Korean Conversation · Level 106
15 words
Korean word
전시
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheonsi
Meaning
- nounexhibition
Example
갤러리에서 전시가 열리고 있어요.kael leo ri e seo cheon si ga yeol li go i sseo yo
An exhibition is being held at the gallery.
More examples
그 미술관은 이번에 특별 전시를 열었어요.keu mi sul gwa neun i beo ne teuk ppyeol cheon si reul yeo reo sseo yo
The art museum held a special exhibition this time.
Core concept
Several works or objects gathered in one place for people to view.
Common phrases
전시회cheon si hoe
exhibition
특별 전시teuk ppyeol cheon si
special exhibition
상설 전시sang seol cheon si
permanent exhibition
Similar words
전시회cheonsihoe: A planned public show brings artworks or products together for viewing.
전시장cheonsijang: A building or room provides space for people to view arranged displays.
전시물cheonsimul: A work or object deliberately put on view is a displayed piece.
갤러리kaelleori: A small art space mainly presents paintings, photographs, and related works.
Definition in Korean
여러 작품이나 물건을 모아 사람들이 둘러보도록 마련한 행사나 자리yeo reo chak pu mi na mul geo neul mo a sa ram deu ri tul leo bo do rok ma ryeon han haeng sa na cha ri
Word origin
The word developed from a Sino-Korean term whose parts express putting things out and making them visible.
Usage tips
- A 전시 (jeonsi, "exhibition") is not limited to paintings, so the word also works for displays of photos, crafts, and everyday objects.
Opposites
- 수장sujangcollectionnoun
- 보관pogwanstoragenoun
Related words
- 전시하다cheonsihadaexhibitverb
- 전시되다cheonsidoedabe exhibitedverb
- 전시장cheonsijangexhibition hallnoun