Korean word

출현

Pronunciation

Romanizationchulhyeon

Meaning

  • nounappearance

Example

요즘 그 지역에서 야생 동물의 출현이 늘었어요.yo jeum keu chi yeo ge seo ya saeng tong mu rui chul hyeo ni neu reo sseo yo

Wild animals have been appearing more often in that area lately.

Illustration for 출현 (appearance)

More examples

예상치 못한 출현에 모두가 주목했다.ye sang chi mo tan chul hyeo ne mo du ga chu mo kaet tta

Everyone noticed the unexpected appearance.

Core concept

Something previously unseen enters a visible scene and is noticed by others.

Common phrases

  • 예상치 못한 출현ye sang chi mo tan chul hyeon

    unexpected appearance

  • TV에서의 출현TV e seo ui chul hyeon

    appearance on TV

Similar words

등장teungjang: A new person or element enters a scene, story, or situation.
나타남natanam: The process of coming into view so that something can be seen.

Definition in Korean

무대·매체·사회 등에서 새로운 인물이나 요소가 나타나 보이게 되는 상태나 사건을 이르는 명사.mu dae mae che sa hoe teung e seo sae ro un in mu ri na yo so ga na ta na po i ge toe neun sang tae na sa geo neul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean formation combining the ideas of coming out and becoming visible.

Usage tips

  • English appearance can describe physical looks, but 출현 (chulhyeon, "appearance") focuses on something becoming visible or present, such as wildlife or a new figure.

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