Korean Conversation · Level 151
15 words
Korean word
비결
Pronunciation
Romanizationpigyeol
Meaning
- nounsecret
Example
성공의 비결은 꾸준한 노력입니다.seong gong ui pi gyeo reun kku jun han no ryeo gim ni da
The secret to success is steady effort.
More examples
건강의 비결은 규칙적인 운동과 균형 잡힌 식단입니다.keon gang ui pi gyeo reun kyu chik jjeo gin un dong gwa kyun hyeong cha pin sik tta nim ni da
The secret to good health is regular exercise and a balanced diet.
Core concept
A small, practical method that produces an unusually strong result.
Common phrases
성공의 비결seong gong ui pi gyeol
secret to success
건강의 비결keon gang ui pi gyeol
secret to good health
비결을 알려주다pi gyeo reul al lyeo ju da
share the secret
Similar words
비법pibeop: A special technique for achieving a good result, often shared as a useful secret.
팁tip: A small piece of practical advice that helps with a task or choice.
요령yoryeong: A practical knack for doing something smoothly and efficiently.
방법pangbeop: A chosen way or planned process for reaching a goal.
Definition in Korean
비결은 작은 습관이나 구체적인 방법 가운데 결과에 특히 큰 영향을 주는 요령이나 방식을 가리킨다.pi gyeo reun cha geun seup kkwa ni na ku che jeo gin pang beop ka un de kyeol gwa e teu ki keun yeong hyang eul chu neun yo ryeong i na pang si geul ka ri kin da
Word origin
The Sino-Korean term combines the ideas of secrecy and a decisive key, giving it the sense of a hidden method that unlocks success.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, it often refers to a concrete habit or method, so the English word secret can sound more mysterious than intended.
Other meanings
- tipnoun
- tricknoun