B2 adjective intermediate

보편적

[bopyeonjeog]

Meaning: universal; general

What does 보편적 mean?

보편적 [bopyeonjeog] is an adjective meaning "universal; general". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (1)

Here are real-life sentences where 보편적 [bopyeonjeog] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

그러나 인간의 보편적 감정인 사랑과 이별의 주제는 시대를 초월하여 지속적으로 다루어지고 있습니다.

However, the themes of love and parting, which are universal human emotions, continue to be addressed transcending eras.

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How to Use 보편적 in Conversation

Korean adjectives like 보편적 behave more like verbs than English adjectives — they conjugate by tense and politeness. The dictionary form ends in 다, but in speech you use the conjugated form (e.g., -아요/-어요 for polite present). When modifying a noun, use the -(으)ㄴ form.

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