Korean word

시력

Pronunciation

Romanizationsiryeok

Meaning

  • nouneyesight

Example

저는 시력이 안 좋아요.cheo neun si ryeo gi an cho a yo

My eyesight isn't good.

Illustration for 시력 (eyesight)

More examples

지난주에 시력 검사를 받았어요.chi nan ju e si ryeok keom sa reul pa da sseo yo

I had an eye test last week.

Core concept

How clearly the eyes can see and distinguish things.

Common phrases

  • 시력이 좋다si ryeo gi cho ta

    have good eyesight

  • 시력이 나쁘다si ryeo gi na ppeu da

    have poor eyesight

  • 시력 검사si ryeok keom sa

    eye test

Similar words

시야siya: The range of space that can be seen from a particular position.
시각sigak: The sense through which the eyes take in the world around them.
눈nun: A body part on the face that detects light and supports sight.

Definition in Korean

사물을 눈으로 구별하고 명확히 볼 수 있는 능력이나 정도.sa mu reul nu neu ro ku byeol ha go myeong hwa ki pol ssu in neun neung nyeo gi na cheong do

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning seeing and power, giving the idea of the power to see.

Usage tips

  • It is useful for talking about eye tests and glasses because Korean often uses this word when discussing how well someone can see.

Opposites

Related words

  • 시력검사siryeokkkeomsaeyesight testnoun
  • 시력저하siryeokjjeohadeclining eyesightnoun
  • 시력표siryeokpyoeye chartnoun

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