Korean word

빤히

Pronunciation

Romanizationppanhi

Meaning

  • adverbstraight at

Example

아이가 나를 빤히 봐요.a i ga na reul ppan hi pwa yo

The child looks straight at me.

Illustration for 빤히 (straight at)

More examples

강아지가 간식을 빤히 바라봐요.kang a ji ga kan si geul ppan hi pa ra bwa yo

The puppy looks straight at the treat.

Core concept

Eyes stay fixed on someone or something, looking directly without turning away.

Common phrases

  • 빤히 보다ppan hi po da

    look straight at

  • 빤히 바라보다ppan hi pa ra bo da

    look straight at

Similar words

뚫어지게ttureojige: Gazes at someone so intently that the look feels piercing.
유심히yusimhi: Pays close attention while examining something carefully.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 물건을 시선을 떼지 않고 똑바로 바라보는 모양을 나타내는 말이다.sa ra mi na mul geo neul si seo neul tte ji an ko ttok ppa ro pa ra bo neun mo yang eul na ta nae neun ma ri da

Word origin

The adverb is formed from a Korean adjective associated with being clear or plainly visible, linking clear sight with a steady gaze.

Usage tips

  • It can show curiosity, but it can also make the person being watched feel uncomfortable, so the situation matters.

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