TOPIK · Level 122
16 words
Korean word
심리
Pronunciation
Romanizationsimni
Meaning
- nounpsychology
Example
그녀는 사람들의 심리를 잘 읽는다.keu nyeo neun sa ram deu rui sim ni reul chal ing neun da
She is good at understanding how people think.
More examples
시험 불합격은 학생의 심리에 큰 영향을 준다.si heom pul hap kkyeo geun hak ssaeng ui sim ni e keun yeong hyang eul chun da
Failing the exam has a major impact on the student's mental state.
Core concept
The way a person's feelings and thoughts tend to appear in different situations.
Common phrases
소비자 심리so bi ja sim ni
consumer psychology
심리를 이용하다sim ni reul i yong ha da
use psychology
심리를 자극하다sim ni reul cha geu ka da
stimulate emotions
Similar words
감정kamjeong: A person's emotional reaction to events, including happiness, sadness, anger, or excitement.
기분kibun: The feeling or mood a person has at a particular time.
마음maeum: The unseen inner life that includes feelings, thoughts, intentions, and resolve.
성향seonghyang: A steady inclination toward certain actions, ideas, or preferences.
Definition in Korean
개인의 감정·생각이 상황에 따라 드러나는 방식이나 경향kae i nui kam jeong saeng ga gi sang hwang e tta ra teu reo na neun pang si gi na kyeong hyang
Word origin
The Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning mind and principle, giving it the sense of how the mind works.
Usage tips
- In everyday Korean, 심리 (simni, "mental state") often describes one person's feelings and thoughts rather than only the academic field called psychology in English.
Other meanings
- hearingnoun
Opposites
- 신체sinchebodynoun
Related words
- 심리상담simnisangdampsychological counselingnoun
- 심리치료simnichiryopsychotherapynoun