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그림

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At the A1 level, '그림' is one of the first nouns you learn. It is used in very simple sentences like '그림을 그려요' (I draw a picture) or '그림이 커요' (The picture is big). Learners at this stage use '그림' to describe basic actions and objects in their immediate environment. You will see this word in almost every introductory Korean textbook, usually accompanied by exercises asking you to match a '그림' with a word. The focus is on the literal meaning: a physical drawing or painting. You should practice using it with basic verbs like '보다' (to see), '그리다' (to draw), and '있다' (to have/exist). For example, '방에 그림이 있어요' (There is a picture in the room). This level focuses on the concrete existence of art and the simple act of creating it.
At the A2 level, you begin to use '그림' in more descriptive contexts. You might talk about your hobbies, such as '제 취미는 그림 그리기예요' (My hobby is drawing pictures). You also start using basic adjectives to describe the quality or feeling of a painting, like '이 그림은 정말 예뻐요' (This painting is really pretty) or '유명한 그림을 보고 싶어요' (I want to see a famous painting). You will also encounter the word in the context of locations, like '미술관에서 그림을 봤어요' (I saw paintings at the art gallery). At this stage, you should be comfortable using particles like '-도' (also) and '-만' (only) with '그림', such as '저는 그림도 잘 그려요' (I also draw pictures well).
At the B1 level, '그림' starts to appear in more complex grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions. You might use the word to describe a scene metaphorically, such as '풍경이 그림 같아요' (The scenery is like a painting). You also begin to understand the connection between '그림' and related verbs like '감상하다' (to appreciate art). This is the level where you might encounter the common idiom '그림의 떡' (pie in the sky) and understand its figurative meaning. You can discuss your preferences in art more deeply, using connectors like '-는데' or '-니까'. For example, '그림을 그리는 것을 좋아하는데, 잘 못 그려요' (I like drawing pictures, but I'm not good at it).
At the B2 level, you can use '그림' to discuss abstract concepts and 'the big picture.' The phrase '큰 그림' (big picture) becomes useful in business or strategic contexts. You can describe the nuances of different styles of '그림' and use more advanced vocabulary to talk about art history or techniques. You might participate in a discussion about the social impact of art or the message behind a specific '그림'. Your ability to use '그림' in the passive voice or with causative verbs increases, such as '그림이 전시되어 있다' (The painting is being exhibited). You also understand the subtle difference between '그림' and more formal terms like '회화' or '작품' (work of art).
At the C1 level, '그림' is used in sophisticated discourse. You can analyze the '그림' (visual composition) of a film or a literary work. You might use the word in academic writing to refer to figures or diagrams in a paper ('그림 1에서 볼 수 있듯이...' - As can be seen in Figure 1...). You are capable of using '그림' in complex metaphors about life, society, and philosophy. You understand the historical evolution of the word and its linguistic ties to 'yearning' (그립다). You can critique art using specialized terminology while still using '그림' as a versatile anchor word. You also recognize when '그림' is used sarcastically or ironically in high-level literature or media.
At the C2 level, you have a native-like command of '그림' in all its forms. You can use it in creative writing to evoke specific emotions or atmospheres. You understand the deepest cultural nuances, such as how '그림' reflects the Korean aesthetic of '여백의 미' (the beauty of empty space). You can switch effortlessly between the literal, metaphorical, and technical meanings of the word. Whether you are discussing the 'big picture' of global politics or the intricate details of a 15th-century '그림', you use the word with precision and stylistic flair. You can also play with the word in puns or advanced wordplay, fully grasping its phonetic and semantic relationship with other Korean words.
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그림 30 सेकंड में

  • 그림 means 'picture,' 'drawing,' or 'painting.'
  • It comes from the verb '그리다' (to draw).
  • Use '그림을 그리다' to say 'to draw a picture.'
  • It is different from '사진' (photograph).

The Korean word 그림 (Geurim) is a foundational noun that translates most directly to 'drawing,' 'painting,' or 'picture.' At its core, it refers to any visual representation created on a surface using lines, colors, or shapes. Derived from the verb 그리다 (geurida), which means 'to draw,' the word encapsulates both the act of creation and the final artistic product. In a broader sense, it can also refer to a mental image or a 'scene' that one envisions. For a beginner (A1), it is the primary word used to describe what children do with crayons or what professional artists display in galleries.

