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A2 adverb #7,000 最常用 9分钟阅读

끙끙

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解析 끙끙 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you can think of '끙끙' (kkeung-kkeung) as the sound someone makes when they are very sick or trying to lift something heavy. Imagine you have a bad cold and you are in bed; you might make a small 'ugh' or 'mmm' sound because you are uncomfortable. That sound is '끙끙'. It is an 'onomatopoeia,' which means it is a word that sounds like what it describes. You will mostly see this in simple stories or hear it when someone is talking about being sick. You don't need to use it in complex ways yet, just remember it means 'the sound of pain or hard work.' For example: '아파요. 끙끙.' (It hurts. Moan moans.)

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At the A2 level, you should start using '끙끙' with common verbs like 앓다 (to be sick) or 대다 (to keep doing). '끙끙 앓다' is a very common phrase for being sick with a fever. You can also use it when you see someone struggling with a heavy suitcase at the airport. It shows you understand how the person feels. Instead of just saying 'It is heavy,' you can say 'He is 끙끙-ing because it's heavy.' It makes your Korean sound more natural and descriptive. You might see this word in webtoons when a character is trying to push a heavy door or when they are frustrated with their homework.

At the B1 level, you can use '끙끙' more metaphorically. It's not just for physical pain anymore; it's for mental struggle too. A very common expression is '혼자 끙끙 앓다,' which means to worry about a problem by yourself without telling anyone. This is a great phrase to use when giving advice to a friend: '혼자 끙끙 앓지 말고 말해 봐' (Don't just suffer alone, tell me about it). You should also be comfortable using the derived verbs '끙끙대다' and '끙끙거리다' to describe ongoing actions. This level requires you to distinguish between '끙끙' (heavy struggle) and '낑낑' (light whining).

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At the B2 level, you should be able to recognize '끙끙' in various literary and media contexts. You'll notice it used to describe the 'struggle' of non-human things, like an old car engine trying to start or a social system under pressure. You should understand the nuance it adds to a sentence—it's not just about the sound, but the *intensity* of the effort or pain. You can use it in writing to add sensory detail. For instance, in a story about an athlete, you might describe them '끙끙대며' (struggling/groaning) through the final mile of a marathon. It shows a mastery of Korean 'feeling' words.

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At the C1 level, you should understand the cultural implications of '끙끙'. It often appears in discussions about the 'silent suffering' often expected in certain social hierarchies. You can analyze texts where '끙끙' is used to highlight the gap between someone's internal struggle and their outward silence. You should also be able to use it in sophisticated wordplay or to describe complex emotional states where one is 'moaning' under the weight of responsibility or debt. At this level, you are expected to use the word with perfect naturalness, including its various grammatical forms and idiomatic pairings in both formal and informal registers.

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At the C2 level, '끙끙' is a tool for nuanced expression. You might use it in a literary critique to describe a character's internal monologue or in a high-level discussion about the '끙끙대는' (struggling) economy. You understand that while it's an onomatopoeia, it carries a heavy weight of human experience. You can distinguish between its use as a simple sound effect and its use as a symbol for the human condition of endurance. You are also familiar with archaic or highly specific regional variations of similar onomatopoeia and can explain the subtle shifts in tone that '끙끙' provides compared to its synonyms in classical Korean literature.

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끙끙 30秒了解

끙끙 is an onomatopoeic adverb representing the sound of groaning due to pain or intense physical and mental effort.
It is most commonly used in the phrase '끙끙 앓다' (to moan in pain/sickness) or '끙끙대다' (to keep groaning while struggling).
The word can describe both physical situations, like lifting heavy objects, and mental situations, like worrying over a problem alone.
It is a central part of Korean sensory language, appearing frequently in literature, webtoons, and daily conversations about health and work.

The Korean word 끙끙 (kkeung-kkeung) is a vivid onomatopoeic adverb that captures the sound and essence of a person or animal groaning, moaning, or straining. It is primarily used to describe the vocalizations made when someone is experiencing physical pain, such as a high fever or a stomach ache, or when they are exerting significant effort, like lifting a heavy furniture piece or trying to solve a particularly grueling mathematical equation. Unlike words for loud crying, 끙끙 implies a more suppressed, continuous, and internal struggle, often occurring through clenched teeth or a tight throat.

