Korean word

빛

Pronunciation

Romanizationpit

Meaning

  • nounlight

Example

창문으로 빛이 들어온다.chang mu neu ro pi chi teu reo on da

Light comes in through the window.

Illustration for 빛 (light)

More examples

무대 위에서 그의 얼굴에 빛이 비쳤다.mu dae wi e seo keu ui eol gu re pi chi pi cheot tta

On stage, light shone on his face.

Core concept

Visible brightness traveling from a source or reflection to the eyes.

Common phrases

  • 빛이 나다pi chi na da

    shine

  • 빛이 비치다pi chi pi chi da

    shine on

  • 빛을 발하다pi cheul pal ha da

    radiate light

Similar words

햇빛haetppit: Sunlight that shines on places outdoors or streams through a window.
불빛pulbit: A visible glow from a fire, lamp, or other light source in darkness.
조명chomyeong: Lighting and the equipment used to brighten a place or give it a certain mood.

Definition in Korean

사물에서 나오거나 반사되어 눈에 보이는 밝음이나 그 밝음을 만드는 빛줄기sa mu re seo na o geo na pan sa doe eo nu ne po i neun pal geu mi na keu pal geu meul man deu neun pit jjul gi

Word origin

The native Korean word 빛 (bit, "light") has roots in older Korean, while its deeper etymology remains uncertain.

Usage tips

  • It often appears in compounds that identify the source, such as sunlight or lamplight, which makes longer Korean words easier to understand.

Other meanings

  • illuminationnoun
  • glownoun

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