Korean word

상징적

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangjingjeok

Meaning

  • adjectivesymbolic

Example

이 행동은 상징적이다.i haeng dong eun sang jing jeo gi da

This action is symbolic.

Illustration for 상징적 (symbolic)

More examples

그 거래는 상징적 가격으로 이루어졌다.keu keo rae neun sang jing jeok ka gyeo geu ro i ru eo jeot tta

The transaction was completed at a symbolic price.

Core concept

One visible action or expression stands for a larger intention or character.

Common phrases

  • 상징적 행동sang jing jeok haeng dong

    symbolic action

Similar words

비유적인piyujeogin: Expressing an idea by likening one thing to another.
은유적인eunyujeogin: Expressing meaning through a metaphorical replacement.
함축적인hamchukjjeogin: Carrying an unstated meaning or suggestion beyond the direct words or action.
의미심장한uimisimjanghan: Containing strong meaning or importance in a brief word, statement, or action.

Definition in Korean

특정 행동이나 표현이 전체의 성격이나 의도를 대표하여 보여 주는 성질.teuk jjeong haeng dong i na pyo hyeo ni cheon che ui seong gyeo gi na ui do reul tae pyo ha yeo po yeo chu neun seong jil

Word origin

상징 (sangjing, "symbol") combines with 적 (jeok, "having the quality of") to form an adjective meaning related to representation.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this word often links one event or gesture to a wider idea, so it is useful when discussing news, social trends, or public messages.

Opposites

  • 문자적munjajeokliteraladjective

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