Physical Suffering: When a person is sick with a flu, they might toss and turn in bed while making this sound. It conveys a sense of enduring discomfort that isn't loud enough to be a scream but is persistent enough to show they are in distress.
Mental Effort: Metaphorically, it describes the 'mental groaning' one does when stuck on a problem. If you see a student staring at a book and sighing or making small frustrated noises, they are 끙끙대고 있다 (struggling/moaning over it).

어젯밤에 동생이 열이 나서 밤새 끙끙 앓았어요.

In a broader cultural context, 끙끙 is often associated with the Korean virtue of endurance or the tendency to keep worries to oneself. A common phrase is '혼자 끙끙 앓다,' which means to suffer through a problem alone without asking for help. This highlights the word's ability to describe not just a sound, but a state of being where one is burdened by something heavy, whether that burden is physical, emotional, or intellectual. It is a word that elicits empathy from the listener because it suggests a struggle that is difficult to articulate fully.

For English speakers, the closest equivalents are 'moaning,' 'groaning,' or 'grunting,' but 끙끙 is more specific to the repetitive, rhythmic nature of the sound. It is frequently found in webtoons and literature to provide sensory detail to a scene of hardship. If a character is trying to push a car, the text bubble might simply say '끙끙!' to tell the reader how much force they are applying. It is a versatile tool for adding texture to storytelling, moving beyond simple descriptions of 'hard work' or 'sickness' into the actual auditory experience of those states.

무거운 짐을 옮기느라 끙끙거렸어요.

Using 끙끙 correctly requires understanding its role as an onomatopoeic adverb. In Korean, such words often pair with specific auxiliary verbs to function as active descriptions. The most frequent pairing is with 앓다 (to suffer/be sick), creating the expression 끙끙 앓다. This is used when someone is bedridden and making sounds of pain. Another common structure is adding -대다 or -거리다 to the end, turning the sound into a repetitive action: 끙끙대다 or 끙끙거리다. This indicates that the groaning is ongoing and persistent.

With Physical Illness: When describing a fever: '아이기 밤새 끙끙 앓아요' (The child is moaning all night). Here, 끙끙 adds the sensory detail of the child's suffering.
With Labor and Effort: When moving a heavy object: '무거운 가구를 혼자 옮기려고 끙끙댔어요' (I struggled and groaned trying to move heavy furniture by myself).

수학 문제가 너무 어려워서 한 시간째 끙끙 싸매고 있어요.

One interesting idiomatic use is 끙끙 싸매다, which literally means 'to wrap up and groan.' This doesn't mean wrapping a physical object, but rather being deeply engrossed in a difficult problem or worry to the point of mental exhaustion. It suggests that the person is tackling the issue with all their might but finding it very tough. This is a very common expression in academic or workplace settings when someone is working overtime on a project that just won't come together.

Furthermore, 끙끙 can be used to describe animals. A dog that is frustrated or in slight pain might '끙끙' 소리를 내다 (make a moaning sound). This versatility across human physical pain, human mental effort, and animal sounds makes it a high-frequency word in daily Korean life. When you use it, you aren't just saying 'it was hard'; you are painting a picture of the physical strain involved, making your Korean sound much more native and expressive.

강아지가 배가 고픈지 끙끙거려요.

You will encounter 끙끙 in a variety of real-life settings in Korea. One of the most common places is within the family home. Parents often use it when talking about their children's health, saying '애가 끙끙 앓는 걸 보니 마음이 아프다' (It breaks my heart to see the child moaning in pain). It is also a staple of Korean variety shows and reality TV. When celebrities are tasked with difficult physical challenges—like climbing a steep mountain or carrying heavy loads in 'Three Meals a Day'—the editors will often put the caption '끙끙' on the screen to emphasize their struggle and make it relatable to the audience.

In Webtoons and Manga: This is arguably the most common place to see it written. It appears as sound effect text next to characters who are injured, working out, or even just feeling extremely stressed.
In the Gym or Outdoors: You might hear someone at the gym making this sound while lifting their personal best on the bench press. It’s the sound of maximum effort.

헬스장에서 무거운 바벨을 들며 끙끙대는 사람들이 많아요.

In professional settings, the phrase '혼자 끙끙대지 말고 물어봐' (Don't struggle with it alone, just ask) is a very common piece of advice given by seniors (sunbaes) to juniors (hoobaes). It reflects a workplace culture where collaboration is encouraged to overcome '끙끙-worthy' tasks. You might also hear it in news reports or documentaries describing the '끙끙' (struggle) of small business owners during economic downturns, using the word metaphorically to represent the difficult effort to keep a business afloat.