Visual Art
Any form of two-dimensional art, including sketches, oil paintings, and watercolors.
Mental Image
A conceptualization or 'picture' of a future event or a memory.
Metaphorical Value
Used to describe something exceptionally beautiful, as in 'like a painting' (그림 같은).

아이들이 도화지에 그림을 그려요.

— The children are drawing pictures on the drawing paper.

Historically, the word '그림' has deep roots in the Korean language, evolving from the idea of marking or yearning. Interestingly, the verb 그리다 (to draw) and 그립다 (to miss/long for) share a common linguistic origin, suggesting that to draw something is, in a way, to manifest something you are thinking about or longing for. This poetic connection adds a layer of depth to the word that goes beyond simple ink on paper.

이 그림은 정말 아름다워요.

— This painting is truly beautiful.

When you walk into a museum (미술관), you are surrounded by '그림'. When you look at a beautiful landscape, you might say it looks like a '그림'. It is a versatile word that bridges the gap between literal art and figurative beauty. Whether it is a simple doodle in a notebook or a masterpiece in the Louvre, the word remains the same.

벽에 예쁜 그림이 걸려 있어요.

— A pretty picture is hanging on the wall.
Digital Context
While '사진' (sajin) is used for photos, '그림' is used for digital illustrations or CG.
Abstract Usage
Used in business to describe a 'plan' or 'big picture' (큰 그림).

그는 큰 그림을 그리고 있어요.

— He is drawing a big picture (planning a large-scale project).

Using 그림 correctly involves understanding its relationship with specific verbs and particles. The most common verb paired with it is 그리다 (to draw/paint). Unlike English, where we distinguish between 'drawing' (pencil/pen) and 'painting' (brush/pigment), Korean often uses '그림을 그리다' for both, though more specific terms exist for professional contexts.

Basic Sentence Structure
[Subject] + [Object: 그림을] + [Verb: 그리다/보다/사다].
Describing Pictures
Use adjectives like '멋진' (cool/great), '예쁜' (pretty), or '유명한' (famous) before '그림'.

In everyday life, you will use '그림' to talk about hobbies, home decor, or even the weather. For example, '그림 같은 날씨' means 'weather like a painting,' implying it is perfect and picturesque. When talking about the act of looking at art, you can use '그림을 감상하다' (to appreciate/enjoy a painting), which is more formal than '그림을 보다' (to look at a picture).

저는 취미로 그림을 배워요.

— I am learning drawing as a hobby.

Grammatically, '그림' is a simple noun. It takes the subject marker -이 (그림이) when it is the focus of the sentence, and the object marker -을 (그림을) when it is the target of an action. In the phrase '그림의 떡' (pie in the sky), the possessive marker -의 is used to indicate a 'picture's rice cake'—something you can see but cannot eat.

When discussing the composition of a photo or a scene, Koreans often use the word '구도' (composition), but they might say '그림이 좋다' to mean the overall visual arrangement is pleasing. This is common in photography and cinematography. For instance, a director might say, '이 구도는 그림이 아주 잘 나와요' (This composition makes for a very good picture/scene).

You will encounter 그림 in a variety of settings, from the classroom to the boardroom. In educational environments, teachers use it constantly: '그림을 보고 질문에 답하세요' (Look at the picture and answer the question). This is a staple phrase in Korean language textbooks and proficiency exams like TOPIK.

At a Museum
'이 그림은 누가 그렸나요?' (Who painted this picture?)
In Real Estate
'창밖 풍경이 정말 그림 같네요.' (The view outside the window is truly like a painting.)
In Business
'우리가 그리는 큰 그림은 이렇습니다.' (The big picture we are drawing is as follows.)

In K-Dramas and movies, '그림' is often used metaphorically. A character might describe a romantic scene as '그림 같은 장면' (a scene like a painting). Alternatively, in a more cynical context, someone might say '그림이 안 산다' to mean that a situation doesn't look good or isn't coming together visually or strategically.

교과서에 있는 그림을 보세요.

— Please look at the picture in the textbook.

Social media is another place where this word thrives. Captions like '#그림' or '#그림스타그램' (Geurim-stagram) are used by artists to share their work. Even when someone is just taking a nice photo of themselves in a scenic location, a friend might comment, '완전 그림이다!' (It's a total painting!), which is a high compliment regarding the aesthetic quality of the photo.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 그림 (Geurim) with 사진 (Sajin). While both are visual, '사진' specifically refers to a photograph taken with a camera. If you tell a professional photographer '그림이 예뻐요' (The drawing is pretty) when looking at their photo, it might be seen as a mistake, although in casual slang, calling a photo '그림' is a compliment.

