허전하다
허전하다 30秒了解
- Used for emotional emptiness when someone leaves or something is missing.
- Used for physical bareness in a room or on a wall.
- Used for feeling unsatisfied after a light meal (stomach emptiness).
- Different from 'lonely' (외롭다) because it implies a specific gap or missing piece.
The Korean adjective 허전하다 (heojeonhada) describes a specific type of emptiness that is both physical and emotional. Unlike the word 텅 비다 (teong bida), which implies a literal vacuum or a physical space being completely void, 허전하다 carries a nuance of 'missing something' or 'feeling a gap' where something used to be or should be. It is the feeling you get when a guest leaves your house after a long stay, or when you finish a meal but feel like you didn't quite eat enough of the right thing.
- Emotional Emptiness
- This refers to the feeling of loneliness or a 'hole in the heart' following a departure or a loss. It is not as heavy as deep sorrow, but rather a lingering sense of incompleteness.
친구가 집에 가니까 갑자기 집이 허전하다. (Now that my friend went home, the house suddenly feels empty.)
- Physical Bareness
- Used when a space looks lonely because it lacks decoration or furniture. If you take a clock off a wall, the wall might look 'heojeonhada'.
In daily Korean life, this word is extremely common in the context of seasonal changes. When the autumn wind starts to blow, many Koreans say their hearts feel 'heojeonhada', reflecting a cultural sentiment of 'loneliness' associated with the cooling weather. It is a word that captures the transition from fullness to lack, emphasizing the psychological awareness of that missing element. Whether it is a missing accessory on an outfit or a missing friend at a party, if there is a 'gap' that makes you feel slightly lonesome or incomplete, 허전하다 is your go-to word.
Using 허전하다 correctly requires understanding its primary subjects: the heart (마음), the stomach (속), or a physical space (자리/방). It functions as a descriptive verb (adjective), so it does not take an object with '을/를'. Instead, use the subject marker '이/가'.
- Subject + 이/가 + 허전하다
- The standard way to express that something feels empty. '마음이 허전해요' (My heart feels empty) or '옆구리가 허전해요' (Literally: my side feels empty, used when one lacks a romantic partner).
밥을 먹었는데도 속이 허전해서 라면을 하나 더 끓였어요. (Even though I ate, my stomach felt empty/unsatisfied, so I cooked another pack of ramen.)
When describing a room or a wall, it often implies that the space needs more furniture or art. If you move into a new apartment before your furniture arrives, you would say the house is 'heojeonhada'. It conveys a sense of being 'bare' or 'stark'.
- Adverbial Form: 허전하게
- Used to describe an action that leaves someone feeling empty. '그를 허전하게 보냈다' (I sent him away, feeling empty/incomplete).
It is also frequently used with the '~ㄴ/은 것 같다' (it seems like) ending to soften the expression: '마음이 좀 허전한 것 같아요' (I feel a bit empty, it seems). This is a very natural way for Korean speakers to express their internal emotional state without being overly dramatic.
You will encounter 허전하다 in various emotional and mundane contexts in Korea. It is a staple in K-Dramas, particularly during breakup scenes or when a character realizes they have achieved their goals but still feel unfulfilled.
- The 'Empty Nest' Context
- Parents often use this word when their children move out for college or marriage. The physical house is the same, but the 'feeling' is empty.
아들이 군대에 가니까 집이 너무 허전하네. (Since my son went to the military, the house feels so empty.)
In the culinary world, it's used when a meal lacks a 'punch' or a specific side dish. If you eat a burger without fries, a Korean person might say, '감자튀김이 없으니까 좀 허전하다' (It feels a bit incomplete without the fries). This highlights the cultural expectation of 'fullness' and 'harmony' in meals.
- Fashion and Style
- If you are wearing a simple outfit and feel like you need a necklace or a watch, you would say your look is 'heojeonhada'. It's about the aesthetic balance.
Finally, it appears in many song lyrics, especially ballads. It rhymes well and conveys a relatable, bittersweet feeling of longing. When a singer talks about a cold wind blowing through their heart, '허전하다' is almost certainly the word they will use to describe that hollow sensation.
Learners often confuse 허전하다 with other words for 'empty' or 'sad'. The most common mistake is using it as a direct translation for 'lonely' (외롭다).
- 허전하다 vs. 외롭다 (Lonely)
- 외롭다 is a general feeling of being alone or wanting companionship. 허전하다 is specifically about the *gap* left behind. You feel '외롭다' because you have no friends; you feel '허전하다' because your best friend just left.