Finally, the word is used in pet care. Veterinarians might ask owners if their dog or cat has been '끙끙거림' (moaning/whining), as this is a key indicator of internal pain in animals who cannot speak. Thus, from the doctor's office to the gym to the comic book page, 끙끙 is an essential part of the Korean auditory landscape, describing the universal human (and animal) experience of pushing through difficulty.

어려운 과제 때문에 밤늦게까지 끙끙거리는 학생이 보여요.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make with 끙끙 is confusing it with other similar-sounding onomatopoeia. Korean is rich with these words, and a slight change in vowel or consonant can change the meaning entirely. For example, 낑낑 (kking-kking) is very similar but is typically used for higher-pitched whining, often associated with a puppy wanting attention or a smaller, less intense struggle. Using 끙끙 for a small puppy might sound too 'heavy,' while using 낑낑 for a grown man lifting a car would sound too 'weak' or 'whiny.'

Confusion with Crying: Learners sometimes use 끙끙 when they mean 엉엉 (eong-eong, loud crying) or 흑흑 (heuk-heuk, sobbing). Remember: 끙끙 is about the sound of effort or pain, not necessarily sadness or tears.
Incorrect Verb Pairing: Using 끙끙 with verbs like '말하다' (to speak) is incorrect. It should be paired with '앓다', '대다', or '거리다'. You don't 'say' 끙끙; you 'do' or 'suffer' 끙끙.

X: 슬퍼서 끙끙 울었어요. (Incorrect context for crying)
O: 아파서 끙끙 앓았어요. (Correct context for pain)

Another common error is failing to use the tense/aspect correctly. Since 끙끙 describes a repetitive state, it is almost always used in the progressive form (-고 있다) or as a repeated action with -대다. Saying just '끙끙 했어요' is grammatically possible but sounds much less natural than '끙끙댔어요.' Native speakers use the repetitive nature of the word to mirror the repetitive nature of the sound itself.

Lastly, don't confuse 끙끙 with 끙차 (kkeung-cha). 끙차 is an exclamation used *at the moment* of lifting something (like 'Heave-ho!' or 'Ugh!'), whereas 끙끙 is the *continuous* sound made during the effort. If you lift a box once, you say '끙차!'. If you are carrying it up five flights of stairs, you are '끙끙'대며 올라가는 것 (going up while groaning).

X: 무거운 짐을 들 때 끙끙! (Usually an exclamation like '끙차' is better for the initial lift)

To truly master 끙끙, you should understand where it sits in the spectrum of Korean onomatopoeia for pain and effort. Korean has a highly developed system of sound-symbolic words that change meaning based on vowel harmony (light vs. dark vowels).

낑낑 (Kking-kking): This is the 'lighter' version. Used for puppies, small children, or minor complaints. It sounds more like whining than deep groaning.
끙 (Kkeung): A single, short groan. Often used when someone is suddenly surprised by a sharp pain or makes a quick effort.
어기영차 (Eogiyeongcha): A rhythmic chant used when a group of people are pulling or lifting something together, like rowing a boat or pulling a rope.

강아지가 문 앞에서 낑낑거리고 있어요. (Puppy whining vs. 끙끙 groaning)

When comparing 끙끙 to standard verbs, you might consider 고생하다 (to suffer/go through hardship) or 애쓰다 (to make an effort). However, these words are abstract and lack the descriptive power of 끙끙. While '공부를 열심히 하다' means 'to study hard,' '공부하느라 끙끙대다' implies that the student is actually struggling and making sounds of frustration. The latter is much more evocative.

In a literary or poetic sense, 끙끙 can be replaced by phrases like '신음 소리를 내다' (to emit a groan/moan). This is more formal and clinical. However, in 90% of daily conversations, webtoons, and dramas, 끙끙 is the preferred choice because of its immediacy and the way it mimics the actual sound of the human voice under pressure. Understanding these nuances helps you not just speak Korean, but feel the language.

환자가 고통으로 신음하고 있어요. (Formal) vs. 환자가 끙끙 앓고 있어요. (Natural)

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

Korean onomatopoeia often uses vowel harmony. '끙끙' with the dark vowel 'ㅡ' sounds heavy and deep, while '낑낑' with the neutral/light vowel 'ㅣ' sounds higher and lighter (like a puppy).

