TOPIK · Level 188
15 words
Korean word
읽히다
Pronunciation
Romanizationilkida
Meaning
- verbbe read
Example
그 책은 모두에게 읽혔다.keu chae geun mo du e ge il kyeot tta
The book was read by everyone.
More examples
이 표는 단순해서 한눈에 읽힌다.i pyo neun tan sun hae seo han nu ne il kin da
This table is simple, so it can be read at a glance.
Core concept
Written material reaches many readers smoothly because it feels accessible and effortless to read.
Common phrases
한눈에 읽힌다han nu ne il kin da
be read at a glance
Similar words
읽다iktta: Understand the meaning of written language through the eyes, with speech optional.
읽어지다ilgeojida: Come to a state where written letters or words can be understood.
읽게 하다ilkke hada: Cause someone else to read a text or written message.
Definition in Korean
글이나 책이 쉽게 읽혀서 많은 사람이 부담 없이 읽는 상태가 되다.keu ri na chae gi swip kke il kyeo seo ma neun sa ra mi pu dam eop ssi ing neun sang tae ga toe da
Word origin
The form is built from the reading stem and a suffix associated with passive or causative meaning, allowing it to describe a text that gets read easily.
Usage tips
- English learners may expect a passive form to describe only an action done to a book, but Korean also uses it to describe how readable the book feels.