This is the 16385th most frequent Korean word.
비판하면
"비판하면" means "if (someone) criticizes."
The word "비판하면" in this sentence indicates an action of criticizing someone, specifically suggesting a hypothetical scenario where someone criticizes their friend.
그는 친구를 비판하면 관계가 나빠질 수 있어요.
If he criticizes his friend, their relationship can worsen.
Here, "비판하면" is used to describe the constructive criticism of ideas, emphasizing critique as a means for improvement.
새로운 아이디어를 비판하면 더 나은 결과를 얻을 수 있습니다.
If one criticizes new ideas, better outcomes can be achieved.
In this usage, "비판하면" refers to critiquing a person in authority, highlighting societal or interpersonal dynamics that unfold as a consequence.