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  4. 고정관념에 사로잡힌 사람

고정관념에 사로잡힌 사람

gojeonggwan-nyeom-e sa-ro-jabhin salam
a person trapped by stereotypes

그는 고정관념에 사로잡힌 사람처럼 행동한다.

He acts like a person trapped by stereotypes.


formal

A person who is strongly influenced by fixed ideas or stereotypes, often unable to see beyond them.

고정관념에 사로잡힌 사람들은 새로운 아이디어를 받아들이기 어렵다.

People trapped by stereotypes find it hard to accept new ideas.

This phrase is often used to describe someone who holds rigid beliefs and cannot think flexibly.

Collocations

고정관념을 깨다to break stereotypes고정관념에 갇히다to be trapped by stereotypes

Synonyms

고정관념에 갇힌 사람편견에 사로잡힌 사람

Antonyms

유연한 사고를 가진 사람개방적인 사고를 가진 사람

Related Phrases

고정관념을 깨다phrase
to break stereotypes
편견에 사로잡히다phrase
to be trapped by prejudice

Pro Tip

Usage in Context

This phrase is commonly used when discussing social issues, education, or personal growth.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overgeneralization

Be mindful not to apply this phrase to individuals without considering their personal experiences.

Word Origin

Composed of '고정관념' (fixed idea/stereotype) + '에' (in/by) + '사로잡힌' (captured/trapped) + '사람' (person).

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in discussions about social psychology, education, or cultural biases.

Word Breakdown

고정관념
fixed idea/stereotype
noun
+
에
in/by
postposition
+
사로잡힌
captured/trapped
adjective
+
사람
person
noun
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