Korean word

충격

Pronunciation

Romanizationchunggyeok

Meaning

  • nounshock

Example

시험에 떨어져서 충격을 받았어.si heo me tteo reo jeo seo chung gyeo geul pa da sseo

I was in shock after failing the exam.

Illustration for 충격 (shock)

More examples

영화 결말을 보고 충격을 받았어.yeong hwa kyeol ma reul po go chung gyeo geul pa da sseo

I was shocked after seeing the ending of the movie.

Core concept

A sudden blow, literal or emotional, that shakes someone deeply.

Common phrases

  • 충격을 받다chung gyeo geul pat tta

    be shocked

  • 충격을 주다chung gyeo geul chu da

    shock someone

Similar words

놀람nollam: A quick feeling of surprise arises when something unexpected happens.
당황tanghwang: An unfamiliar or sudden situation causes confusion and delays a suitable response.

Definition in Korean

갑작스러운 일이나 소식으로 마음이 크게 흔들리거나 무력해진 상태kap jjak sseu reo un i ri na so si geu ro ma eu mi keu ge heun deul li geo na mu ryeo kae jin sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean noun comes from Chinese characters meaning to collide and strike, moving from a physical blow to a powerful mental disturbance.

Usage tips

  • The word marks a serious emotional reaction rather than a brief surprise, which helps distinguish it from lighter reactions in everyday conversation.

Other meanings

  • impactnoun

Opposites

  • 안도andoreliefnoun

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