Korean word

광경

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwanggyeong

Meaning

  • nounscene

Example

나는 광경을 보고 눈을 뗄 수 없었다.na neun kwang gyeong eul po go nu neul ttel ssu eop sseot tta

I couldn't take my eyes off the scene.

Illustration for 광경 (scene)

More examples

바다에 비친 노을은 정말 아름다운 광경이었다.pa da e pi chin no eu reun cheong mal a reum da un kwang gyeong i eot tta

The sunset reflected in the sea was truly a beautiful sight.

Core concept

A visually striking scene that catches the eye and often stirs a strong reaction.

Common phrases

  • 아름다운 광경a reum da un kwang gyeong

    beautiful sight

  • 장관을 이루는 광경chang gwa neul i ru neun kwang gyeong

    magnificent sight

Similar words

모습moseup: The outward look a person or thing presents at a particular time.
장면changmyeon: A distinct part of an event, story, or film shown as one framed moment.
상황sanghwang: The overall state of things around an event, including its conditions and background.
풍경punggyeong: The broad view of a place, including its natural surroundings, buildings, people, and objects.

Definition in Korean

주로 한순간에 눈길을 끄는 사건이나 장면을 가리키는 명사로, 감정적 반응을 수반하는 경우가 많다.chu ro han sun ga ne nun gi reul kkeu neun sa geo ni na chang myeo neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro kam jeong jeok pa neung eul su ban ha neun kyeong u ga man ta

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound joins the ideas of light and scenery to suggest a visually striking scene.

Usage tips

  • In news reports and descriptive writing, this word often frames what people notice as vivid and memorable.

Other meanings

  • viewnoun

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