Korean word

미

Pronunciation

Romanizationmi

Meaning

  • nounbeauty

Example

그 작품에는 미가 있다.keu chak pu me neun mi ga it tta

There is beauty in that work.

Illustration for 미 (beauty)

More examples

옷차림에서 미가 느껴진다.ot cha ri me seo mi ga neu kkyeo jin da

A sense of beauty comes through in the way someone dresses.

Core concept

A sense of elegant beauty that emerges from balanced form, atmosphere, or artistic expression.

Common phrases

  • 미가 돋보이다mi ga tot ppo i da

    beauty stands out

  • 미를 가꾸다mi reul ka kku da

    cultivate beauty

  • 외적 미oe jeok mi

    external beauty

Similar words

아름다움areumdaum: Beauty in an appearance or atmosphere that feels pleasing to see or experience.
미모mimo: Facial or physical attractiveness, especially the beauty seen in a person's face.
예쁨yeppeum: A cute or pretty look described in casual everyday language.
멋meot: Stylish charm and confident appeal shown through a person's look, actions, or manner.

Definition in Korean

얼굴이나 풍경, 작품 따위에서 느껴지는 조화롭고 기품 있는 아름다움을 가리키는 명사.eol gu ri na pung gyeong chak pum tta wi e seo neu kkyeo ji neun cho hwa rop kko ki pum in neun a reum da u meul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

Its origin is the Sino-Korean reading of the Chinese character for beauty, which developed into an abstract noun for beauty in things and artistic expression.

Usage tips

  • In Korean cultural and art writing, this noun gives praise a more formal and thoughtful tone than a casual comment about appearance.

Opposites

  • 추함chuhamuglinessnoun

Related words

  • 미모mimogood looksnoun
  • 미용miyongbeauty carenoun

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