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세계관이 협소한 사람
segye-gwan-i hyeop-so-han saram
a person with a narrow worldview
그는 세계관이 협소한 사람처럼 행동했다.
He acted like 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
Related Phrases
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
root협소한
narrow
adjective사람
person
root한영사전