B1 noun Neutral

의미

[ɰimi]

The meaning, significance, or intent conveyed by a word, action, or event. It can also refer to the value or importance of something.

Examples

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1

그의 말에는 깊은 의미가 담겨 있다.

There is a deep meaning in his words.

2

삶의 의미를 찾는 것이 중요하다.

It is important to find the meaning of life.

3

이 연구는 학술적으로 큰 의미가 있다.

This research has great academic significance.

Word Family

Noun
의미
Verb
의미하다
Adjective
의미심장하다
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Memory Tip

Ui-mi (의미) sounds like 'Me? Meaning?'—asking what the meaning is for me.

Quick Quiz

그의 행동이 무엇을 ( )하는지 모르겠다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 의미

Examples

1

그의 말에는 깊은 의미가 담겨 있다.

neutral

There is a deep meaning in his words.

2

삶의 의미를 찾는 것이 중요하다.

everyday

It is important to find the meaning of life.

3

이 연구는 학술적으로 큰 의미가 있다.

academic

This research has great academic significance.

4

그가 웃은 것은 긍정의 의미였다.

formal

His smile was a sign (meaning) of affirmation.

5

단순한 기부 이상의 의미를 지닌다.

formal

It holds more significance than a simple donation.

Word Family

Noun
의미
Verb
의미하다
Adjective
의미심장하다

Common Collocations

의미를 부여하다 to give meaning to
의미가 깊다 to be deeply meaningful
의미를 파악하다 to grasp the meaning
상징적 의미 symbolic meaning
이중적 의미 double meaning

Common Phrases

의미가 없다

to be meaningless / useless

어떤 의미에서는

in a sense / in some ways

의미 있는 변화

a meaningful change

Often Confused With

의미 vs 의도

'의도' (intention) is what someone planned to do, while '의미' (meaning) is what is actually conveyed or the significance of it.

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Usage Notes

In academic writing, '의미가 있다' is often used to describe the 'significance' or 'implications' of research findings.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '의미' (meaning) with '의견' (opinion).

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Memory Tip

Ui-mi (의미) sounds like 'Me? Meaning?'—asking what the meaning is for me.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 意 (thought/intent) and 味 (taste/meaning).

Grammar Patterns

~라는 의미에서 ~를 의미하다

Quick Quiz

그의 행동이 무엇을 ( )하는지 모르겠다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 의미

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