Korean word

미인

Pronunciation

Romanizationmiin

Meaning

  • nounbeauty

Example

그녀는 미인이에요.keu nyeo neun mi i ni e yo

She is beautiful.

Illustration for 미인 (beauty)

More examples

그 배우는 미인으로 유명해요.keu pae u neun mi i neu ro yu myeong hae yo

That actress is famous for her beauty.

Core concept

A visibly beautiful person whose appearance is admired by those who see them.

Common phrases

  • 미인으로 유명하다mi i neu ro yu myeong ha da

    be famous as a beauty

  • 미인 이미지mi in i mi ji

    beauty image

Similar words

미녀minyeo: A beautiful woman with attractive, well-shaped facial features.
미남minam: A handsome man with attractive, well-shaped facial features.
미모mimo: The beauty of a person's face and overall appearance.

Definition in Korean

외모가 아름답고 보는 사람에게 고운 인상을 주는 사람oe mo ga a reum dap kko po neun sa ra me ge ko un in sang eul chu neun sa ram

Word origin

The word comes from the Sino-Korean roots meaning beautiful and person, a compact formation that directly identifies someone by their appearance.

Usage tips

  • This noun is useful in descriptions, while casual comments about someone's looks usually use a more conversational expression.

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