Korean word

표정

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyojeong

Meaning

  • nounexpression

Example

아기의 표정을 보고 웃었다.a gi ui pyo jeong eul po go u seot tta

I laughed when I saw the baby's expression.

Illustration for 표정 (expression)

More examples

작은 소식에 그녀의 표정이 풀렸다.cha geun so si ge keu nyeo ui pyo jeong i pul lyeot tta

Her expression softened when she heard the small piece of news.

Core concept

A face that gives an outward sign of what someone feels inside.

Common phrases

  • 표정을 찡그리다pyo jeong eul jjing geu ri da

    frown

  • 표정이 풀리다pyo jeong i pul li da

    a softened expression

  • 표정에 신경 쓰다pyo jeong e sin gyeong sseu da

    care about one's expression

Similar words

무표정mupyojeong: A face that shows little or no emotion.
미소miso: A gentle smile that shows happiness or kindness.
눈빛nunbit: A gaze that silently conveys a feeling or message.

Definition in Korean

얼굴에 나타나는 감정이나 기분의 모습eol gu re na ta na neun kam jeong i na ki bu nui mo seup

Word origin

The word comes from the Sino-Korean pairing of appearance with emotion, which makes its meaning easy to connect with feelings visible on the face.

Usage tips

  • English look can describe general appearance, but this word is especially useful when a face reveals an inner feeling.

Other meanings

  • looknoun

Opposites

  • 무표정mupyojeongblank expressionnoun

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