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시야가 좁은 사람

siyaga jalbeun saram
phrase★Intermediate— narrow-minded person
informal

A person who has a limited perspective or understanding, often resistant to new ideas or different viewpoints.

시야가 좁은 사람은 변화를 두려워한다.

A narrow-minded person fears change.

그 회사는 시야가 좁은 경영진 때문에 발전하지 못한다.

The company cannot progress because of its narrow-minded management.

💡

This phrase is often used to describe someone who is inflexible or closed-minded.

Collocations

시야가 좁은 사고방식narrow-minded way of thinking시야가 좁은 사람과 대화하기 어렵다It's hard to talk to a narrow-minded person

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

시야가 넓다phrase
to have a broad perspective
고정관념에 사로잡히다phrase
to be trapped by stereotypes

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is often used in discussions about personal growth, teamwork, or societal issues.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Be mindful of using this phrase in a way that could be perceived as judgmental or dismissive.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines '시야' (field of vision) and '좁은' (narrow) to metaphorically describe a person's limited perspective.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe someone who is resistant to new ideas or different viewpoints.

Word Breakdown

시야
field of vision
root
+
좁은
narrow
adjective
+
사람
person
noun
한영사전

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