❌ 저는 친구가 없어서 허전해요. (Incorrect if you mean general loneliness)
✅ 저는 친구가 없어서 외로워요. (Correct)
Another mistake is confusing it with 공허하다 (gongheohada). While both mean empty, 공허하다 is much more philosophical, existential, and 'deep'. It's the feeling of 'life has no meaning'. 허전하다 is more everyday and transient.
- 허전하다 vs. 텅 비다 (Completely Empty)
- '텅 비다' is objective. A box is '텅 비어 있다'. You cannot say a box is '허전하다' unless you are anthropomorphizing the box or talking about its decorative state.
Lastly, don't use it to mean 'hungry' in a clinical sense. While '속이 허전하다' implies hunger, it's a 'light' hunger or a craving for more substance. If you are starving, use '배고프다'. If you just ate a salad but want a steak, use '허전하다'.
Depending on the context, you might want to use a more specific word than 허전하다. Here are the most relevant alternatives and how they compare.
- 섭섭하다 (Seopseophada)
- This means feeling disappointed or a bit sad because someone didn't do what you expected, or because of a parting. If a friend leaves without saying goodbye, you feel '섭섭하다' (disappointed/hurt) and '허전하다' (empty from their absence).
Comparison: 쓸쓸하다 (Lonely/Desolate) vs 허전하다. '쓸쓸하다' has a stronger vibe of sadness and solitude, often used for autumn scenery or a lonely old man.
When talking about a lack of content or substance, you can use 부실하다 (busilhada). If a report is missing key data, it is '부실하다' (weak/shoddy). If a meal is missing its main dish, it is '허전하다'.
- 공허하다 (Gongheohada)
- This is the 'grand' version of emptiness. Use this for the emptiness of fame, the emptiness of a large cold building, or the emptiness of a life without purpose.
In summary, choose 허전하다 for that 'something is missing' feeling. Choose 외롭다 for social isolation, 공허하다 for existential void, and 쓸쓸하다 for a melancholic, lonely atmosphere.
How Formal Is It?
趣味小知识
While the 'heo' (虛) in many words comes from Chinese (Hanja), '허전하다' is considered a native Korean descriptive word that captures a unique emotional nuance difficult to translate with just one English word.
发音指南
- Pronouncing '허' as 'ho' (like 'hot'). It should be 'heo' (like 'her' without the r).
- Making the 'h' in 'hada' too strong. It is often weakened in fast speech.
- Confusing the 'j' (ㅈ) sound with 'ch' (ㅊ).
难度评级
Commonly seen in webtoons and basic stories. Easy to recognize.
Requires understanding the subject markers and the nuance compared to '외롭다'.
Very useful for expressing common daily feelings.
Frequently heard in dramas and songs.
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前置知识
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高级
需要掌握的语法
Adjective + -아/어지다 (To become)
마음이 허전해졌어요.
Adjective + -어 보이다 (To look like)
방이 허전해 보여요.
Adjective + -ㄴ/은 것 같다 (It seems like)
뭔가 허전한 것 같아요.
Adjective + -게 (Adverbial form)
허전하게 웃지 마세요.
Adjective + -ㄴ/은데 (Background/Contrast)
배는 부른데 속이 허전해요.
按水平分级的例句
속이 좀 허전해요.
My stomach feels a bit empty.
Subject + Adjective
방이 허전해요.
The room feels empty.
Describing a place
마음이 허전해요.
My heart feels empty.
Describing an emotion
친구가 없어서 허전해요.
Because my friend isn't here, it feels empty.
-어서 (Reason)
목이 허전해요.
My neck feels bare (missing a scarf/necklace).
Physical lack
집이 허전해요.
The house feels empty.
Subject marker '이'
뭔가 허전해요.
Something feels missing.
Indefinite pronoun '뭔가'
오늘따라 허전하네요.
It feels particularly empty today.
-네요 (Exclamatory ending)
벽이 허전해서 그림을 걸었어요.
The wall looked bare, so I hung a picture.
Reason + Result
손님이 가니까 집이 허전해요.
Now that the guests are gone, the house feels empty.
-(으)니까 (Reason)
밥만 먹으니까 속이 허전해요.
Since I only ate rice, my stomach feels empty.
-만 (Only)
안경을 안 쓰니까 얼굴이 허전해 보여요.
Since you aren't wearing glasses, your face looks 'empty'.
