A1
Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To cry or have tears come out of one's eyes.
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Cultural Background
Crying is often seen as a release of 'Han' (deep sorrow or resentment) in traditional contexts. Tearing up is often preferred over loud sobbing in public spaces to maintain harmony.
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Use it for everything
It works for both sad movies and spicy food!
Meaning
To cry or have tears come out of one's eyes.
💡
Use it for everything
It works for both sad movies and spicy food!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
양파를 썰어서 ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 눈물이 나요
Tears emerge when cutting onions.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
A1
양파를 썰어서 ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 눈물이 나요
Tears emerge when cutting onions.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it works for any emotion that causes tears.
Related Phrases
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눈물이 핑 돌다
similarTears welling up in eyes
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