Meaning
To open one's eyes wide, often due to anger, surprise, or focus.
Cultural Background
Eye contact is a sign of power. Glaring is a direct challenge. Similar to Japan, wide eyes are often associated with aggression rather than just surprise.
Focus on the '부릅'
The '부릅' part is what makes it an idiom. Practice saying it with a sharp, sudden energy.
Meaning
To open one's eyes wide, often due to anger, surprise, or focus.
Focus on the '부릅'
The '부릅' part is what makes it an idiom. Practice saying it with a sharp, sudden energy.
Test Yourself
Which situation is appropriate for '눈을 부릅뜨다'?
A) Sleeping peacefully B) Glaring at someone in anger C) Closing eyes to rest
It describes intense, active eye-widening, usually from anger.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesA) Sleeping peacefully B) Glaring at someone in anger C) Closing eyes to rest
It describes intense, active eye-widening, usually from anger.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but it implies a very shocked, intense surprise, not a happy one.
Related Phrases
눈을 흘기다
contrastTo look sideways with dislike
