TOPIK · Level 65
15 words
Korean word
정신
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheongsin
Meaning
- nounmind
Example
그 사람은 정신이 강하다.keu sa ra meun cheong si ni kang ha da
That person has a strong mind.
More examples
아이가 다쳐서 부모는 잠시 정신 못 차렸다.a i ga ta cheo seo pu mo neun cham si cheong sin mot cha ryeot tta
Their child's injury left the parents unable to regain their senses for a while.
Core concept
The inner center that keeps thought, awareness, and will directed.
Common phrases
정신 못 차리다cheong sin mot cha ri da
be unable to regain one's senses
정신 없다cheong sin eop tta
have no presence of mind
정신 나가다cheong sin na ga da
lose one's sanity
Similar words
마음maeum: The inner world of feelings, thoughts, sincerity, and personal resolve.
기분kibun: A temporary emotional state that can feel pleasant or unpleasant.
생각saenggak: An idea, opinion, memory, or other content held in the mind.
정신력cheongsillyeok: The mental strength to keep going through hardship.
Definition in Korean
마음의 상태나 의식, 의지 따위를 이르는 말로 생각과 행동을 움직이는 내적 힘을 뜻한다.ma eu mui sang tae na ui sik ui ji tta wi reul i reu neun mal lo saeng gak kkwa haeng dong eul um ji gi neun nae jeok hi meul tteu tan da
Word origin
Its Sino-Korean origin joins ideas of vital essence and spirit, making the word memorable as a name for the inner force behind thought and action.
Usage tips
- TOPIK reading often requires context to show whether the word emphasizes awareness, judgment, or determination.
Other meanings
- consciousnessnoun
- sanitynoun
Opposites
- 육체yukchebodynoun
Related words
- 정신질환cheongsinjilhwanpsychiatric illnessnoun
- 정신건강cheongsingeongangmental wellnessnoun