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경향

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Understanding '경향' (gyeonghyang)

'경향' means a tendency or trend and is often used to describe general directions or inclinations in behavior, opinions, or developments. It is a formal noun commonly found in news, reports, and academic contexts.

Usage and Nuance

When you use '경향', you imply that something is not just a one-time occurrence but a repeated or growing pattern. It often describes social, economic, or cultural trends.

Common Collocations

  • '경향을 보이다' (to show a tendency): Used to indicate that a tendency is observable.
  • '경향이 있다' (to have a tendency): Expresses that something tends to happen or be a certain way.
  • '경향이 강하다' (to have a strong tendency): Emphasizes the strength of the trend.

Register and Formality

'경향' is neutral to formal and is appropriate in written and spoken language when discussing trends or tendencies objectively. It is less common in casual conversation.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '경향' with '경우' (case) or '경험' (experience). Remember, '경향' specifically refers to a pattern or trend, not an instance or personal experience.

Example Sentences

최근 젊은 세대는 환경 보호에 더 큰 경향을 보이고 있다.

Choegun jeolm-eun sedaeneun hwangyeong boho-e deo keun gyeonghyang-eul boigo itda.

The younger generation recently shows a stronger tendency toward environmental protection.

이 회사는 해외 시장으로 확장하는 경향이 있다.

I hoesa-neun haeo sijang-euro hwakjanghaneun gyeonghyang-i itda.

This company tends to expand into overseas markets.

요즘 소비자들은 가격보다 품질을 더 중시하는 경향이 있다.

Yojum sobija-deul-eun gagyeogboda pumjil-eul deo jungsihaneun gyeonghyang-i itda.

Nowadays, consumers tend to value quality more than price.