मतलब
To show or communicate feelings.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Traditionally, 'Chemyon' (saving face) meant hiding strong emotions. Today, however, there is a massive 'healing' trend where people are encouraged to express their feelings for mental health. In many East Asian cultures, expressing anger or extreme joy was seen as a lack of self-control. This phrase is now a tool for breaking those old norms. In Korean companies, 'emotional labor' (감정 노동) is a major topic, referring to service workers who must hide their real feelings and express only 'service' emotions. Fans often use this phrase to describe how idols communicate with them through lyrics or letters, creating a deep emotional bond.
Use with Adverbs
Pair it with '솔직하게' (honestly), '자유롭게' (freely), or '분명하게' (clearly) to sound more natural.
Don't Overuse in Slang
In very casual settings with friends, '표현하다' can sound a bit like a textbook. Use '말하다' or '티 내다' instead.
मतलब
To show or communicate feelings.
Use with Adverbs
Pair it with '솔직하게' (honestly), '자유롭게' (freely), or '분명하게' (clearly) to sound more natural.
Don't Overuse in Slang
In very casual settings with friends, '표현하다' can sound a bit like a textbook. Use '말하다' or '티 내다' instead.
Hanja Power
Remembering {표|表} (outside) helps you understand other words like '표면' (surface) and '표시' (indication).
Nunchi vs. Expression
In Korea, sometimes *not* expressing is seen as a way to care for others' feelings (Nunchi). Context is key!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct object marker.
저는 제 감정___ 표현하는 것이 어려워요.
'감정' ends in a consonant, so it takes the object marker '을'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'He expresses his feelings through music'?
그는 음악으로 감정을 _______.
'표현하다' is the standard verb for artistic expression of feelings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 왜 그렇게 화가 났어? B: 민수가 자기 _______을 전혀 안 해서 답답해.
The context of being 'frustrated' (답답해) because someone doesn't share their feelings fits '감정 표현'.
Match the phrase to the situation: '솔직하게 감정을 표현하다'
Which situation fits best?
Confessing love requires honestly expressing one's feelings.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Express vs. Hide
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास저는 제 감정___ 표현하는 것이 어려워요.
'감정' ends in a consonant, so it takes the object marker '을'.
그는 음악으로 감정을 _______.
'표현하다' is the standard verb for artistic expression of feelings.
A: 왜 그렇게 화가 났어? B: 민수가 자기 _______을 전혀 안 해서 답답해.
The context of being 'frustrated' (답답해) because someone doesn't share their feelings fits '감정 표현'.
Which situation fits best?
Confessing love requires honestly expressing one's feelings.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालYes, it is very common, especially when talking about relationships or personal growth.
Yes, you can say '강아지가 기쁨을 표현해요' (The dog expresses joy).
'감정' is a deeper, more stable emotion. '기분' is a temporary mood.
Yes, for example, '감사의 감정을 표현하고자 합니다' (I wish to express my gratitude).
You say '저는 감정 표현이 서툴러요.'
Absolutely. You can express anger, sadness, or disappointment.
You can just use the noun '감정 표현' (emotional expression).
Not at all. It's a standard, neutral phrase suitable for most situations.
'감정을 숨기다' (to hide feelings) or '감정을 억제하다' (to suppress feelings).
Yes, '의견을 표현하다' is also correct, though '의견을 말하다' or '밝히다' is more common.
Very often! It's a staple in ballads about unrequited love.
감정을 표현하고 싶어요.
{感|감} (feel), {情|정} (emotion), {表|표} (outside), {現|현} (appear).
It is perhaps the most used phrase in Korean counseling.
संबंधित मुहावरे
마음을 터놓다
similarTo open up one's heart
속마음을 드러내다
similarTo reveal one's inner feelings
감정을 억제하다
contrastTo suppress emotions
표현력이 좋다
builds onTo be expressive
감정 표현이 서툴다
specialized formTo be bad at expressing feelings
