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불균형

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Meaning and Usage

The word '불균형' refers to a state of imbalance or disequilibrium, often used in contexts like economics, health, or social issues. It describes situations where elements are not evenly distributed or proportioned.

Common Contexts

  • Economic imbalance: 경제 불균형
  • Physical imbalance: 근육 불균형
  • Nutritional imbalance: 불균형한 식단

Collocations and Patterns

  • 경제 불균형 (economic imbalance): used when discussing disparities in wealth or resources.
  • 불균형을 조심하다 (to be careful about imbalance): often used in health or physical contexts.
  • 불균형한 + noun (unbalanced + noun): describes something that lacks balance or proportion.

Usage Notes

'불균형' is a formal noun often used in academic, professional, or serious discussions. It is not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing specific issues like health or economics. Learners should avoid confusing it with '불균등' which means 'unequal' but is used in different contexts. Focus on the idea of imbalance or disproportion when using '불균형'.

Example Sentences

경제 불균형이 심해지면 사회 문제가 발생할 수 있다.

Gyeongje bulgyunhyeongi simhaejimyeon sahoe munjega balseonghal su itda.

If economic disequilibrium worsens, social problems can arise.

운동할 때 근육의 불균형을 조심해야 한다.

Undonghal ttae geunyukui bulgyunhyeongeul josimhaeya handa.

You need to be careful about muscle imbalance when exercising.

불균형한 식단은 건강에 좋지 않다.

Bulgyunhyeonghan sikdaneun geongange jotji anta.

An unbalanced diet is not good for health.