Korean word

인상

Pronunciation

Romanizationinsang

Meaning

  • nounimpression

Example

그의 말은 내게 인상을 남겼다.keu ui ma reun nae ge in sang eul nam gyeot tta

His words left an impression on me.

Illustration for 인상 (impression)

More examples

그 배우의 연기는 강한 인상을 남겼다.keu pae u ui yeon gi neun kang han in sang eul nam gyeot tta

The actor's performance left a strong impression.

Core concept

The overall feeling or judgment that a person or thing leaves in the mind.

Common phrases

  • 기억에 남는 인상ki eo ge nam neun in sang

    memorable impression

  • 첫 인상cheot in sang

    first impression

  • 인상이 강하다in sang i kang ha da

    strong impression

Similar words

느낌neukkim: A sense or response that remains in the mind after an experience.
분위기punwigi: The feeling created by the setting and conditions around the people in a place.
이미지imiji: The outward appearance and impression that a person, place, or thing presents.
첫인상cheosinsang: The quick judgment made about someone at an initial meeting.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사람이나 사물에서 받는 전체적인 느낌이나 평가eo tteon sa ra mi na sa mu re seo pan neun cheon che jeo gin neu kki mi na pyeong ga

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean elements express the idea of an image stamped into the mind, which helps explain its meaning of an impression.

Usage tips

  • When describing a person, it can include manner and speech, not only physical appearance.

Other meanings

  • imagenoun

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