Korean word

그림

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeurim

Meaning

  • nounpicture

Example

그녀는 그림을 잘 그려요.keu nyeo neun keu ri meul chal keu ryeo yo

She draws pictures well.

Illustration for 그림 (picture)

More examples

전시회에서 유명한 그림을 감상했어요.cheon si hoe e seo yu myeong han keu ri meul kam sang hae sseo yo

I admired a famous picture at the exhibition.

Core concept

A visual representation of a person, object, or scene made with lines and colors.

Common phrases

  • 그림을 그리다keu ri meul keu ri da

    draw a picture

  • 그림을 감상하다keu ri meul kam sang ha da

    admire a picture

  • 그림을 붙이다keu ri meul pu chi da

    attach a picture

Similar words

사진sajin: A photo that keeps the look of a person, place, or moment for later viewing.
일러스트illeoseuteu: A picture made to explain words or show what a product is like.
낙서naksseo: A casual scribble or simple drawing made without careful planning.
도표topyo: A chart that shows information or data in an organized visual form.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 사람의 모습이나 장면을 선이나 색으로 나타낸 표현이나 그것의 결과물sa mu ri na sa ra mui mo seu bi na chang myeo neul seo ni na sae geu ro na ta naen pyo hyeo ni na keu geo sui kyeol gwa mul

Word origin

The noun comes from the Korean verb meaning to draw plus a noun-forming suffix, so it names the result of drawing.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, the same noun can cover finished artwork and quick practice sketches, while a more specific art or technical term can show the type.

Other meanings

  • illustrationnoun
  • diagramnoun

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