Confusion with '그리다'
Learners sometimes use '그림하다' instead of '그림을 그리다'. Remember, '그림' is the noun, and '그리다' is the verb.
Particle Errors
Saying '그림에 그리다' instead of '그림을 그리다'. The former would mean drawing *on* a picture, while the latter means drawing a picture.

Another nuance is the difference between '그림' and '미술' (misul). '미술' refers to 'art' as a field of study or a general category (fine arts), whereas '그림' is the specific object. You study '미술' to learn how to draw a '그림'. If you say '저는 그림을 전공해요' (I major in drawing), it's understandable, but '저는 미술을 전공해요' (I major in art) is more standard for university students.

Incorrect: 사진을 그림이라고 불러요. (Calling a photo a drawing.)

Correct: 이 사진은 그림처럼 예뻐요. (This photo is pretty like a drawing.)

Lastly, be careful with the idiom '그림의 떡'. Learners often try to translate 'pie in the sky' literally into Korean. While the meaning is the same, the imagery is different. Using '하늘의 파이' would make no sense to a Korean speaker; you must use '그림의 떡' (the picture's rice cake).

Understanding 그림 becomes easier when you compare it to related terms. While '그림' is the general term, there are more specific words depending on the medium and style.

삽화 (Saphwa)
Illustration. Usually refers to pictures found within books or articles to explain the text.
명화 (Myeonghwa)
Masterpiece. Used for famous paintings like the Mona Lisa.
도면 (Domyeon)
Blueprint or technical drawing. Used in architecture and engineering.
회화 (Hoehwa)
Fine art painting. A more formal, academic term for '그림'.

There is also '만화' (manhwa), which refers to comics or cartoons. While a '만화' consists of many '그림', the term is distinct. If you are drawing a single character, you are drawing a '그림'; if you are drawing a story with panels, you are drawing '만화'.

이 책에는 아름다운 삽화가 많아요.

— This book has many beautiful illustrations.

For those interested in traditional arts, '서예' (seoye) is calligraphy. While it involves a brush and ink, it is usually categorized separately from '그림', though they are both part of '미술'. Knowing these distinctions helps you sound more like a native speaker and allows for more precise communication in artistic contexts.

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1

저는 그림을 그려요.

I draw a picture.

Object marker -을 is used.

2

이 그림은 뭐예요?

What is this picture?

Topic marker -은 is used for contrast or topic.

3

그림이 아주 예뻐요.

The picture is very pretty.

Subject marker -이 is used with an adjective.

4

방에 그림이 있어요.

There is a picture in the room.

Location marker -에 with existence verb 있다.

5

그림을 봐요.

Look at the picture.

Simple present tense of 보다.

6

동생이 그림을 잘 그려요.

My younger sibling draws pictures well.

Adverb 잘 (well) placed before the verb.

7

어떤 그림을 좋아해요?

What kind of pictures do you like?

Interrogative 어떤 (what kind of).

8

그림이 두 장 있어요.

There are two pictures.

Counter 장 for flat objects like paper/pictures.

1

어제 미술관에서 멋진 그림을 봤어요.

I saw a cool painting at the art gallery yesterday.

Past tense -았/었어요.

2

제 취미는 그림을 그리는 것이에요.

My hobby is drawing pictures.

Nounizing a verb with -는 것.

3

벽에 그림을 걸고 싶어요.

I want to hang a picture on the wall.

-고 싶다 expresses desire.

4

이 그림은 누가 그렸어요?

Who drew this picture?

Interrogative 누가 (who).

5

저는 그림보다 사진을 더 좋아해요.

I like photos more than drawings.

Comparison marker -보다.

6

그림을 배우러 학원에 다녀요.

I go to an academy to learn drawing.

Purpose marker -(으)러.

7

이 그림은 색깔이 참 밝아요.

The colors in this painting are very bright.

Double subject construction (그림은 색깔이).

8

아이들이 벽에 그림을 그렸어요.

The children drew pictures on the wall.

Location marker -에 indicating the surface.

1

풍경이 너무 아름다워서 마치 그림 같아요.

The scenery is so beautiful it's like a painting.

-아서/어서 (because) and -같다 (like).

2

그림의 떡이라서 가질 수 없어요.

It's a pie in the sky, so I can't have it.

