Korean word

어휘

Pronunciation

Romanizationeohwi

Meaning

  • nounvocabulary

Example

이 책은 어휘가 많아요.i chae geun eo hwi ga ma na yo

This book has a lot of vocabulary.

Illustration for 어휘 (vocabulary)

More examples

매일 새로운 단어를 외워서 어휘를 익히고 있어요.mae il sae ro un ta neo reul oe wo seo eo hwi reul i ki go i sseo yo

I am learning vocabulary by memorizing new words every day.

Core concept

A gathered store of words that lets someone understand and express ideas across a certain range.

Common phrases

  • 어휘를 익히다eo hwi reul i ki da

    learn vocabulary

  • 기초 어휘ki cho eo hwi

    basic vocabulary

  • 일상 어휘il sang eo hwi

    everyday vocabulary

Similar words

단어taneo: A language unit with its own meaning that can be used independently in a sentence.
어휘력eohwiryeok: Skill in understanding words and choosing them to express ideas.
어휘량eohwiryang: How many words someone knows or can use.

Definition in Korean

그 사람이 말하거나 이해할 수 있는 단어들이 모여 만든 표현의 범위.keu sa ra mi mal ha geo na i hae hal ssu in neun ta neo deu ri mo yeo man deun pyo hyeo nui peo mwi

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term combines elements meaning word or speech and a collection, presenting words as a gathered set.

Usage tips

  • Knowing many words for reading does not always mean being able to use them in conversation, so receptive and active word knowledge are useful separate goals.

Related words

  • 어휘력eohwiryeokvocabulary knowledgenoun
  • 어휘집eohwijipvocabulary booknoun

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