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폭력

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '폭력' (pokryeok) refers to violence or the use of brute force. It is commonly used in contexts involving physical aggression, abuse, or any form of coercion through force.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '폭력' in discussions about social issues, crime, school bullying, or domestic abuse. It carries a negative connotation and is used to condemn harmful behavior.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 폭력을 행사하다: to exercise or use violence; used when someone actively applies force.
  • 폭력 사건: a violent incident or case; often used in news or police reports.
  • 폭력 예방: violence prevention; common in social campaigns or education.

Register and Politeness

'폭력' is a formal noun and is appropriate in both spoken and written language, including news reports, academic discussions, and everyday conversation when discussing serious topics.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '폭력' with '싸움' (fight) or '분쟁' (conflict). Remember, '폭력' specifically implies the use of physical force or violence, whereas '싸움' can be a fight that is verbal or physical, and '분쟁' refers to disputes or conflicts that may not involve violence.

Example Sentences

학교에서 폭력을 사용하는 것은 절대 용납할 수 없다.

Hakgyoeseo pokryeogeul sayonghaneun geoseun jeoldae yongnaphal su eopda.

Using violence at school is absolutely unacceptable.

그는 폭력 사건에 연루되어 경찰 조사를 받고 있다.

Geuneun pokryeok sageone yeonrudoeeo gyeongchal josareul batgo itda.

He is under police investigation for being involved in a violent incident.

폭력은 문제를 해결하는 방법이 아니다.

Pokryeogeun munjeleul haegyeolhaneun bangbeobi anida.

Violence is not a way to solve problems.