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기성세대

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Understanding '기성세대'

The term '기성세대' refers to the established or older generation, often implying those who hold traditional values or have lived through earlier social and cultural norms. It is commonly used in discussions contrasting older and younger generations, especially regarding differences in opinions, technology use, or social attitudes.

Usage and Nuance

When Koreans use '기성세대,' they often highlight a generational gap, especially in contexts like workplace culture, politics, or social change. It can carry a neutral to slightly critical tone depending on context, as it sometimes implies resistance to change or conservatism.

Common Collocations

  • 기성세대와 젊은 세대: contrasting older and younger generations
  • 기성세대의 가치관: values of the older generation
  • 기성세대의 경험: experience of the older generation

Tips for Learners

Avoid confusing '기성세대' with simply 'old people' (노인). '기성세대' emphasizes generational identity and cultural attitudes rather than just age. Use it when discussing social or cultural generational differences rather than individual elderly persons.

Example Sentences

기성세대와 젊은 세대 사이에는 종종 가치관 차이가 있다.

Giseongsedae wa jeolm-eun sedae sai-eneun jongjong gachi-gwan chayi-ga itda.

There is often a difference in values between the older generation and the younger generation.

기성세대는 새로운 기술에 적응하는 데 어려움을 겪기도 한다.

Giseongsedae-neun saeroun gisul-e jeogeunghaneun de eoryeoum-eul gyeokgido handa.

The older generation sometimes has difficulty adapting to new technology.

기성세대의 경험은 사회 발전에 중요한 역할을 한다.

Giseongsedae-ui gyeongheom-eun sahoe baljeon-e jungyohan yeoghal-eul handa.

The experience of the older generation plays an important role in social development.