Korean word

감수성

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamsuseong

Meaning

nounsensitivity

Example

아이들은 감수성이 강해서 작은 일에도 크게 기뻐한다.a i deu reun kam su seong i kang hae seo cha geun i re do keu ge ki ppeo han da

Children have strong feelings, so even small things make them very happy.

More examples

독서로 감수성을 기르는 것이 중요하다.tok sseo ro kam su seong eul ki reu neun keo si chung yo ha da

It is important to cultivate sensitivity through reading.

Core concept

A mind that notices subtle feelings and moods and responds to them deeply.

Common phrases

감수성을 기르다kam su seong eul ki reu da
cultivate sensitivity

Similar words

감성kamseong: An emotional response to the mood or impression created by music, images, or other art.
섬세함seomseham: A delicate quality that makes small details and slight differences easy to notice.
공감konggam: Understanding another person's feelings and sharing in them.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람의 감정이나 예술 작품의 분위기·미묘한 느낌을 잘 알아차리고 공감하는 마음의 성향ta reun sa ra mui kam jeong i na ye sul chak pu mui pu nwi gi mi myo han neu kki meul chal a ra cha ri go kong gam ha neun ma eu mui seong hyang

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean formation combining the ideas of feeling, receiving, and a quality or tendency.

Usage tips

In Korean, this word often sounds complimentary for emotional or artistic responsiveness, while English sensitivity can sometimes suggest being easily hurt.

Opposites

둔감함tungamhaminsensitivitynoun

Related words

감수력kamsuryeoksensitivitynoun