Korean word

완벽

Pronunciation

Romanizationwanbyeok

Meaning

  • nounperfection

Example

이 결과는 완벽이에요.i kyeol gwa neun wan byeo gi e yo

This result is perfect.

Illustration for 완벽 (perfection)

More examples

완벽을 추구하면 스트레스를 받을 수 있어요.wan byeo geul chu gu ha myeon seu teu re seu reul pa deul ssu i sseo yo

If you pursue perfection, you may feel stressed.

Core concept

A state in which nothing is missing or flawed and every standard or expectation is met.

Common phrases

  • 완벽이에요wan byeo gi e yo

    perfection

  • 완벽 그 자체wan byeok keu cha che

    perfection itself

  • 완벽을 추구하다wan byeo geul chu gu ha da

    seek perfection

Similar words

완전wanjeon: A state in which all parts are present and nothing is missing or incomplete.

Definition in Korean

흠이나 부족함 없이 정해진 기준이나 기대를 모두 충족하는 상태를 가리키는 명사.heu mi na pu jo kam eop ssi cheong hae jin ki ju ni na ki dae reul mo du chung jo ka neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun comes from a Chinese expression for a flawless jade jewel, combining ideas of being complete and an unblemished jade disk.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this noun for a result that meets every requirement, not only for artistic or personal excellence.

Other meanings

  • completenessnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 완벽함wanbyeokamperfectionnoun
  • 완벽주의wanbyeokjjuuiperfectionismnoun
  • 완벽주의자wanbyeokjjuuijaperfectionistnoun

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