표현
The act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas through language, art, facial expressions, or actions.
Examples
3 of 5그는 감정 표현에 서툴다.
He is bad at expressing his emotions.
이 단어의 정확한 표현을 알려주세요.
Please let me know the correct expression for this word.
말투가 너무 거친 표현이야.
The way you speak uses very rough expressions.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Pyo-hyeon (표현): 'Pyo' is like a 'Post' - posting your thoughts out loud.
Quick Quiz
작가들은 시대의 아픔을 소설로 ___했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 표현
Examples
그는 감정 표현에 서툴다.
everydayHe is bad at expressing his emotions.
이 단어의 정확한 표현을 알려주세요.
formalPlease let me know the correct expression for this word.
말투가 너무 거친 표현이야.
informalThe way you speak uses very rough expressions.
예술가는 사회적 갈등을 작품으로 표현했다.
academicThe artist expressed social conflict through his work.
고객에게 감사의 표현을 전했습니다.
businessWe expressed our gratitude to the customer.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
표현이 풍부하다
to be expressive
적절한 표현
appropriate expression
비유적 표현
metaphorical expression
Often Confused With
말하기 is the physical act of speaking, while 표현 is the broader act of conveying meaning or emotion.
Usage Notes
Used in IELTS to discuss communication skills or the power of arts and media.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '설명' (explanation) when they want to say '표현' (expression of feelings).
Memory Tip
Pyo-hyeon (표현): 'Pyo' is like a 'Post' - posting your thoughts out loud.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 表現 (surface + appear).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
작가들은 시대의 아픔을 소설로 ___했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 표현
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More academic words
정기적
B1Happening or done at fixed intervals; regular. Used to describe habits, schedules, or periodic data in academic reports.
대표성
B1The quality of being representative of a group or category. In statistics, it refers to how well a sample reflects the whole population.
유사점
B1A feature or quality that is the same or similar between two or more things being compared.
뚜렷하다
B1To be clear, distinct, or vivid. Often used to describe differences, trends, or evidence in academic reports.
미미하다
B1To be very small, slight, or insignificant in amount, degree, or influence. Used in academic writing to describe negligible changes.
의미
B1The meaning, significance, or intent conveyed by a word, action, or event. It can also refer to the value or importance of something.
충족
B1The act of satisfying a requirement, condition, or need.
원천
B1The source or origin of something, such as power, knowledge, or a river.
대비
B1The act of comparing two things to show their differences, or preparing for a future event.
속성
B1A quality or feature that is characteristic of a person or thing.
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