-어 보이다 (Look like)
주말인데 할 일이 없어서 허전해요.
It's the weekend but I have nothing to do, so I feel empty.
Contrastive context
가방에 아무것도 없어서 허전해요.
There's nothing in the bag, so it feels light/empty.
Physical emptiness
이야기가 중간에 끊겨서 허전해요.
The story cut off in the middle, so it feels incomplete.
Incompleteness
화장을 안 해서 얼굴이 허전해요.
I didn't put on makeup, so my face looks bare.
Aesthetic lack
큰 프로젝트가 끝나니 마음이 허전하네요.
Now that the big project is over, I feel a sense of emptiness.
Post-achievement void
아이들이 캠프에 가니 집안이 허전해요.
With the kids at camp, the whole house feels empty.
Collective atmosphere
옆자리에 사람이 없어서 허전한 것 같아요.
Since there's no one in the next seat, it feels empty.
-ㄴ 것 같다 (Seems like)
겨울바람이 부니까 마음이 더 허전해져요.
As the winter wind blows, my heart feels even emptier.
-아/어지다 (Become)
졸업을 하고 나니 학교 생활이 허전하게 느껴져요.
After graduating, school life feels like a void.
-게 느껴지다 (Feel like)
항상 있던 나무가 베어지니 거리가 허전해요.
Now that the tree that was always there is cut down, the street looks bare.
Loss of a landmark
시계가 없으니까 팔목이 허전하더라고요.
I realized my wrist felt bare without my watch.
-더라고요 (Retrospective)
그의 빈자리가 생각보다 크게 허전했어요.
His empty spot felt much bigger than I expected.
Comparative '생각보다'
화려한 무대가 끝나고 나면 왠지 허전함이 밀려와요.
After a glamorous stage performance, an empty feeling somehow washes over me.
Noun form '허전함'
돈은 많이 벌었지만 삶은 여전히 허전합니다.
I've made a lot of money, but my life is still empty.
Paradoxical state
반찬이 한두 개만 더 있었어도 덜 허전했을 텐데.
It would have felt less incomplete if there were just one or two more side dishes.
-았/었을 텐데 (Regret/Supposition)
그녀의 말투에는 어딘가 허전한 구석이 있었다.
There was something empty about the way she spoke.
Abstract quality
북적대던 시장이 문을 닫으니 거리가 허전하기 그지없다.
The bustling market closed, so the street is incredibly empty.
-기 그지없다 (Extremely)
나이가 드니 명절이 예전 같지 않고 허전하네요.
As I get older, the holidays aren't like before and feel empty.
Temporal change
사랑을 잃고 나니 세상 모든 것이 허전해 보였다.
After losing love, everything in the world looked empty.
Perceptual shift
화장을 지운 거울 속 내 모습이 낯설고 허전했다.
My image in the mirror without makeup was unfamiliar and bare.
Self-reflection
성공의 정점에서 느끼는 허전함은 말로 다 할 수 없다.
The emptiness felt at the peak of success is beyond words.
Philosophical usage
그의 논리는 겉은 화려하나 실속이 없어 허전하게 들린다.
His logic is flashy on the outside but lacks substance, sounding hollow.
Critique of substance
미니멀리즘 인테리어는 자칫하면 공간을 허전하게 만들 수 있다.
Minimalist interior design can easily make a space feel too bare.
Design context
아이들을 다 키워 보낸 어머니의 마음은 허전함 그 자체였다.
The heart of a mother who has raised and sent off all her children was emptiness itself.
Intense noun phrase
축제가 끝난 뒤의 허전함을 달래려 친구들과 술을 마셨다.
I drank with friends to soothe the emptiness after the festival ended.
Coping mechanism
단순히 배가 고픈 게 아니라 정서적으로 허전한 상태였다.
It wasn't just being hungry; I was in a state of emotional emptiness.
Emotional vs Physical
그 영화의 결말은 무언가 설명되지 않은 채 허전하게 끝났다.
The movie's ending was left unexplained and ended on an incomplete note.
Narrative critique
추억이 깃든 장소가 사라지니 마음 한구석이 허전해진다.
As a place filled with memories disappears, a corner of my heart feels empty.
Specific locational emotion
현대인의 고질적인 허전함은 과잉된 정보 속에서 기인한다.
The chronic emptiness of modern people stems from an excess of information.
Sociological analysis
작가는 여백의 미를 살리려 했으나 독자에게는 허전함으로 다가왔다.
