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편식

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Understanding '편식'

'편식' refers to the habit of eating only certain preferred foods while avoiding others, often leading to an unbalanced diet. It is commonly used to describe picky eating, especially in children but also in adults.

Usage and Context

This word is often used in health and nutrition contexts to highlight the risks of not eating a balanced diet. When someone has '편식', it implies they might be missing essential nutrients.

Common Collocations

  • 편식을 하다: to be picky about food
  • 편식을 고치다: to correct picky eating habits
  • 편식 때문에: because of picky eating

These phrases are frequently used in conversations about diet and health.

Register and Politeness

'편식' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is appropriate in everyday conversation, educational materials, and health advice.

Learner Tips

A common mistake is confusing '편식' with simply 'eating a lot' or 'overeating'. Remember, '편식' specifically refers to selective eating, not quantity. To avoid this, focus on the context where the word is used to describe food preferences rather than amount.

Example Sentences

어린 아이들은 편식을 많이 해서 영양 균형이 깨지기 쉽다.

Eorin aideureun pyeonsigeul mani haeseo yeongyang gyunhyeongi kkaejigi swipda.

Young children often have picky eating habits, which can easily disrupt nutritional balance.

편식을 고치려면 다양한 음식을 조금씩 먹는 습관을 들여야 한다.

Pyeonsigeul gochiryeomyeon dayanghan eumsigeul jogeumssik meokneun seupgwaneul deulyeoya handa.

To fix picky eating, you need to develop the habit of eating a variety of foods in small amounts.

그는 편식 때문에 건강에 문제가 생겼다.

Geuneun pyeonsik ttaemune geongange munje ga saenggyeotda.

He developed health problems because of his picky eating.