TOPIK · Level 264
15 words
Korean word
비추다
Pronunciation
Romanizationpichuda
Meaning
- verbshine on
Example
달빛이 창가를 비추고 있다.tal bi chi chang ga reul pi chu go it tta
Moonlight is shining on the area by the window.
More examples
무대 조명이 주인공을 비추어 관객의 시선이 집중되었다.mu dae cho myeong i chu in gong eul pi chu eo kwan gae gui si seo ni chip jjung doe eot tta
The stage lights illuminated the main character, drawing the audience's attention.
Core concept
Light or an image reaches a target and makes its shape, appearance, or meaning stand out.
Common phrases
햇빛이 거울을 비추다haet ppi chi keo u reul pi chu da
illuminate a mirror
무대 조명이 배우를 비추다mu dae cho myeong i pae u reul pi chu da
illuminate an actor
Similar words
조명하다chomyeonghada: To light a place or object with artificial light so it can be seen clearly.
보이다poida: To come into view clearly enough to be recognized or to seem a certain way.
나타나다natanada: To become visible after being hidden, either suddenly or gradually.
Definition in Korean
빛이나 영상뿐만 아니라 사실이나 상황을 드러내거나 밝히다.pi chi na yeong sang ppun man a ni ra sa si ri na sang hwang eul teu reo nae geo na pal ki da
Word origin
비추다 (bichuda, "to shine on") is a native Korean verb whose concrete light-related use extends to showing images and abstract facts or situations.
Usage tips
- Unlike English shine, 비추다 (bichuda, "to shine on") commonly takes a direct object, so the sentence structure shows what receives the action.