

I don't like uniform colors.

Expressing preference

7

이곳은 획일적인 느낌이에요.

This place feels uniform.

Expressing a feeling

8

획일적인 규칙이 많아요.

There are many uniform rules.

Plurality

1

도시의 모습이 너무 획일적입니다.

The city's appearance is too uniform.

Formal ending

2

획일적인 교육은 학생들에게 안 좋아요.

Uniform education is not good for students.

Subject marker

3

모든 방이 획일적으로 꾸며져 있어요.

Every room is decorated uniformly.

Adverbial use

4

획일적인 기준은 공정하지 않아요.

Uniform standards are not fair.

Negation

5

사람들은 획일적인 패션을 따라가요.

People follow uniform fashion.

Object marker

6

획일적인 삶에서 벗어나고 싶어요.

I want to escape from a uniform life.

Directional particle

7

그의 대답은 항상 획일적이에요.

His answers are always uniform.

Frequency adverb

8

획일적인 아파트는 찾기 힘들어요.

It's hard to find [your unit in] uniform apartments.

Adjective clause

1

획일적인 사고방식은 창의성을 방해합니다.

A uniform way of thinking hinders creativity.

Abstract noun modification

2

정부는 획일적으로 세금을 부과했습니다.

The government imposed taxes uniformly.

Adverbial usage in context

3

획일적인 아름다움보다 개성이 중요해요.

Individuality is more important than uniform beauty.

Comparison

4

이 책은 획일적인 사회를 비판하고 있어요.

This book is criticizing a uniform society.

Present progressive

5

획일적인 업무 방식이 효율적일 때도 있죠.

There are times when uniform work methods are efficient.

Concessive ending

6

우리는 획일적인 틀에 갇혀 살고 있습니다.

We are living trapped in a uniform mold.

Metaphorical usage

7

획일적인 문화보다는 다양한 문화가 좋아요.

Diverse culture is better than uniform culture.

Preference comparison

8

그 회사는 획일적인 복장을 요구합니다.

That company requires uniform attire.

Requirement context

1

획일적인 교육 시스템이 인재를 망치고 있다.

The uniform education system is ruining talented people.

Critical tone

2

현대 사회의 획일성은 큰 문제입니다.

The uniformity of modern society is a big problem.

Noun form 획일성

3

획일적으로 규제하는 것은 시장에 해롭다.

Regulating uniformly is harmful to the market.

Gerund-like phrase

4

획일적인 미적 기준이 성형 수술을 부추긴다.

Uniform aesthetic standards encourage plastic surgery.

Cause and effect

5

다양성을 존중하지 않는 획일적인 태도는 위험하다.

A uniform attitude that doesn't respect diversity is dangerous.

Relative clause

6

획일화된 도시 경관을 개선해야 합니다.

We must improve the uniformized city landscape.

Passive verb 획일화되다

7

획일적인 정보 제공은 오해를 불러올 수 있다.

Providing uniform information can lead to misunderstandings.

Potentiality

8

그들은 획일적인 삶의 방식을 거부했다.

They rejected a uniform way of life.

Past tense rejection

1

획일적인 가치관의 강요는 민주주의의 후퇴를 의미한다.

Forcing uniform values signifies a retreat for democracy.

Political discourse

2

포스트모던 사회에서도 획일성은 여전히 존재한다.

Uniformity still exists even in a postmodern society.

Sociological context

3

획일적인 평가 지표로는 인간의 다면성을 측정할 수 없다.

Human multi-dimensionality cannot be measured by uniform evaluation metrics.

Academic critique

4

건축의 획일화는 지역 공동체의 정체성을 상실하게 한다.

The uniformization of architecture causes local communities to lose their identity.

Complex causation

5

획일적인 매스미디어의 영향력은 대중의 비판적 사고를 마비시킨다.

The influence of uniform mass media paralyzes the public's critical thinking.

High-level vocabulary

6

글로벌화가 문화의 획일화를 초래한다는 우려가 있다.

There are concerns that globalization leads to the uniformization of culture.

Reporting concerns

7

획일적으로 적용되는 법률은 개별 사례의 특수성을 반영하지 못한다.

