Korean word

시선

Pronunciation

Romanizationsiseon

Meaning

noungaze

Example

그는 발표할 때 청중의 시선을 느꼈다.keu neun pal pyo hal ttae cheong jung ui si seo neul neu kkyeot tta

He felt the audience's gaze during his presentation.

More examples

그는 눈을 마주치지 않으려고 사람들의 시선을 피했다.keu neun nu neul ma ju chi ji a neu ryeo go sa ram deu rui si seo neul pi haet tta

He avoided people's gaze so he would not make eye contact.

Core concept

A line of visual attention that can also represent someone's perspective on a subject.

Common phrases

시선을 모으다si seo neul mo eu da
draw attention
시선이 마주치다si seo ni ma ju chi da
meet each other's gaze
시선을 피하다si seo neul pi ha da
avoid someone's gaze

Similar words

눈빛nunbit: An expression of feeling carried by someone's eyes without words.
눈길nungil: A momentary look given to a person or object.
시야siya: The visible area within someone's sight, also meaning the breadth of their outlook.

Definition in Korean

눈이나 얼굴이 향하는 방향이나 그 눈길.nu ni na eol gu ri hyang ha neun pang hyang i na keu nun gil

Word origin

The term combines Sino-Korean elements for seeing and a line, creating the image of a line that runs from the eyes toward what they face.

Usage tips

English often separates physical looking from a figurative viewpoint, while this word can cover both, making context especially important in reading and listening questions.

Opposites

외면oemyeonlooking awaynoun

Related words

시선고정siseongojeonggaze fixationnoun
시선집중siseonjipjjunggaze focusnoun