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비판적

bipanjeok

비판적인 (+noun) · 비판적으로 · 비판적이에요

critical

Example

신문을 읽을 때는 비판적인 시각이 필요해요.

You need a critical perspective when reading the newspaper.

Word parts

비 criticize판 judge적 -ical

Literally 'criticize-and-judge-ical'. -적 = '-ic/-ical': 과학적, 경제적.

Good to know

비판 is reasoned criticism; 비난 is harsh blame or condemnation.