Laws applied uniformly fail to reflect the specificity of individual cases.

Legal nuance

8

획일적인 성공의 잣대가 청년들의 삶을 옥죄고 있다.

The uniform yardstick of success is suffocating the lives of young people.

Metaphorical verb 옥죄다

1

획일적 보편주의는 타자의 고유한 차이를 지워버리는 폭력을 내포한다.

Uniform universalism contains the violence of erasing the unique differences of the 'other'.

Philosophical terminology

2

기술 관료주의적 획일성은 인간 실존의 다양성을 소외시킨다.

Technocratic uniformity alienates the diversity of human existence.

Existentialist critique

3

사회의 획일적 구조는 소수자의 목소리를 체계적으로 배제한다.

The uniform structure of society systematically excludes the voices of minorities.

Structural analysis

4

획일화된 담론의 재생산은 지적 태만을 야기할 뿐이다.

The reproduction of uniform discourse only causes intellectual laziness.

Intellectual critique

5

획일적 평등보다는 형평성을 고려한 차등적 지원이 절실하다.

Rather than uniform equality, differential support considering equity is desperately needed.

Comparative policy discussion

6

예술이 획일적인 상업주의에 함몰될 때 그 생명력을 잃는다.

When art is submerged in uniform commercialism, it loses its vitality.

Artistic theory

7

획일적인 역사 인식을 강요하는 것은 과거에 대한 성찰을 가로막는다.

Forcing a uniform perception of history blocks reflection on the past.

Historical ethics

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디지털 알고리즘에 의한 획일적 정보 추천이 확증 편향을 심화시킨다.

Uniform information recommendations by digital algorithms deepen confirmation bias.

Modern technology critique

Sinônimos

정형화된 일률적인 단조로운 천편일률적인

Antônimos

다양한 개별적인

Colocações comuns

획일적인 교육
획일적인 사고
획일적으로 적용하다
획일적인 아파트
획일적인 기준
사회적 획일성
획일적인 문화
획일화된 사회
획일적인 패션
획일적으로 평가하다

Frases Comuns

획일적인 틀

— A uniform mold or framework that limits variety.

획일적인 틀에 박히다.

획일적인 잣대

— A uniform yardstick or standard of measurement.

획일적인 잣대로 재다.

획일적인 방식

— A standardized way of doing something.

획일적인 방식으로 처리하다.

획일적인 정책

— A policy applied the same way everywhere.

정부의 획일적인 정책.

획일적인 가치관

— Uniform values shared by a whole group.

획일적인 가치관을 지양하다.

획일적인 반응

— A uniform reaction from everyone.

대중의 획일적인 반응.

획일적인 시스템

— A standardized system lacking flexibility.

획일적인 시스템의 한계.

획일적인 답변

— A standardized or 'canned' answer.

면접관의 획일적인 질문.

획일적인 디자인

— Uniform or repetitive design.

도시의 획일적인 디자인.

획일적인 분위기

— A uniform or rigid atmosphere.

사무실의 획일적인 분위기.

Frequentemente confundido com

획일적 vs 일관적 (Consistent)

Positive nuance of sticking to a logic; 획일적 is negative sameness.

획일적 vs 일률적 (Uniform/Across-the-board)

More administrative/numeric; 획일적 is more about quality/style.

획일적 vs 평범한 (Ordinary)

Describes a single average thing; 획일적 describes a group being identical.

Expressões idiomáticas

"천편일률 (千篇一律)"

— Literally 'a thousand pieces follow one rhythm'. It describes extreme uniformity.

그의 소설들은 천편일률적이다.

Formal/Literary
"붕어빵이다"

— Literally 'like a goldfish bread' (made from a mold). Used for things that look exactly the same.

그 건물들은 다 붕어빵이야.

Informal
"판에 박히다"

— To be stuck in a mold; to be stereotypical.

판에 박힌 소리 좀 그만해.

Neutral
"한통속이다"

— To be of the same kind (often used for people conspiring together).

그들은 다 한통속이야.

Informal/Negative
"도토리 키 재기"

— Comparing acorns' heights (comparing things that are all similarly small/uniform).

