Korean Conversation · Level 22
15 words
Korean word
표현
Pronunciation
Romanizationpyohyeon
Meaning
- nounway of saying
Example
그건 다른 표현으로 말할 수 있어요.keu geon ta reun pyo hyeo neu ro mal hal ssu i sseo yo
That can be said another way.
More examples
그의 글에는 솔직한 표현이 많아요.keu ui keu re neun sol ji kan pyo hyeo ni ma na yo
His writing contains many candid expressions.
Core concept
The particular wording or manner used to convey what someone means or feels.
Common phrases
표현 방식pyo hyeon pang sik
way of expressing
적절한 표현cheok jjeol han pyo hyeon
appropriate expression
자연스러운 표현cha yeon seu reo un pyo hyeon
natural expression
Similar words
말mal: Speech or writing used to pass thoughts and information between people.
말씨malssi: The characteristic tone and word choice heard in someone's speech.
표현 방식pyohyeon pangsik: An organized method for presenting meaning through language or other signs.
Definition in Korean
뜻이나 느낌을 전하기 위해 말이나 문장, 몸짓에서 어휘와 방식을 선택하는 것tteu si na neu kki meul cheon ha gi wi hae ma ri na mun jang mom ji se seo eo hwi wa pang si geul seon tae ka neun keot
Word origin
Formed from Sino-Korean elements associated with outward display and appearance, the word suggests making an inner meaning visible to others.
Usage tips
- It is useful when comparing different ways to communicate one idea, especially when one version sounds clearer or more natural.
Other meanings
- expressionnoun
- wordingnoun
Opposites
- 침묵chimmuksilencenoun
Related words
- 표현력pyohyeollyeokexpressivenessnoun
- 표현법pyohyeonbeopmethod of expressionnoun
- 표현하다pyohyeonhadaexpressverb