Korean word

대중적

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaejungjeok

Meaning

  • adjectivepopular

Example

이 책은 대중적이다.i chae geun tae jung jeo gi da

This book is for a general audience.

Illustration for 대중적 (popular)

More examples

그 가수는 대중적인 이미지가 강하다.keu ka su neun tae jung jeo gin i mi ji ga kang ha da

That singer has a strong image that appeals to a broad audience.

Core concept

Appeals to ordinary people on a wide scale and is easy for a broad audience to enjoy or use.

Common phrases

  • 대중적인 음악tae jung jeo gin eu mak

    popular music

  • 대중적인 이미지tae jung jeo gin i mi ji

    popular image

  • 대중적인 취향tae jung jeo gin chwi hyang

    popular taste

Similar words

인기 있는ingi inneun: Receiving approval and affection from many people.
보편적인popyeonjeogin: Widely applicable or accepted in many different situations.
유행하는yuhaenghaneun: Being currently fashionable and attracting many followers.

Definition in Korean

보통 사람들의 취향에 맞아 많은 사람이 좋아하거나 이용하기 쉬운 특성을 말하는 형용사.po tong sa ram deu rui chwi hyang e ma ja ma neun sa ra mi cho a ha geo na i yong ha gi swi un teuk sseong eul mal ha neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

대중 (daejung, "the general public") + 적 (jeok, "relating to") forms an adjective meaning connected with broad public appeal.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, popular can mean well known or well liked, while this word often highlights appeal to a broad audience rather than to a small specialist group.

Other meanings

  • mass-marketadjective

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