The author tried to utilize the beauty of white space, but it came across as bareness to the reader.
Literary criticism
인간 존재의 근원적인 허전함을 예술로 승화시키려는 노력이 엿보인다.
One can see the effort to sublimate the fundamental emptiness of human existence into art.
High-level abstraction
그의 연설은 수사학적으로는 완벽했으나 진정성이 결여되어 허전했다.
His speech was rhetorically perfect but lacked sincerity, making it feel hollow.
Critique of authenticity
권력의 허전함을 깨닫는 순간, 그는 모든 직위를 내려놓았다.
The moment he realized the emptiness of power, he stepped down from all positions.
Narrative climax
도시의 화려한 네온사인 뒤에는 소외된 이들의 허전한 삶이 숨어 있다.
Behind the city's glamorous neon signs hide the empty lives of the marginalized.
Social commentary
그녀의 미소는 아름다웠으나 눈빛만은 허전함을 감추지 못했다.
Her smile was beautiful, but her eyes alone could not hide the emptiness.
Nuanced description
전통의 맥이 끊긴 마을의 풍경은 쓸쓸함을 넘어 허전하기까지 했다.
The scenery of the village where the tradition was cut off was beyond lonely, even feeling hollow.
Beyond '쓸쓸하다'
常见搭配
常用短语
— To soothe or comfort a feeling of emptiness.
음악으로 허전함을 달랬어요.
— To feel emptiness.
그녀는 가끔 허전함을 느낀다.
— An empty spot or aspect (often metaphorical).
그의 말에는 허전한 구석이 있다.
— To sound hollow or unconvincing.
그의 사과는 허전하게 들렸다.
— An empty heart/feeling.
허전한 마음을 안고 돌아왔다.
— An empty/bare street.
사람 없는 허전한 거리를 걸었다.
— A hollow or empty laugh.
그는 허전한 웃음을 지었다.
— Emptiness washes over someone.
밤이 되자 허전함이 밀려왔다.
— An empty plain/field.
허전한 벌판에 홀로 서 있다.
— To be left feeling empty.
그는 허전하게 남겨졌다.
容易混淆的词
외롭다 is being alone; 허전하다 is missing something specific.
공허하다 is a deeper, more philosophical emptiness.
부족하다 means 'not enough' in quantity; 허전하다 is the 'feeling' of that lack.
习语与表达
— To feel lonely because one doesn't have a romantic partner.
날씨가 추워지니 옆구리가 허전하네.
Casual/Humorous— To feel physically weak or have an empty stomach (often used in health contexts).
몸이 안 좋아서 속이 허한 것 같아요.
Neutral— To feel the absence of someone strongly.
팀장의 빈자리가 너무 허전해요.
Neutral— To feel a small, lingering sense of emptiness in one's heart.
성공했지만 가슴 한구석이 허전하다.
Neutral— To want to snack on something (not necessarily hungry, just wanting to eat).
입이 허전한데 과자 좀 먹을까?
Informal— Feeling awkward because one isn't holding anything (like a phone or bag).
가방이 없으니 손이 허전해요.
Casual— Used to suggest a place needs more life or decoration.
가구가 없어서 방이 허전해.
Neutral— To feel as if there is a literal hole in one's heart.
그가 떠나고 마음이 뻥 뚫린 듯 허전했다.
Literary/Emotional— To fill the void in one's heart.
취미 생활로 허전한 가슴을 채웠다.
Neutral— Feeling empty despite being surrounded by wealth or abundance.
그는 풍요 속의 허전함을 느꼈다.
Formal/Academic容易混淆
Both involve a lack of activity.
심심하다 is boredom; 허전하다 is emptiness from loss.
할 일이 없어서 심심해요 (Bored). 친구가 없어서 허전해요 (Empty).
Both describe a lonely feeling.
쓸쓸하다 is more about the cold/sad atmosphere; 허전하다 is about the gap.
가을 산이 쓸쓸하다. 그가 떠난 자리가 허전하다.
Both mean empty.
비다 is a verb for physical state; 허전하다 is an adjective for the feeling of that state.
병이 비어 있다. 집이 허전하다.
句型
N이/가 허전해요.
마음이 허전해요.
V-(으)니까 허전해요.
친구가 가니까 허전해요.
N의 빈자리가 허전하다.
선생님의 빈자리가 허전해요.
Adj-게 느껴지다.
방이 허전하게 느껴져요.
Adj-ㄴ/은 구석이 있다.
그의 삶은 허전한 구석이 있다.
