B2 verb Literary

회자되다

/ʰwed͡ʑadweda/

To be widely spoken of or discussed by people; to be on everyone's lips like raw meat and roasted meat (delicious things).

Examples

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1

이 소설은 문학계에서 끊임없이 회자되는 걸작이다.

This novel is a masterpiece that is constantly discussed in literary circles.

2

유명 정치인의 발언이 뉴스에서 회자되고 있습니다.

The remarks of a famous politician are being widely discussed in the news.

3

신제품의 혁신성이 업계에서 회자되고 있습니다.

The innovation of the new product is being talked about in the industry.

Word Family

Noun
회자
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Memory Tip

Hoe (Raw meat) + Ja (Roasted meat) = Things everyone likes to talk about.

Quick Quiz

그의 용기 있는 행동은 오랫동안 사람들에게 ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 회자되었다

Examples

1

이 소설은 문학계에서 끊임없이 회자되는 걸작이다.

academic

This novel is a masterpiece that is constantly discussed in literary circles.

2

유명 정치인의 발언이 뉴스에서 회자되고 있습니다.

formal

The remarks of a famous politician are being widely discussed in the news.

3

신제품의 혁신성이 업계에서 회자되고 있습니다.

business

The innovation of the new product is being talked about in the industry.

4

그 소문은 친구들 사이에서 계속 회자됐어.

informal

That rumor was constantly talked about among friends.

5

그 영화의 결말은 여전히 사람들 입에 회자돼요.

everyday

The movie's ending is still being talked about by people.

Word Family

Noun
회자

Common Collocations

인구에 회자되다 to be on everyone's lips (idiom)
끊임없이 회자되다 to be constantly talked about
전설로 회자되다 to be spoken of as a legend
미담으로 회자되다 to be told as a heartwarming story
지금까지 회자되다 to be talked about until now

Common Phrases

오랫동안 회자되다

to be talked about for a long time

널리 회자되다

to be widely discussed

입가에 회자되다

to be on the edge of people's lips

Often Confused With

회자되다 vs 화제되다

화제되다 means to become a topic, while 회자되다 implies being repeatedly and widely praised or mentioned over time.

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Usage Notes

Usually carries a positive or neutral connotation; often used with '인구에' (among the population).

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Common Mistakes

Do not use it for negative gossip (use '입방아에 오르다' for that).

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Memory Tip

Hoe (Raw meat) + Ja (Roasted meat) = Things everyone likes to talk about.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 膾炙 (hoe-ja), referring to raw and roasted meat that tastes good to everyone.

Grammar Patterns

~로 회자되다 ~에게 회자되다
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Cultural Context

Reflects the Korean emphasis on reputation and social consensus.

Quick Quiz

그의 용기 있는 행동은 오랫동안 사람들에게 ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 회자되었다

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