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세계관이 협소한 사람

segye-gwan-i hyeop-so-han saram
phrase★Intermediate— a person with a narrow worldview
formal

A person whose perspective on life, culture, or society is limited and inflexible, often due to lack of exposure to diverse ideas or experiences.

세계관이 협소한 사람은 새로운 아이디어를 받아들이기 어렵다.

A person with a narrow worldview struggles to accept new ideas.

💡

This phrase is often used to describe someone who is resistant to change or unable to empathize with perspectives different from their own.

Collocations

세계관이 협소한 사고방식a narrow-minded way of thinking

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

세계관이 넓다phrase
to have a broad worldview
협소한 사고방식phrase
narrow-minded thinking

💡Pro Tip

Avoiding Misinterpretation

This phrase is not about physical narrowness but about intellectual or cultural limitations. Use it to describe attitudes, not physical traits.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

Use this phrase in discussions about personal growth, education, or social issues, not in casual conversation.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '세계관' (worldview) + '협소하다' (to be narrow) + '사람' (person). The phrase emphasizes the limitation in one's perspective.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in discussions about personal growth, cultural understanding, or social issues. It can carry a critical tone when describing someone's inability to consider alternative viewpoints.

Word Breakdown

세계관
worldview
root
+
협소한
narrow
adjective
+
사람
person
root
한영사전

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