发音指南

UK /k͈ɯŋ.k͈ɯŋ/

US /k͈ɯŋ.k͈ɯŋ/

Equal stress on both syllables, typical of Korean onomatopoeia.

押韵词

엉엉 (eong-eong) 엉클 (eong-keul) 둥둥 (dung-dung) 풍풍 (pung-pung) 흥흥 (heung-heung) 씽씽 (ssing-ssing) 빵빵 (ppang-ppang) 쿵쿵 (kung-kung)

常见错误

Pronouncing ㄲ as a soft 'k' (ㅋ). It must be tense.
Pronouncing ㅡ as 'oo' (ㅜ) or 'ee' (ㅣ). Keep the tongue back and lips flat.
Making it sound like 'king-king' (낑낑). 'Eu' is much lower than 'i'.
Adding an extra vowel sound at the end.
Not making it sound repetitive enough.

难度评级

阅读 2/5

Easy to recognize in text, often appears in context with illness or work.

写作 3/5

Requires knowledge of which verbs (앓다, 대다) it pairs with naturally.

口语 3/5

Getting the tense 'ㄲ' sound and the low 'ㅡ' pitch correct is key.

听力 2/5

Distinctive sound that is easy to pick out in dramas and conversation.

接下来学什么

前置知识

아프다 (to be sick) 무겁다 (to be heavy) 어렵다 (to be difficult) 소리 (sound) 앓다 (to be ill)

接下来学习

낑낑 (whining) 훌쩍훌쩍 (sniffling) 엉엉 (crying loudly) 깔깔 (laughing loudly)

高级

신음 (groan/moan) 고뇌 (agony/anguish) 진땀을 흘리다 (to sweat/struggle hard) 애쓰다 (to exert oneself)

需要掌握的语法

-대다 (Repetitive action)

끙끙대다 (To keep groaning)

-거리다 (Repetitive action/sound)

끙끙거리다 (To keep groaning)

-느라 (Reason for an action)

숙제를 하느라 끙끙댔어요. (I struggled because I was doing homework.)

-며 (Simultaneous action)

끙끙대며 걸어갔어요. (I walked while groaning.)

Onomatopoeia as Adverbs

끙끙 앓다 (Moaningly ache)

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按水平分级的例句

배가 아파서 끙끙.

My stomach hurts, so (moaning sound).

Simple use of the adverb to describe a state of pain.

끙끙, 너무 무거워요.

(Groan), it's too heavy.

Used as an exclamation before a sentence.

강아지가 끙끙 소리를 내요.

The puppy is making a moaning sound.

Used with '소리를 내다' (to make a sound).

동생이 끙끙 앓아요.

My younger sibling is moaning (from being sick).

Standard pairing with 앓다 (to be sick).

끙끙, 문이 안 열려요.

(Straining sound), the door won't open.

Expressing physical effort.

아빠가 끙끙 짐을 옮겨요.

Dad is moving the luggage while groaning.

Adverb modifying the action of moving things.

열이 나서 끙끙거려요.

I have a fever and I'm moaning.

The suffix -거리다 indicates repetitive action.

끙끙, 가방이 무겁다.

Groan, the bag is heavy.

Informal exclamation.

어젯밤에 감기 때문에 밤새 끙끙 앓았어요.

I moaned all night because of a cold last night.

Using '밤새' (all night) to show duration.

무거운 책상을 옮기느라 끙끙댔어요.

I struggled and groaned while moving the heavy desk.

-느라 indicates the reason for the struggle.

수학 숙제가 어려워서 끙끙거리고 있어요.

I'm struggling over my math homework because it's hard.

Metaphorical use for mental effort.

아이가 아파서 끙끙대는 소리가 들려요.

I can hear the sound of the child moaning because they are sick.

끙끙대는 modifies '소리' (sound).

혼자서 무거운 상자를 들고 끙끙 올라가요.

He's going up while groaning and carrying a heavy box alone.

Adverbial use describing the manner of going up.

배가 너무 불러서 끙끙거리고 있어요.

I'm groaning because I'm so full.

Using it for discomfort after eating.

강아지가 간식을 달라고 끙끙대요.

The dog is whining/groaning for a treat.

Animal behavior description.

할아버지가 허리가 아프신지 끙끙 소리를 내세요.