그들의 실력은 도토리 키 재기다.

Neutral
"거기서 거기다"

— They are all about the same; no significant difference.

이 제품이나 저 제품이나 거기서 거기다.

Informal
"틀에 박히다"

— To be conventional or follow a set pattern.

틀에 박힌 생활이 지겹다.

Neutral
"유행을 타다"

— To follow a trend (often leads to 획일성).

한국 패션은 유행을 너무 타서 획일적이다.

Neutral
"개성이 없다"

— To lack individuality.

이 옷은 예쁘지만 개성이 없다.

Neutral
"다 똑같다"

— Everything is the same (simple version of 획일적).

요즘 노래는 다 똑같아.

Informal

Fácil de confundir

획일적 vs 동일하다

Both mean 'the same'.

동일하다 is a neutral fact (identical twins). 획일적 is a critical opinion (identical houses).

두 결과는 동일하다 vs. 건축이 획일적이다.

획일적 vs 비슷하다

Both mean 'similar'.

비슷하다 means 'like each other'. 획일적 means 'forced to be exactly the same'.

둘이 비슷해요 vs. 시스템이 획일적이에요.

획일적 vs 정형화되다

Both relate to lack of variety.

정형화되다 focuses on a fixed pattern/mold. 획일적 focuses on the lack of difference between many items.

생각이 정형화되다 vs. 옷이 획일적이다.

획일적 vs 규격화되다

Both mean standardized.

규격화되다 is for industrial standards (sizes/weights). 획일적 is for abstract or social concepts.

나사가 규격화되다 vs. 교육이 획일적이다.

획일적 vs 단조롭다

Both imply boredom.

단조롭다 is an emotional description of a feeling. 획일적 is a structural description of a system.

삶이 단조롭다 vs. 사회가 획일적이다.

Padrões de frases

B1

[Subject]은/는 너무 획일적이에요.

이 아파트는 너무 획일적이에요.

B1

획일적인 [Noun]을/를 싫어해요.

획일적인 디자인을 싫어해요.

B2

획일적인 [Noun]은/는 [Problem]을/를 일으킨다.

획일적인 교육은 스트레스를 일으킨다.

B2

[Noun]을/를 획일적으로 [Verb]하지 마세요.

사람을 획일적으로 평가하지 마세요.

C1

획일적인 [Noun]에서 벗어나 [Alternative]해야 한다.

획일적인 사고에서 벗어나 창의적으로 생각해야 한다.

C1

[Noun]의 획일화가 심각한 사회 문제다.

건축의 획일화가 심각한 사회 문제다.

C2

획일적 [Value]의 강요는 [Negative Result]를 초래한다.

획일적 보편주의의 강요는 갈등을 초래한다.

C2

[Subject]은/는 획일성을 지양하고 다양성을 지향해야 한다.

우리 사회는 획일성을 지양하고 다양성을 지향해야 한다.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

획일성 (uniformity)
획일화 (standardization/uniformization)

Verbos

획일화하다 (to make uniform)
획일화되다 (to become uniform)

Adjetivos

획일적 (uniform)

Relacionado

다양성 (diversity)
개성 (individuality)
정형화 (stereotyping)
규격화 (standardization)
보편성 (universality)

Como usar

frequency

High in news, media, and academic writing; Medium in daily conversation.

Erros comuns
  • Using '획일적' as a compliment for a neat organization. Using '일관성 있다' or '정돈되다'.

    획일적 implies a boring or forced sameness, not a positive tidiness.

  • Saying '획일적 교육' without the '-인'. 획일적인 교육

    -적 adjectives must have -인 to modify a noun.

  • Confusing '획일적' with '일률적' in emotional contexts. Using '획일적' for social critique.

    While similar, '일률적' is more for administrative 'all at once' actions.

  • Using '획일적' to describe one single object. Using '단조롭다' or '평범하다'.

    획일적 describes a system or a group of many items being the same.

  • Pronouncing it as 'Haek-il-jeok'. Hoeg-il-jeok (획일적)

    The vowel is 'oe' (ㅚ), not 'ae' (ㅐ).

