Korean word

주목

Pronunciation

Romanizationchumok

Meaning

  • nounattention

Example

그의 행동이 주목을 받았다.keu ui haeng dong i chu mo geul pa dat tta

His actions attracted attention.

Illustration for 주목 (attention)

More examples

그 배우는 새 영화로 주목을 받았다.keu pae u neun sae yeong hwa ro chu mo geul pa dat tta

The actor attracted attention with his new film.

Core concept

A person's or group's eyes and attention turning toward one target.

Common phrases

  • 주목을 받다chu mo geul pat tta

    receive attention

  • 주목을 끌다chu mo geul kkeul da

    attract attention

Similar words

주의chuui: Careful watchfulness aimed at avoiding trouble or danger.
관심kwansim: A feeling of interest that draws the mind toward a person, thing, or issue.
시선siseon: The direction in which the eyes are turned while looking at something.
눈길nungil: A short glance sent toward a person or object.

Definition in Korean

사람들이 관심이나 주의를 기울여 바라보는 상태 또는 그런 관심sa ram deu ri kwan si mi na chu ui reul ki u ryeo pa ra bo neun sang tae tto neun keu reon kwan sim

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun 주목 (jumok, "attention") developed from an image of directing the eyes toward something, which makes its meaning easy to connect with focused interest.

Usage tips

  • In headlines and formal reports, 주목 (jumok, "attention") helps present a person, event, or idea as noteworthy without saying that it is popular or praised.

Opposites

Related words

  • 주목하다chumokadapay attention toverb
  • 주목받다chumokppatttareceive attentionverb
  • 주목도chumokttolevel of attentionnoun

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