각인되다
To be deeply impressed or engraved in one's mind, memory, or history so that it is not easily forgotten.
Examples
3 of 5어릴 적 경험은 평생의 기억으로 각인되기도 한다.
Childhood experiences are sometimes engraved as lifelong memories.
이 사건은 한국 현대사의 비극으로 각인되어 있다.
This event is etched as a tragedy in modern Korean history.
그 영화 장면은 너무 충격적이어서 뇌리에 각인됐어.
That movie scene was so shocking it was imprinted on my brain.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gak (Engrave) + In (Stamp). Like a stamp being engraved permanently.
Quick Quiz
그의 헌신적인 태도는 많은 이들의 가슴속에 깊이 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 각인되었다
Examples
어릴 적 경험은 평생의 기억으로 각인되기도 한다.
everydayChildhood experiences are sometimes engraved as lifelong memories.
이 사건은 한국 현대사의 비극으로 각인되어 있다.
formalThis event is etched as a tragedy in modern Korean history.
그 영화 장면은 너무 충격적이어서 뇌리에 각인됐어.
informalThat movie scene was so shocking it was imprinted on my brain.
브랜드 이미지가 소비자에게 어떻게 각인되는지가 마케팅의 핵심이다.
academicHow a brand image is imprinted on consumers is the core of marketing.
우리 회사의 로고가 사람들에게 신뢰의 상징으로 각인되길 바랍니다.
businessI hope our company logo is engraved as a symbol of trust for people.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
각인 효과
imprinting effect
선명하게 각인되다
to be clearly imprinted
영원히 각인되다
to be forever etched
Often Confused With
인식되다 (to be perceived/recognized) is cognitive, while 각인되다 implies a much stronger, lasting emotional or mental impression.
Usage Notes
Often used in passive form (~되다) to describe how an external event or image affects someone's memory.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for trivial things; it usually applies to strong, meaningful impressions.
Memory Tip
Gak (Engrave) + In (Stamp). Like a stamp being engraved permanently.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 刻 (to carve) and 印 (stamp/mark).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그의 헌신적인 태도는 많은 이들의 가슴속에 깊이 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 각인되었다
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