Meaning
To discern a subtle hint or realize something.
Cultural Background
Nunchi is a survival skill in Korean society. Similar to 'kuuki wo yomu' (reading the air). More direct communication is preferred, so 'realizing' is often just 'noticing'. High context culture, similar to Korea in valuing subtle cues.
Mastering Nunchi
Pay attention to silence in Korean conversations; that's often where the real meaning is.
Meaning
To discern a subtle hint or realize something.
Mastering Nunchi
Pay attention to silence in Korean conversations; that's often where the real meaning is.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 눈치 채다.
그는 내가 화난 것을 ________.
The context is realizing someone's anger, so '눈치 챘다' is correct.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises그는 내가 화난 것을 ________.
The context is realizing someone's anger, so '눈치 챘다' is correct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is a direct criticism of their social intelligence.
Related Phrases
눈치 보다
contrastTo walk on eggshells
눈치 없다
contrastTo be clueless