Dicas

Use with '-인'

Always remember that '획일적' needs the particle '-인' before a noun. '획일적 교육' is wrong; '획일적인 교육' is right.

Negative Nuance

Only use '획일적' when you want to point out a lack of variety as a problem. Avoid it for things you like being organized.

Academic Tone

In formal writing, '획일성' is a great noun to use when discussing social problems.

City Life

This is the perfect word to describe why many Korean apartment complexes look the same.

Education

If you talk about the Korean school system, '획일적' is almost a required word for a high-level discussion.

Hanja Link

Remember the '일' (one) in the middle. One rule for everything.

Adverb Form

Use '획일적으로' when describing how someone manages or evaluates others without looking at details.

Opposite Pair

Memorize '획일성' and '다양성' as a pair. They are the 'yin and yang' of social debate vocabulary.

News Keyword

When you hear '획일적' on the news, pay attention—they are likely criticizing a new law or system.

Essay Topic

A common TOPIK essay topic is 'Uniformity vs. Diversity in Education.' Use '획일적' here for a high score.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of 'Hoeg' as 'Hook' and 'Il' as 'One'. You are 'Hooked' into 'One' single way of doing things.

Associação visual

Imagine a giant cookie cutter pressing out thousands of identical people from a sheet of dough.

Word Web

획일적 교육 아파트 사고방식 기준 패션 시스템 획일성

Desafio

Try to find three things in your current room that are '획일적' and describe why using the word.

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Hanja characters 畫 (획 - stroke/line) and 一 (일 - one) with the suffix 的 (적 - adjective marker).

Significado original: To make everything match a single stroke or line drawn as a rule.

Sino-Korean (Hanja-based)

Contexto cultural

Be careful when using it to describe a group of people, as it can sound dismissive of their individual efforts.

Equivalent to terms like 'cookie-cutter,' 'one-size-fits-all,' or 'standardized' (in a negative sense).

Often used in critiques of the 'Suneung' (CSAT) exam system. Used in architectural reviews of Seoul's 'Apartment Republic'. Common theme in Korean dystopian webtoons.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Education Debates

  • 획일적인 입시 교육
  • 창의성 말살
  • 다양한 재능
  • 평가 방식

Urban Planning

  • 성냥갑 아파트
  • 획일적인 경관
  • 도시 미관
  • 건축 디자인

Corporate Culture

  • 상명하복
  • 획일적인 업무
  • 사내 분위기
  • 자율성 부족

Fashion & Trends

  • 클론 패션
  • 유행 민감
  • 획일적인 미의 기준
  • 개성 표현

Social Policy

  • 일괄 적용
  • 획일적 규제
  • 지역 특성
  • 맞춤형 지원

Iniciadores de conversa

"한국의 교육 시스템이 너무 획일적이라고 생각하시나요? (Do you think Korea's education system is too uniform?)"

"요즘 유행하는 패션이 너무 획일적인 것 같지 않아요? (Don't you think current fashion trends are too uniform?)"

"획일적인 삶과 불안정한 삶 중 무엇을 선택하시겠어요? (Between a uniform life and an unstable life, which would you choose?)"

"우리 도시의 건축물이 획일적이라는 비판에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요? (What do you think about the criticism that our city's buildings are uniform?)"

"회사의 획일적인 문화를 바꾸려면 무엇이 필요할까요? (What is needed to change a company's uniform culture?)"

Temas para diário

나의 일상이 너무 획일적이지 않은지 반성해보고, 변화를 위한 계획을 세워보자. (Reflect on whether your daily life is too uniform and plan for a change.)

획일적인 성공의 기준이 나에게 어떤 영향을 주었는지 써보자. (Write about how uniform standards of success have affected you.)

내가 생각하는 '다양성이 존중되는 사회'의 모습은 무엇인가? (What does a 'society where diversity is respected' look like to you?)

획일성이 주는 효율성과 다양성이 주는 창의성 중 무엇이 더 중요할까? (Which is more important: efficiency from uniformity or creativity from diversity?)

학교나 직장에서 경험한 획일적인 규칙 중 가장 불합리했던 것은? (What was the most irrational uniform rule you experienced at school or work?)

