회자되다
To be widely spoken of or discussed by people; to be on everyone's lips like raw meat and roasted meat (delicious things).
Examples
3 of 5이 소설은 문학계에서 끊임없이 회자되는 걸작이다.
This novel is a masterpiece that is constantly discussed in literary circles.
유명 정치인의 발언이 뉴스에서 회자되고 있습니다.
The remarks of a famous politician are being widely discussed in the news.
신제품의 혁신성이 업계에서 회자되고 있습니다.
The innovation of the new product is being talked about in the industry.
Word Family
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
이 소설은 문학계에서 끊임없이 회자되는 걸작이다.
academicThis novel is a masterpiece that is constantly discussed in literary circles.
유명 정치인의 발언이 뉴스에서 회자되고 있습니다.
formalThe remarks of a famous politician are being widely discussed in the news.
신제품의 혁신성이 업계에서 회자되고 있습니다.
businessThe innovation of the new product is being talked about in the industry.
그 소문은 친구들 사이에서 계속 회자됐어.
informalThat rumor was constantly talked about among friends.
그 영화의 결말은 여전히 사람들 입에 회자돼요.
everydayThe movie's ending is still being talked about by people.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
화제되다 means to become a topic, while 회자되다 implies being repeatedly and widely praised or mentioned over time.
Usage Notes
Usually carries a positive or neutral connotation; often used with '인구에' (among the population).
Common Mistakes
Do not use it for negative gossip (use '입방아에 오르다' for that).
Memory Tip
Hoe (Raw meat) + Ja (Roasted meat) = Things everyone likes to talk about.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 膾炙 (hoe-ja), referring to raw and roasted meat that tastes good to everyone.
Grammar Patterns
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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