意思
The act of transmitting a short written communication, usually digitally.
文化背景
The '1' on KakaoTalk is a major cultural touchstone. If you send a message and the '1' doesn't disappear for a long time, it's called 'mi-hwag-in' (unconfirmed). If it disappears but there's no reply, it's 'ik-ssip' (read-ignore). Using emoticons (imotikon) or tilde symbols (~) is almost mandatory in friendly messages to avoid sounding angry or stiff. A simple '네' can sound cold, while '네~' or '네! ^^' sounds friendly. Business communication has moved largely to mobile messengers like KakaoTalk or Slack. It is common to send a '메시지' to a boss, but it must start with a polite greeting and end with formal verb forms. The phrase '문자 해' (text me) is often used as a parting greeting, similar to 'Let's keep in touch,' even if the person doesn't intend to text immediately.
Drop the particle
In casual conversation, just say '메시지 보냈어' instead of '메시지를 보냈어'. It sounds much more natural.
Spelling Trap
You will see '메세지' everywhere in Korea. While common, stick to '메시지' for exams or formal writing.
意思
The act of transmitting a short written communication, usually digitally.
Drop the particle
In casual conversation, just say '메시지 보냈어' instead of '메시지를 보냈어'. It sounds much more natural.
Spelling Trap
You will see '메세지' everywhere in Korea. While common, stick to '메시지' for exams or formal writing.
Emoticon Etiquette
If you are messaging a Korean friend, use at least one 'ㅋ' (laugh) or a smiley. A message with just a period at the end can seem like you are angry!
The 'Talk' Verb
If you want to sound like a local, use '카톡해' (Katok-hae) instead of '메시지 보내' when you know they use KakaoTalk.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '보내다' in the past tense (polite).
어제 친구한테 메시지를 ________.
'어제' (yesterday) indicates the past tense. '보냈어요' is the polite past tense form.
Which particle is most appropriate for the recipient of the message?
어머니____ 메시지를 보냈습니다.
'어머니' is a person of higher status, so the honorific dative particle '께' is the best choice.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 지금 바빠요? B: 네, 조금요. 나중에 메시지 ________.
B is promising to send a message in the future ('나중에'), so the intent/future ending '-(으)ㄹ게요' is correct.
Match the phrase to the situation: 'You want someone to text you when they get home.'
집에 도착하면...
'보내 주세요' is a polite request for someone to do something for you.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
Message vs. Letter
练习题库
4 练习어제 친구한테 메시지를 ________.
'어제' (yesterday) indicates the past tense. '보냈어요' is the polite past tense form.
어머니____ 메시지를 보냈습니다.
'어머니' is a person of higher status, so the honorific dative particle '께' is the best choice.
A: 지금 바빠요? B: 네, 조금요. 나중에 메시지 ________.
B is promising to send a message in the future ('나중에'), so the intent/future ending '-(으)ㄹ게요' is correct.
집에 도착하면...
'보내 주세요' is a polite request for someone to do something for you.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
14 个问题No, it's a general term for any digital message, including SMS, DMs, and even Slack messages.
Yes, '이메일을 보내다' is the standard way to say 'send an email'.
'문자' specifically refers to traditional SMS (text messages), while '메시지' is broader and includes internet-based messaging apps.
You say '메시지가 왔어요' (A message came) or '메시지를 받았어요' (I received a message).
In Korea, it's okay if it's during school hours. Always use honorifics like '선생님께' and '보냅니다'.
It's slang for 'read and ignore' (reading a message but not replying).
You can, but it only means the act of writing/typing. To say you 'texted' someone, use '보내다'.
You can say '메시지 보내 줘' or simply '문자 해'.
No, it conjugates regularly. 보내 + 어요 becomes 보내요.
It's short for '단체 카톡' (group KakaoTalk). You '메시지를 보내다' to a '단톡방'.
In writing, yes. In speaking, it's almost always dropped.
Yes, you can say '음성 메시지를 보내다' (send a voice message).
The verb itself doesn't have a humble form, but you use '-습니다' or '-으십니다' endings, or '보내 드리다' to be extra polite.
Because KakaoTalk is the dominant messaging app in Korea, '톡' has become a synonym for 'message'.
相关表达
문자를 보내다
similarTo send a text message (SMS)
연락을 하다
builds onTo contact someone
답장을 하다
specialized formTo reply to a message
메시지를 남기다
similarTo leave a message
카톡을 하다
specialized formTo use KakaoTalk
알림이 오다
contrastA notification arrives