Adj-기 그지없다.
마음이 허전하기 그지없다.
N에서 오는 허전함.
성공에서 오는 허전함.
Adj-다 못해 ...하다.
허전하다 못해 시리기까지 하다.
词族
名词
动词
形容词
相关
如何使用
Very high in emotional and daily life contexts.
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마음을 허전하다
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마음이 허전하다
It's an adjective, so use the subject marker '이/가', not the object marker '을/를'.
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Using it for 'starving'
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배고파 죽겠다
허전하다 is for 'unsatisfied' or 'lightly empty', not extreme hunger.
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Confusing with 외롭다 in all cases
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Context dependent
Don't use it for lifelong loneliness; use it for the feeling after a specific loss/departure.
小贴士
The Rice Factor
Even if Koreans eat a lot of bread or meat, they might say '속이 허전하다' if they haven't had rice. Rice is considered the 'soul' of the meal.
Decorating
If you are decorating a room, use '허전하다' to identify spots that need more plants or pictures.
Post-Event Blues
It's the perfect word for that feeling the day after a big party or wedding.
Adjective Rules
Remember it's an adjective. You don't '허전하다' something; something 'is' 허전하다.
记住它
记忆技巧
Think of 'Heo' as 'Hollow'. When you feel 'Heo-jeon-hada', you feel 'Hollow-John' (imagine a guy named John who is hollow inside).
视觉联想
Imagine a wall where a large clock used to hang. Now there is just a pale circle and a hook. That feeling of 'something is missing' is 허전하다.
Word Web
挑战
Try to use '허전하다' today whenever you feel like your meal was missing something or your room looks too quiet.
词源
Derived from the native Korean root '허' (heo), which relates to 'emptiness' or 'void', combined with the suffix '-전하다' which often forms adjectives describing a state.
原始含义: To be empty in a way that causes a feeling of lack or loneliness.
Native Korean (Pure Korean)文化背景
It is a very safe and common word, but when used about a person's appearance (e.g., 'your face looks empty'), it might imply they look tired or need makeup, so use with caution.
English speakers might just say 'I feel lonely' or 'The room is bare', but Korean uses this one word to bridge those two concepts.
在生活中练习
真实语境
After a guest leaves
- 손님이 가니 허전하네요.
- 집이 갑자기 허전해졌어요.
After a meal
- 속이 좀 허전한데 더 먹을까?
- 뭔가 허전한 맛이야.
Interior design
- 벽이 너무 허전해 보여요.
- 허전한 공간을 채워야겠어요.
Relationship status
- 옆구리가 허전한 계절이에요.
- 혼자 있으니 마음이 허전하네.
Finishing a task
- 시험이 끝나니 허전해요.
- 프로젝트 후에 허전함이 커요.
对话开场白
"요즘 마음이 좀 허전한데 왜 그럴까요? (My heart feels a bit empty lately, why do you think that is?)"
"집에 가구가 별로 없어서 좀 허전해 보이죠? (There's not much furniture, so the house looks a bit bare, right?)"
"밥을 먹었는데도 속이 허전하지 않아요? (Don't you feel like your stomach is still empty even after eating?)"
"친구가 이민을 가서 마음이 너무 허전해요. (My friend moved abroad, so I feel so empty.)"
"목걸이를 안 하니까 목이 좀 허전해 보여요. (Your neck looks a bit bare since you're not wearing a necklace.)"
日记主题
언제 가장 마음이 허전하다고 느끼나요? (When do you feel the most empty in your heart?)
최근에 무언가 허전함을 느꼈던 경험을 써 보세요. (Write about a recent experience where you felt emptiness.)
허전한 마음을 달래기 위해 무엇을 하나요? (What do you do to soothe an empty feeling?)
집안이 허전해 보일 때 어떻게 꾸미고 싶나요? (How do you want to decorate when your house looks bare?)
성공 뒤에 오는 허전함에 대해 어떻게 생각하나요? (What do you think about the emptiness that comes after success?)
常见问题
10 个问题Yes, but it's specifically for when you've eaten but don't feel 'satisfied' or 'full' in a substantial way. Use '속이 허전하다'.
Usually negative or neutral. It describes a lack, so it rarely feels 'good', though in minimalism, it might be a neutral observation.
허전함 is everyday emptiness (friend left). 공허함 is existential emptiness (life has no meaning).
Yes! It's a common way to say your wallet is empty/you have no money.
