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자부심

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '자부심' means 'pride' or 'self-respect.' It is often used to express a positive feeling of confidence and satisfaction about oneself, one's work, or one's group.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '자부심' in contexts related to personal achievements, professional work, or collective identity such as schools, companies, or communities.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 자부심을 가지다: to have pride
  • 자부심을 느끼다: to feel pride
  • 자부심이 강하다: to have strong pride

These phrases emphasize a positive self-regard and are often used in formal or semi-formal speech.

Nuances and Tips

Using '자부심' implies a healthy, positive pride rather than arrogance. However, it is common to pair it with warnings about humility, as in '자부심을 가지되 겸손함도 잃지 말아야 한다' (Have pride but do not lose humility).

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '자부심' with '자존심,' which also means pride but can carry a more defensive or stubborn nuance. '자부심' is more about positive self-esteem and accomplishment.

Example Sentences

그는 자신의 일에 큰 자부심을 가지고 있다.

Geuneun jasinui ire keun jabusimeul gajigo itda.

He takes great pride in his work.

우리 학교는 우수한 교육 시스템에 자부심을 느낀다.

Uri hakgyoneun usu han gyoyuk siseuteme jabusimeul neukkinda.

Our school feels pride in its excellent education system.

자부심을 가지되 겸손함도 잃지 말아야 한다.

Jabusimeul gajide gyeomsonhamdo ilhji maraya handa.

You should have pride but not lose humility.