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

In 90% of cases, yes. It implies that variety and individuality are missing. However, in technical contexts, it can neutrally describe a standardized process, though '표준화' (standardization) is usually preferred then.

You can use '획일적인' or '일률적인'. For example, '획일적인 해결책' (a one-size-fits-all solution).

You can use it for a group's behavior (획일적인 행동) or appearance, but calling an individual '획일적' sounds strange. You'd say they have '획일적인 사고' (uniform thinking).

획일화 is the *process* of becoming uniform. 획일성 is the *quality* or *state* of being uniform.

Yes, critics often use it to say that 'idols are too 획일적,' meaning they all have the same look or sound.

It is 畫 (그림 화/긋다 획), which means to draw or a stroke.

Yes, if you are complaining that everything is the same color. If you just mean 'one color,' use '단색'.

Very common in TOPIK II (Intermediate/Advanced) reading and writing sections, especially in essays about social issues.

다양성 (diversity), 개성 (individuality), 다원성 (plurality).

Yes, by adding '-으로' to make '획일적으로' (uniformly).

Teste-se 180 perguntas

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Translate: 'Uniform education is a problem.'

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Make a sentence with '획일적으로'.

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Translate: 'I don't like uniform fashion.'

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Translate: 'We need diversity instead of uniformity.'

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Make a sentence with '획일적인 사고'.

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Translate: 'Every room looks exactly the same.' (Use 획일적)

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Translate: 'The government applied the rule uniformly.'

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Write a short critique about school uniforms using '획일적'.

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Translate: 'Diversity is more important than uniformity.'

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Translate: 'The city architecture is too standardized.'

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Make a sentence using '획일화되다'.

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Translate: 'Stop forcing uniform values.'

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Translate: 'A standardized life is boring.'

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Translate: 'They gave the same answer uniformly.'

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Write about the negative side of trends using '획일적'.

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Translate: 'The exam evaluates everyone uniformly.'

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Translate: 'The lack of diversity is due to uniformity.'

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Translate: 'I want to live a non-uniform life.'

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Translate: 'The apartments look like matchboxes.' (Use 획일적)

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Translate: 'Uniform thinking is dangerous.'

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speaking

Describe your school uniforms using '획일적'.

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What do you think about uniform education?

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Is your daily routine '획일적'?

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Why are Korean apartments called '획일적'?

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How can we overcome '획일적인 사고'?

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Do you like uniform fashion?

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What is the problem with uniform standards?

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Is social media making us more '획일적'?

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Talk about a company with a uniform culture.

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Explain the word '획일적' to a friend.

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Why is '획일성' bad for art?

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What is the opposite of '획일적인 사회'?

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Have you ever felt forced to be '획일적'?

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Is uniformity ever good?

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What is a 'canned answer' in Korean?

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Talk about the 'beauty standards' in Korea.

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How does globalization cause uniformity?

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Describe a boring city using '획일적'.

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Is the news today '획일적'?

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Can technology make us less '획일적'?

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Listen and transcribe: '획일적인 교육은 위험하다.'

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Listen and transcribe: '사회가 점점 획일화되고 있다.'

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Listen and transcribe: '획일적으로 적용하지 마세요.'

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Listen and find the word: '모든 학생이 획일적인 교복을 입습니다.'

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Listen and find the word: '건축의 획일성이 도시를 망친다.'

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Listen and identify the nuance: '그의 대답은 너무 획일적이야.'

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Listen and transcribe: '다양성보다 획일성을 강조한다.'

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Listen and transcribe: '획일적인 틀에서 벗어나자.'

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Listen and transcribe: '획일적인 미의 기준.'

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Listen and transcribe: '정보의 획일화가 우려된다.'

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Listen and find the topic: '요즘 노래들은 다 비트가 똑같고 가사도 비슷해요. 너무 획일적이죠.'

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Listen and find the topic: '정부가 모든 기업에 똑같은 규칙을 적용해서 문제가 생겼어요.'

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Listen and transcribe: '획일적인 사고방식을 지양합시다.'

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Listen and transcribe: '도시가 획일적으로 변하고 있다.'

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Listen and find the word: '획일화된 담론의 재생산.'

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