You can say '좀 허전해요' or '마음이 좀 허전한 것 같아요'.
You can say a person's *presence* is missed, or their *look* is bare, but you don't usually call a person 'an empty person' with this word (use '속이 빈 사람' for that).
It's an idiom meaning you feel lonely because you don't have a partner to walk beside you.
Yes, if the ending felt like it was missing something or was unsatisfying, you can say '결말이 허전하다'.
Yes, it rhymes with many '-hada' adjectives like '여전하다' (to be as before).
Extremely common. It's the bread and butter of Korean ballads.
自我测试 180 个问题
Write a sentence: 'My heart feels empty because my friend left.'
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Write a sentence: 'The wall looks bare.'
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Write a sentence: 'I feel empty after the project finished.'
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Write a sentence: 'My stomach feels empty even after eating.'
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Write a sentence using '허전함'.
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Write a sentence: 'The house is empty without kids.'
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Write a sentence: 'I feel a bit empty today.'
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Write a sentence using '옆구리가 허전하다'.
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Write a sentence: 'I hung a picture because the wall was bare.'
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Write a sentence: 'Something feels missing.'
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Write a sentence: 'His empty spot is huge.'
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Write a sentence: 'I feel empty without my watch.'
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Write a sentence: 'The ending was empty.'
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Write a sentence: 'I feel empty after graduation.'
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Write a sentence: 'The street is empty.'
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Write a sentence: 'I ate a snack because I felt empty.'
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Write a sentence: 'My neck feels bare without a scarf.'
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Write a sentence: 'The office is empty without the boss.'
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Write a sentence: 'I'm trying to soothe the emptiness.'
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Write a sentence: 'The room feels empty without you.'
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How do you say 'My heart feels empty'?
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How do you say 'The wall is bare'?
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Express that you are unsatisfied after a meal.
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Tell a friend you miss them using 'heojeonhada'.
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Say 'It feels empty today' using '-네요'.
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Ask 'Don't you feel empty?'
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Say 'I feel empty without my phone.'
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Say 'The room looks empty.'
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Say 'I feel lonely/single' idiomatically.
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Say 'I feel empty after the movie.'
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Say 'It's becoming empty.'
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Say 'I want to soothe my emptiness.'
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Say 'The house is empty because the kids left.'
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Say 'Something is missing.'
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Say 'My neck is bare.'
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Say 'His absence is empty.'
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Say 'I feel a bit empty.'
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Say 'The table looks empty.'
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Say 'I ate because I was unsatisfied.'
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Say 'It's extremely empty.'
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Description: A person sighs and looks at an empty chair. What word fits?
Description: Someone finishes a light salad and looks at a pizza. What are they feeling?
Description: A woman takes off her earrings and looks in the mirror. She says 'Something is missing'.
Description: A man walks in a quiet house after his family went on vacation.
Description: A student looks at their empty desk after a big exam is finally over.
Description: An artist looks at a canvas with just one dot.
Description: A person looking at their bare wrist where their watch usually is.
Description: A grandmother sitting alone in a large quiet living room.
Description: A child crying because their favorite toy is missing from the box.
Description: A person eating snacks late at night despite having had dinner.
Description: A traveler returning to an empty apartment after a busy trip.
Description: A singer finishing a concert and standing in a quiet hallway.
Description: Someone looking at a wall where a family photo used to be.
Description: A person walking alone in a park in late autumn.
Description: A person saying 'I feel like I need a boyfriend' in winter.
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Summary
허전하다 is the perfect word for that 'missing piece' feeling—whether it's a friend who just left, a wall without a picture, or a stomach that needs more than just a snack. Example: '친구와 헤어지니 마음이 허전해요' (I feel empty after saying goodbye to my friend).
- Used for emotional emptiness when someone leaves or something is missing.
- Used for physical bareness in a room or on a wall.
- Used for feeling unsatisfied after a light meal (stomach emptiness).
- Different from 'lonely' (외롭다) because it implies a specific gap or missing piece.
The Rice Factor
Even if Koreans eat a lot of bread or meat, they might say '속이 허전하다' if they haven't had rice. Rice is considered the 'soul' of the meal.
Decorating
If you are decorating a room, use '허전하다' to identify spots that need more plants or pictures.
Post-Event Blues
It's the perfect word for that feeling the day after a big party or wedding.
Adjective Rules
Remember it's an adjective. You don't '허전하다' something; something 'is' 허전하다.
例句
오랜 친구가 떠나니 마음이 너무 허전했다.