Korean Conversation · Level 27
15 words
Korean word
모양
Pronunciation
Romanizationmoyang
Meaning
- nounshape
Example
이 상자의 모양이 정말 독특해요.i sang ja ui mo yang i cheong mal tok teu kae yo
This box has a really unique shape.
More examples
그 가구는 모양이 심플해서 집에 잘 어울려요.keu ka gu neun mo yang i sim peul hae seo chi be chal eo ul lyeo yo
This piece of furniture has a simple shape, so it suits the home well.
Core concept
A visible form or look that gives a person or thing its particular impression.
Common phrases
모양이 좋다mo yang i cho ta
have a good shape
모양을 바꾸다mo yang eul pa kku da
change shape
모양을 유지하다mo yang eul yu ji ha da
maintain shape
Similar words
모습moseup: The outward look or visible state of a person or thing at a particular time.
생김새saenggimsae: The visible features and form that give a person or thing its recognizable look.
Definition in Korean
사람이나 사물의 겉모습이나 보이는 상태, 그로 인해 생기는 인상이나 분위기를 이르는 말.sa ra mi na sa mu rui keon mo seu bi na po i neun sang tae keu ro in hae saeng gi neun in sang i na pu nwi gi reul i reu neun mal
Word origin
It is a Sino-Korean word formed from Chinese characters meaning model or form and appearance, which together suggest the visible form of something.
Usage tips
- English speakers often use shape mainly for physical form, but this word can also describe the overall look and impression something gives.