Tendency in Korean 🇰🇷

경향 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Notice that “경향” (gyeonghyang) starts with “경” which rhymes with “tendency” in the sense that it can sound a bit like the English “going,” helping remind you of something leaning or “going” in a particular direction.
• You might associate “향” with “향기” (hyanggi, meaning scent) to imagine a “scent” leading you somewhere, similar to a tendency toward an outcome.

Explanation:
• “경향” (gyeonghyang) refers to a general trend or inclination, representing a tendency or disposition towards something. It’s used to describe patterns, inclinations, or tendencies in behavior, style, or outcomes.

Synonyms:
• 성향 (seonghyang) – usually emphasizes a personal disposition or character trait.
• 추세 (chuse) – refers to a current trend, particularly in a broader, more statistical sense.

Alternate Meanings / Slang:
• “경향” does not have widely recognized slang meanings. It is primarily used in formal or general contexts to denote trends or tendencies. In casual language, speakers might use it interchangeably with other synonyms, but it retains its standard meaning.

Example Sentences:
• 최근 사회에는 젊은 세대의 자유로운 경향(gyeonghyang)이 뚜렷하게 나타난다.
(In recent society, the free-spirited tendency of the younger generation is clearly emerging.)
• 그 사람은 항상 긍정적인 성향(gyeonghyang)을 보여준다.
(That person always shows a tendency toward positivity.)
• 이 책은 현대인의 삶의 경향(gyeonghyang)과 변화를 잘 설명하고 있다.
(This book explains well the tendencies and changes in modern life.)

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