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15 words
Korean word
시야
Pronunciation
Romanizationsiya
Meaning
- nounperspective
Example
여행은 시야를 넓혀 준다.yeo haeng eun si ya reul neol pyeo chun da
Travel broadens your perspective.
More examples
운전할 때는 시야를 잘 확보해야 안전하다.un jeon hal ttae neun si ya reul chal hwak ppo hae ya an jeon ha da
When driving, you must ensure clear visibility to stay safe.
Core concept
The visible area in front of someone, extended metaphorically to the breadth of their perspective.
Common phrases
시야가 넓다si ya ga neol tta
have a broad perspective
시야를 넓히다si ya reul neol pi da
broaden one's perspective
시야가 좁다si ya ga chop tta
have a narrow perspective
Similar words
시선siseon: A person's focused gaze toward a person, place, or object.
관점kwanjeom: An interpretation of a matter based on the beliefs and experiences brought to it.
시각sigak: A defined clock time that indicates when an event is due or takes place.
Definition in Korean
눈으로 볼 수 있는 범위나 영역을 이르는 말로, 눈앞에서 보이는 거리와 넓이를 포함한다.nu neu ro pol ssu in neun peo mwi na yeong yeo geul i reu neun mal lo nu na pe seo po i neun keo ri wa neol bi reul po ham han da
Word origin
Its Sino-Korean parts refer to seeing and an open field, making the word memorable as a range that extends from physical vision to mental outlook.
Usage tips
- The word is useful for describing how travel, study, or new experiences broaden someone's outlook without suggesting that eyesight itself has changed.
Other meanings
- field of visionnoun
Related words
- 시야각siyagakviewing anglenoun
- 시야범위siyabeomwifield of visionnoun
- 시야확보siyahwakppoensuring visibilitynoun