Grandfather is making groaning sounds, perhaps his back hurts.

Honorific form -세요 used with the verb.

고민이 있으면 혼자 끙끙 앓지 말고 친구에게 말해 봐.

If you have worries, don't suffer alone—try talking to a friend.

Idiomatic use: 혼자 끙끙 앓다 (to suffer alone).

새로 산 구두가 꽉 끼어서 끙끙대며 걸었어요.

My new shoes were so tight I walked while groaning in pain.

-대며 indicates doing two things at once.

컴퓨터가 고장 났는지 끙끙 소리만 나고 안 켜져요.

The computer must be broken; it just makes a straining sound and won't turn on.

Personification of a machine's sound.

프로젝트 마감 기한 때문에 팀원들 모두 끙끙대고 있어요.

Everyone on the team is struggling/straining because of the project deadline.

Collective struggle in a professional context.

어려운 퍼즐을 맞추느라 아이가 한 시간째 끙끙거려요.

The child has been struggling over a difficult puzzle for an hour.

Duration with '한 시간째'.

무거운 짐을 지고 산을 오르는 사람들이 끙끙대며 숨을 몰아쉬어요.

People climbing the mountain with heavy packs are groaning and gasping for breath.

Describing physical exertion in detail.

비밀을 지키느라 혼자 마음속으로 끙끙 앓았어요.

I suffered internally while trying to keep the secret.

Metaphorical internal struggle.

운동을 너무 열심히 해서 온몸이 아파 끙끙대고 있어요.

I worked out so hard that my whole body hurts and I'm groaning.

Post-exercise soreness description.

그는 빚 독촉에 시달리며 매일 밤을 끙끙 앓으며 보냈다.

He spent every night groaning in distress while being hounded for debt.

Literary use for psychological distress.

낡은 트럭이 언덕을 올라가느라 끙끙대며 엔진 소리를 냈다.

The old truck made a groaning engine sound as it struggled up the hill.

Onomatopoeia applied to mechanical sounds.

문제를 해결하지 못해 며칠 동안 끙끙 싸매고 있었는데 드디어 답을 찾았다.

I had been struggling with the problem for days, but I finally found the answer.

Common phrase: 끙끙 싸매다 (to be deeply engrossed in a struggle).

작가는 마음에 드는 문장이 떠오르지 않아 원고지 앞에서 끙끙거렸다.

The writer struggled in front of the manuscript because they couldn't think of a good sentence.

Creative struggle description.

강아지가 아픈 곳이 있는지 밤새 끙끙거리는 소리에 잠을 설쳤다.

I couldn't sleep well because of the sound of my dog groaning all night, as if in pain.

Cause and effect relationship.

부모님께 사실을 말씀드리지 못하고 혼자 끙끙 앓는 모습이 안쓰러웠다.

It was pitiful to see him suffering alone because he couldn't tell his parents the truth.

Using -는 모습이 안쓰러웠다 to show empathy.

무거운 배낭을 메고 끙끙대며 걷는 여행객들의 모습이 보였다.

I could see tourists walking and groaning under the weight of their heavy backpacks.

Describing a scene with multiple subjects.

그는 자신의 실수를 만회하기 위해 끙끙대며 노력하고 있다.

He is struggling and working hard to make up for his mistake.

Using effort-based '끙끙' for professional redemption.

사회적 약자들이 제도적 모순 속에서 끙끙 앓고 있는 현실을 외면해서는 안 된다.

We must not turn a blind eye to the reality where the socially vulnerable are suffering under systemic contradictions.

Metaphorical use for social suffering.

그는 막중한 책임감에 짓눌려 끙끙대면서도 겉으로는 태연한 척했다.

Even though he was struggling under the weight of immense responsibility, he pretended to be calm on the outside.

Contrast between internal state and external appearance.

신간 원고의 방향성을 잡지 못해 몇 달째 끙끙 싸매고 있는 편집자의 고뇌가 느껴졌다.

I could feel the agony of the editor who had been struggling for months without being able to set the direction for the new manuscript.

Complex noun modification.

어머니는 자식들에게 짐이 되기 싫어 아픈 내색도 없이 혼자 끙끙 앓으셨다.

My mother suffered alone without showing any sign of pain because she didn't want to be a burden to her children.

Honorifics and cultural context of 'silent suffering'.

