B1 noun Neutral

표현

[pʰjohjʌn]

The act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas through language, art, facial expressions, or actions.

Examples

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1

그는 감정 표현에 서툴다.

He is bad at expressing his emotions.

2

이 단어의 정확한 표현을 알려주세요.

Please let me know the correct expression for this word.

3

말투가 너무 거친 표현이야.

The way you speak uses very rough expressions.

Word Family

Noun
표현
Verb
표현하다
Adverb
표현적으로
Adjective
표현적
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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

1

그는 감정 표현에 서툴다.

everyday

He is bad at expressing his emotions.

2

이 단어의 정확한 표현을 알려주세요.

formal

Please let me know the correct expression for this word.

3

말투가 너무 거친 표현이야.

informal

The way you speak uses very rough expressions.

4

예술가는 사회적 갈등을 작품으로 표현했다.

academic

The artist expressed social conflict through his work.

5

고객에게 감사의 표현을 전했습니다.

business

We expressed our gratitude to the customer.

Word Family

Noun
표현
Verb
표현하다
Adverb
표현적으로
Adjective
표현적

Common Collocations

감정 표현 emotional expression
표현의 자유 freedom of expression
관용 표현 idiomatic expression
정확한 표현 accurate expression
얼굴 표현 facial expression

Common Phrases

표현이 풍부하다

to be expressive

적절한 표현

appropriate expression

비유적 표현

metaphorical expression

Often Confused With

표현 vs 말하기

말하기 is the physical act of speaking, while 표현 is the broader act of conveying meaning or emotion.

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Usage Notes

Used in IELTS to discuss communication skills or the power of arts and media.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '설명' (explanation) when they want to say '표현' (expression of feelings).

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Memory Tip

Pyo-hyeon (표현): 'Pyo' is like a 'Post' - posting your thoughts out loud.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 表現 (surface + appear).

Grammar Patterns

~으로 표현되다 ~을 표현하다

Quick Quiz

작가들은 시대의 아픔을 소설로 ___했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 표현

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