Idiom '그림의 떡'.

3

그림을 감상하면서 클래식을 들어요.

I listen to classical music while appreciating paintings.

Simultaneous action -(으)면서.

4

유명한 화가의 그림은 아주 비싸요.

Paintings by famous artists are very expensive.

Possessive marker -의.

5

어릴 때부터 그림에 소질이 있었어요.

I've had a talent for drawing since I was young.

Noun + -에 소질이 있다 (to have talent in).

6

이 그림이 주는 느낌이 참 따뜻하네요.

The feeling this painting gives is very warm.

Noun modifying clause -는.

7

그림을 완성하는 데 시간이 오래 걸렸어요.

It took a long time to complete the drawing.

-는 데 (in the process of).

8

그림 속의 사람들은 행복해 보여요.

The people in the picture look happy.

-아/어 보이다 (to look/appear).

1

그는 사업을 위해 큰 그림을 그리고 있다.

He is drawing a big picture for the business.

Metaphorical use of '큰 그림'.

2

전시된 그림들이 조명 덕분에 더 돋보여요.

The exhibited paintings stand out more thanks to the lighting.

Passive participle 전시된 and -덕분에.

3

이 그림은 추상적인 기법을 사용했어요.

This painting used abstract techniques.

Adjective 추상적인 (abstract).

4

그림을 통해 작가의 의도를 파악할 수 있어요.

We can understand the artist's intention through the painting.

-를 통해 (through).

5

그림이 실제와 너무 똑같아서 놀랐어요.

I was surprised because the painting was so identical to reality.

-와 똑같다 (to be identical to).

6

그림 실력을 키우기 위해 매일 연습해요.

I practice every day to improve my drawing skills.

-기 위해 (in order to).

7

이 그림은 19세기에 그려진 작품입니다.

This painting is a work created in the 19th century.

Passive verb 그려지다.

8

그림의 구도가 아주 안정적이에요.

The composition of the painting is very stable.

Technical term 구도 (composition).

1

작가는 그림 속에 시대적 아픔을 담아냈다.

The artist captured the pain of the era in the painting.

Compound verb 담아내다 (to capture/express).

2

그림의 여백이 주는 미학적 가치를 논의해 봅시다.

Let's discuss the aesthetic value of the empty space in the painting.

Formal suggestion -(으)ㅂ시다.

3

이 그림은 단순한 묘사를 넘어 철학적 메시지를 던진다.

This painting goes beyond simple depiction and throws out a philosophical message.

-를 넘어 (beyond).

4

그림 1은 실험 결과를 시각적으로 보여줍니다.

Figure 1 visually shows the experimental results.

Academic use of '그림'.

5

그림의 색채 대비가 강렬한 인상을 남깁니다.

The color contrast of the painting leaves a strong impression.

Advanced vocabulary 색채 대비 (color contrast).

6

그의 삶 자체가 하나의 그림과도 같았다.

His life itself was like a single painting.

Emphasis marker -도 with -와 같다.

7

그림을 복원하는 작업은 매우 정교해야 합니다.

The work of restoring a painting must be very precise.

Must/Should grammar -해야 하다.

8

현대 미술에서 그림의 정의는 점차 확장되고 있다.

The definition of 'painting' in modern art is gradually expanding.

Progressive passive -고 있다.

1

그림의 획 하나하나에 화가의 혼이 깃들어 있다.

The artist's soul is imbued in every single stroke of the painting.

Literary expression 깃들어 있다.

2

정치적 이해관계가 얽힌 복잡한 그림을 분석해야 한다.

We must analyze the complex 'picture' intertwined with political interests.

Metaphorical 'picture' as a situation.

3

이 그림은 동양과 서양의 기법이 절묘하게 융합된 결과물이다.

This painting is the result of an exquisite fusion of Eastern and Western techniques.

Advanced modifier 절묘하게 (exquisitely).

4

그림이 자아내는 몽환적인 분위기에 압도당했다.

I was overwhelmed by the dreamlike atmosphere evoked by the painting.

Passive voice 압도당하다.

5

그림의 상징성을 해독하는 것은 관객의 몫이다.

Decoding the symbolism of the painting is the audience's responsibility.

Noun 몫 (share/responsibility).

6

무의식의 세계를 그림으로 형상화하는 과정은 고통스럽다.

The process of materializing the world of the unconscious into a drawing is painful.

Abstract noun 형상화 (materialization/shaping).

