비판

Korean

Etymology 1

Sino-Korean word from 批判, from 批 (“criticizing”) + 判 (“judging”).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [ˈpi(ː)pʰa̠n]
• Phonetic hangul: [비(ː)판]
  • Though still prescribed in Standard Korean, most speakers in both Koreas no longer distinguish vowel length.

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	bipan
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	bipan
McCune–Reischauer?	pip'an
Yale Romanization?	pī.phan

Noun

비판 • (bipan) (hanja 批判)

1. criticism, critique

   Synonym: 비평(批評) (bipyeong)

   Coordinate term: 비난(非難) (binan)

Usage notes

비판 (批判, bipan) refers to constructive criticism or judgement, while 비난 (非難, binan) is more deprecating. However, occasionally, they are used ambiguously.

Derived terms

• 비판적(批判的) (bipanjeok)
• 비판하다 (bipanhada)

Etymology 2

Sino-Korean word from 碑 (“gravestone”) + 版 (“printing blocks”).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [pipʰa̠n]
• Phonetic hangul: [비판]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	bipan
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	bipan
McCune–Reischauer?	pip'an
Yale Romanization?	pi.phan

Noun

비판 • (bipan) (hanja 碑版)

1. text engraved on a stele

Etymology 3

Sino-Korean word from 裨販, from 裨 (“aid, help”) + 販 (“sell”).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [pipʰa̠n]
• Phonetic hangul: [비판]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	bipan
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	bipan
McCune–Reischauer?	pip'an
Yale Romanization?	pi.phan

Noun

비판 • (bipan) (hanja 裨販)

1. petty trader