원칙
wonchiknoun★Intermediate
general
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
원칙에 따라 행동해야 합니다.
You must act according to the principles.
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This word is often used in formal or ethical contexts to refer to guiding rules or standards.
Collocations
원칙에 따라according to the principles원칙을 지키는to adhere to principles원칙을 세우다to establish principles
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Related Phrases
원칙을 어기다phrase
to violate principles
원칙에 어긋나다phrase
to go against principles
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
'원칙' is typically used in formal or serious contexts. In casual speech, you might hear '원리' more often.
⚡Gold Rule
Ethical Implications
When using '원칙,' consider whether you are referring to a moral guideline or a procedural rule, as the connotation can vary.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Sino-Korean characters 원 (元, 'origin') and칙 (則, 'rule' or 'standard').
📝Usage Notes
While '원칙' and '원리' are often interchangeable, '원칙' tends to emphasize the moral or ethical aspect of a rule, whereas '원리' is more about the fundamental nature of something.
Word Breakdown
원
origin
root칙
rule or standard
root한영사전