표현
The act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas through language, art, facial expressions, or actions.
Examples
3 of 5그는 감정 표현에 서툴다.
He is bad at expressing his emotions.
이 단어의 정확한 표현을 알려주세요.
Please let me know the correct expression for this word.
말투가 너무 거친 표현이야.
The way you speak uses very rough expressions.
Word Family
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
그는 감정 표현에 서툴다.
everydayHe is bad at expressing his emotions.
이 단어의 정확한 표현을 알려주세요.
formalPlease let me know the correct expression for this word.
말투가 너무 거친 표현이야.
informalThe way you speak uses very rough expressions.
예술가는 사회적 갈등을 작품으로 표현했다.
academicThe artist expressed social conflict through his work.
고객에게 감사의 표현을 전했습니다.
businessWe expressed our gratitude to the customer.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
표현이 풍부하다
to be expressive
적절한 표현
appropriate expression
비유적 표현
metaphorical expression
Often Confused With
말하기 is the physical act of speaking, while 표현 is the broader act of conveying meaning or emotion.
Usage Notes
Used in IELTS to discuss communication skills or the power of arts and media.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '설명' (explanation) when they want to say '표현' (expression of feelings).
Memory Tip
Pyo-hyeon (표현): 'Pyo' is like a 'Post' - posting your thoughts out loud.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 表現 (surface + appear).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
작가들은 시대의 아픔을 소설로 ___했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 표현
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뒷받침하다
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역효과
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과대평가
B2The act of estimating something as being greater, more important, or better than it actually is. It is often used when critiquing data or social perceptions.
심각하다
B1To be very serious, severe, or grave in nature. It is often used to describe social issues, environmental problems, or health conditions.
방법론
B2A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity. It describes the theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study.
다양하다
B1To be varied or diverse; having many different kinds or types of something.
좌우하다
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도달하다
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개괄하다
B2To summarize or outline the main points of a broad subject. It involves capturing the essence of a topic without getting bogged down in details.
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