TOPIK · Level 289
15 words
Korean word
영웅
Pronunciation
Romanizationyeongung
Meaning
- nounhero
Example
그는 모두의 영웅이다.keu neun mo du ui yeong ung i da
He is everyone's hero.
More examples
그는 동네에서 영웅으로 불린다.keu neun tong ne e seo yeong ung eu ro pul lin da
He is called a hero in the neighborhood.
Core concept
A person whose courage or sacrifice protects others and earns their deep respect.
Common phrases
진정한 영웅chin jeong han yeong ung
true hero
마을 영웅ma eul yeong ung
local hero
영웅으로 불리다yeong ung eu ro pul li da
be called a hero
Similar words
주인공chuingong: The central person in a story whose choices move the events forward.
용사yongsa: A brave person who faces great hardship with courage.
Definition in Korean
위험이나 어려움 앞에서 큰 용기나 희생으로 다른 사람을 구하거나 많은 사람의 존경을 받는 사람wi heo mi na eo ryeo um a pe seo keun yong gi na hi saeng eu ro ta reun sa ra meul ku ha geo na ma neun sa ra mui chon gyeong eul pan neun sa ram
Word origin
This Sino-Korean word comes from a Chinese compound that joined the ideas of excellence and strength, and it now refers to a brave person of any gender.
Usage tips
- Because it sounds grand, it suits public praise or a dramatic situation better than a casual thank-you for a small favor.
Opposites
- 악당akttangvillainnoun
Related words
- 영웅적yeongungjeokheroicadjective
- 영웅화yeongunghwaheroizationnoun