Meaning
To feel excited, nervous, or anxious, causing one's heart to race.
Cultural Background
Koreans often use '가슴' (chest) to describe emotional pain or joy, not just '심장' (heart). In Western cultures, 'heart' is almost always used for emotions, whereas 'chest' is purely anatomical.
Context is Key
Always clarify if you are happy or nervous if the context isn't obvious.
Meaning
To feel excited, nervous, or anxious, causing one's heart to race.
Context is Key
Always clarify if you are happy or nervous if the context isn't obvious.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
면접을 앞두고 _____.
This is the correct idiom for feeling nervous/excited.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises면접을 앞두고 _____.
This is the correct idiom for feeling nervous/excited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it works for both excitement and fear.
Related Phrases
가슴이 벅차다
similarTo be overwhelmed with emotion.
가슴이 아프다
similarTo be sad/heartbroken.