7

그림 속의 정물은 시간의 덧없음을 시사한다.

The still life in the painting suggests the transience of time.

Formal verb 시사하다 (to suggest/imply).

8

그림의 미완성된 미학은 독자적인 장르를 구축했다.

The aesthetics of the unfinished painting established an independent genre.

Advanced term 구축하다 (to build/establish).

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

그림을 그리다
그림을 보다
그림을 감상하다
그림을 걸다
그림을 배우다
그림 같은
큰 그림
그림 도구
그림 실력
그림 전시회

सामान्य वाक्यांश

그림의 떡

그림을 잘 그리다

그림이 좋다

그림을 그리듯

그림 한 장

예쁜 그림

유명한 그림

벽에 걸린 그림

책 속의 그림

아이들의 그림

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

그림 vs 사진 (Photo)

그림 vs 글 (Writing)

그림 vs 지도 (Map)

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

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आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

그림 vs 사진

그림 vs 만화

그림 vs 낙서

그림 vs 도형

그림 vs 영상

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

Counter

Use '장' (jang) for individual sheets of drawings.

Metaphor

Can refer to a 'plan' or 'situation'.

सामान्य गलतियाँ
  • Using '그림' for a camera photo.
  • Saying '그림을 하다' instead of '그림을 그리다'.
  • Confusing '그림' (picture) with '구름' (cloud).
  • Forgetting the object marker '을' in '그림을 그려요'.
  • Using '그림' when you mean '미술' (the subject of art).

सुझाव

Verb Pairing

Always pair '그림' with '그리다' for the act of drawing. Avoid using '하다'.

Specifics

Learn '유화' (oil) and '수채화' (watercolor) to sound more advanced.

Idiom Usage

Use '그림의 떡' when talking about a dream job or an expensive item.

Compliments

Tell a friend '그림 같다' when they post a beautiful travel photo.

Context Clues

If you hear '그림' in a business meeting, look for a chart or a plan.

Description

Use sensory adjectives like '화려한' (splendid) or '어두운' (dark) with '그림'.

Visual Learning

Label your drawings in Korean with '그림' to reinforce the noun.

Final Consonant

The 'm' sound should be firm. Don't let it fade away.

Metaphor

Don't be afraid to use '큰 그림' when discussing your life goals.

Hashtags

Search #그림 on Instagram to see how Koreans use the word in real life.

याद करें

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Native Korean

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Children in Korea often start '그림일기' (picture diaries) in kindergarten to learn expression.

The term '큰 그림' (big picture) is very popular in gaming and political commentary.

Korean traditional painting often uses '여백' (empty space) as a key element.

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"그림 그리는 거 좋아하세요? (Do you like drawing?)"

"가장 좋아하는 그림이 뭐예요? (What is your favorite painting?)"

"이 그림 정말 멋지지 않아요? (Isn't this drawing really cool?)"

"최근에 미술관에 간 적 있어요? (Have you been to an art gallery recently?)"

"그림을 잘 그리려면 어떻게 해야 할까요? (What should I do to draw well?)"

डायरी विषय

오늘 본 가장 아름다운 그림에 대해 써 보세요. (Write about the most beautiful picture you saw today.)

내가 만약 화가라면 어떤 그림을 그리고 싶은가요? (If you were a painter, what kind of picture would you want to draw?)

나에게 '그림의 떡'인 것은 무엇인가요? (What is a 'pie in the sky' for you?)

그림을 그릴 때의 기분을 설명해 보세요. (Describe how you feel when you draw.)

어릴 적 그렸던 그림 중 기억에 남는 것이 있나요? (Is there a drawing you made as a child that you remember?)

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Technically no, '사진' is the word for photograph. However, people often say '그림 같다' (like a painting) to describe a very beautiful photo.

'그림' is the common, everyday word. '회화' is a formal, academic term for the fine art of painting.

You say '그림을 잘 그려요' (Geurim-eul jal geuryeoyo).

It refers to a long-term strategy or a 'big brain' play that might not be obvious at first.

Yes, digital illustrations are called '그림' or '디지털 그림'.

It is a 'picture book,' usually for children.

No, it is a noun. The verb form is '그리다'.

You use the counter '점' (jeom) for formal works of art or '장' (jang) for sheets of paper.

It's an idiom meaning something you want but can't have, like a 'picture of a rice cake' you can't eat.

No, maps are '지도' (jido).

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