意思
Asking for the meaning or interpretation of a word or phrase.
文化背景
The concept of 'Nunchi' (social sensing) means that people often speak indirectly. Asking '무슨 뜻이에요?' can be a polite way to ask someone to be more direct without being rude. In KakaoTalk, young Koreans use many abbreviations (e.g., '별다줄' - meaning 'You shorten everything'). This phrase is used constantly by older generations or learners to keep up. In formal settings, the Sino-Korean word '{의미|意味}' is preferred over the native '뜻'. It sounds more intellectual and precise. A common trope is a character saying something romantic or cryptic, and the other character asking '무슨 뜻이에요?' while blushing, hoping for a confession.
Add '정확히' for precision
Say '정확히 무슨 뜻이에요?' (What does it mean exactly?) to sound more like a native speaker who wants a clear answer.
Watch your intonation
A rising intonation is a question. A falling, heavy intonation can sound like you are annoyed or challenging someone.
意思
Asking for the meaning or interpretation of a word or phrase.
Add '정확히' for precision
Say '정확히 무슨 뜻이에요?' (What does it mean exactly?) to sound more like a native speaker who wants a clear answer.
Watch your intonation
A rising intonation is a question. A falling, heavy intonation can sound like you are annoyed or challenging someone.
Don't be afraid to ask
Koreans generally appreciate it when learners ask for meanings; it shows you are paying attention to the details of their language.
Use with '말씀'
When asking an elder, say '무슨 말씀이세요?' to be extra respectful.
自我测试
Fill in the missing word to ask for the meaning of '사랑' (love).
'사랑'이 ____ 뜻이에요?
'무슨' is the correct modifier to use with '뜻' when asking for a general definition.
Which of the following is the most appropriate casual form to use with a close friend?
Choose the casual version:
Dropping '요' and adding '야' is the standard way to make this phrase casual (Banmal).
Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher.
Student: 선생님, '경제'가 ____ ____? Teacher: 아, 경제는 'Economy'라는 뜻이에요.
The student is asking for the definition of a word, so '무슨 뜻이에요' is the correct fit.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are shocked by a friend's sudden news.
In this context, '무슨 뜻이에요?' expresses disbelief or a request for clarification of intent.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
뭐예요? vs 무슨 뜻이에요?
练习题库
4 练习'사랑'이 ____ 뜻이에요?
'무슨' is the correct modifier to use with '뜻' when asking for a general definition.
Choose the casual version:
Dropping '요' and adding '야' is the standard way to make this phrase casual (Banmal).
Student: 선생님, '경제'가 ____ ____? Teacher: 아, 경제는 'Economy'라는 뜻이에요.
The student is asking for the definition of a word, so '무슨 뜻이에요' is the correct fit.
Situation: You are shocked by a friend's sudden news.
In this context, '무슨 뜻이에요?' expresses disbelief or a request for clarification of intent.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题You can use it for both! Just point at the sentence or say the whole sentence followed by '무슨 뜻이에요?'.
No, it's not rude, but '어떤 {의미|意味}입니까?' sounds slightly more professional.
'뜻' is a native Korean word used in daily life. '{의미|意味}' is a Sino-Korean word used in more formal or abstract contexts.
You can say '지금 그게 무슨 뜻이에요?' with a sharp tone, or more aggressively, '지금 뭐라 그랬어요?' (What did you just say?).
Yes! Point at the sign and ask '저게 무슨 뜻이에요?'.
Because '뜻' ends in a consonant (받침), we use '이에요'.
In texting, people often just write '무슨 뜻?' or '뭔 뜻?'.
Not really. If you didn't hear them, say '다시 말씀해 주세요' (Please say it again). Use '무슨 뜻이에요?' if you heard the words but don't know what they mean.
Yes, it can also mean 'will' or 'intention', as in '뜻이 있는 곳에 길이 있다' (Where there is a will, there is a way).
Say '이 {한자|漢字}는 무슨 뜻이에요?'.
相关表达
무슨 {의미|意味}예요?
similarWhat does it mean? (slightly more formal)
무슨 말이에요?
similarWhat are you saying?
설명해 주세요
builds onPlease explain it.
이해가 안 돼요
similarI don't understand.
다시 말씀해 주세요
relatedPlease say it again.
