Korean Conversation · Level 287
15 words
Korean word
증오
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheungo
Meaning
- nounhatred
Example
우리는 증오를 멈춰야 한다.u ri neun cheung o reul meom chwo ya han da
We must end hatred.
More examples
오랜 싸움 끝에 그는 결국 증오를 표출했다.o raen ssa um kkeu se keu neun kyeol guk cheung o reul pyo chul haet tta
After a long fight, he finally expressed his hatred.
Core concept
A deep and fierce hostility directed toward someone or something.
Common phrases
증오를 품다cheung o reul pum tta
harbor hatred
증오를 느끼다cheung o reul neu kki da
feel hatred
증오를 표출하다cheung o reul pyo chul ha da
express hatred
Similar words
미움mium: A strong negative feeling toward someone or something that lasts over time.
혐오hyeomo: A powerful feeling of disgust or rejection toward a person, thing, or idea.
원한wonhan: A lasting grudge rooted in an old hurt or unfair act.
반감pangam: A negative attitude that makes a person, idea, or action hard to welcome.
Definition in Korean
사람이나 행동 따위에 대해 깊고 격렬한 적대감이나 혐오를 느끼는 상태sa ra mi na haeng dong tta wi e tae hae kip kko kyeong nyeol han cheok ttae ga mi na hyeo mo reul neu kki neun sang tae
Word origin
The word comes from Sino-Korean characters linked with hating and rejecting what is seen as bad, which helps explain its intense meaning.
Usage tips
- English speakers often use hate casually, but this Korean noun usually carries a weightier tone and is common in serious discussion or writing.