Korean Conversation · Level 131
15 words
Korean word
정
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheong
Meaning
- nounaffection
Example
그 사람에게 정이 갔다.keu sa ra me ge cheong i kat tta
I felt affection for that person.
More examples
같이 지내다 보니 정이 들었다.ka chi chi nae da po ni cheong i teu reot tta
As we spent time together, I grew attached.
Core concept
Warmth that slowly grows between a person and someone or something familiar, creating a lasting bond.
Common phrases
정이 들다cheong i teul da
grow attached
정이 생기다cheong i saeng gi da
develop affection
정이 깊다cheong i kip tta
have deep affection
Similar words
애정aejeong: Warm care and concern felt for someone, shown by valuing and looking after that person.
애착aechak: Strong emotional attachment to a person or thing that makes letting go difficult.
Definition in Korean
사람이나 물건에 대해 오랜 시간 접하거나 함께 지내며 자연스럽게 생기는 따뜻한 마음이나 애착을 이르는 말sa ra mi na mul geo ne tae hae o raen si gan cheo pa geo na ham kke chi nae myeo cha yeon seu reop kke saeng gi neun tta tteu tan ma eu mi na ae cha geul i reu neun mal
Word origin
The word is the Sino-Korean reading of a Chinese character associated with feelings, and Korean developed it into the warm bond formed through shared time.
Usage tips
- This feeling is not limited to romance and can connect people to family, friends, objects, or places, so translating it as romantic love can be too narrow.