경제가 장기 침체에 빠지면서 서민들의 삶이 끙끙대며 한계에 다다르고 있다.

As the economy falls into a long-term recession, the lives of ordinary people are struggling and reaching their limits.

Abstract personification of 'lives' (삶).

그는 과거의 트라우마 때문에 밤마다 끙끙 앓는 악몽에 시달리곤 했다.

He used to suffer from nightmares every night where he would moan due to past trauma.

-곤 했다 indicates a past habit or recurring state.

기술적 한계에 부딪힌 연구원들이 밤낮으로 끙끙대며 돌파구를 찾고 있다.

Researchers who hit a technical wall are struggling day and night to find a breakthrough.

Professional struggle and dedication.

그의 연기는 고통 속에 끙끙대는 인간의 본질을 너무나도 생생하게 묘사했다.

His acting vividly depicted the essence of a human being groaning in pain.

Artistic critique usage.

근대화의 거센 물결 속에서 전통적 가치관이 끙끙대며 소멸해 가는 과정을 그렸다.

It depicted the process of traditional values struggling and disappearing amidst the fierce waves of modernization.

Highly abstract and metaphorical use in literary analysis.

그의 문체는 마치 끙끙 앓는 듯한 호흡을 담아내어 독자에게 긴장감을 선사한다.

His writing style conveys a rhythm that feels like a groan, giving the reader a sense of tension.

Describing the 'breath' or 'pacing' of literature.

인간 소외의 현장 속에서 이름 없이 끙끙대다 사라져간 영혼들을 기리는 작품이다.

It is a work that commemorates the souls who struggled namelessly and vanished in the midst of human alienation.

Philosophical and commemorative tone.

시인은 언어의 감옥에 갇혀 새로운 시어를 찾기 위해 끙끙대는 자신의 모습을 자조적으로 표현했다.

The poet self-deprecatingly expressed his own image of struggling to find new poetic words while trapped in the prison of language.

Self-reflective and complex sentence structure.

거대한 역사의 수레바퀴 아래에서 끙끙대며 버텨온 민초들의 끈질긴 생명력을 노래한다.

It sings of the persistent vitality of the common people who have endured, struggling under the giant wheel of history.

Metaphorical use for historical endurance.

그의 음악은 고뇌하며 끙끙대는 영혼의 울림을 선율로 승화시켰다는 평가를 받는다.

His music is evaluated as having sublimated the resonance of a suffering and groaning soul into melody.

Aesthetic evaluation and sublimation (승화).

무의식의 심연에서 끙끙대는 욕망들이 꿈이라는 형식을 빌려 표출되기도 한다.

Desires groaning in the abyss of the unconscious are sometimes expressed through the form of dreams.

Psychological/Psychoanalytic context.

정치적 격변기 속에서 끙끙대며 변화를 모색하던 지식인들의 고뇌가 담겨 있다.

It contains the agony of intellectuals who were struggling and seeking change during a period of political upheaval.

Historical and intellectual context.

常见搭配

끙끙 앓다

혼자 끙끙대다

끙끙 싸매다

끙끙 소리를 내다

밤새 끙끙

끙끙대며 올라가다

끙끙거리는 환자

무거운 짐에 끙끙

끙끙대며 일하다

끙끙 앓는 소리

常用短语

혼자 끙끙 앓다

— To suffer from a problem or illness alone without seeking help.

그는 사기를 당하고도 혼자 끙끙 앓기만 했다.

끙끙대지 마

— Don't struggle so much (often said to someone working too hard or worrying).

그렇게 끙끙대지 말고 나한테 도와달라고 해.

밤새 끙끙대다

— To groan or struggle throughout the entire night.

배탈이 나서 밤새 끙끙댔어요.

끙끙대며 들다

— To lift something while making groaning sounds of effort.

그는 무거운 박스를 끙끙대며 들었다.

끙끙 싸매고 고민하다

— To worry deeply and intensely over something.

진로 문제로 며칠째 끙끙 싸매고 고민 중이에요.

끙끙거리는 소리

— The actual audible sound of someone groaning.

어디선가 끙끙거리는 소리가 들려왔다.

열 때문에 끙끙

— Moaning specifically because of a fever.

아이가 고열 때문에 끙끙 앓아요.

끙끙대며 기어가다

— To crawl or move forward with great difficulty and groaning.

다리를 다친 병사가 끙끙대며 기어갔다.

끙끙대며 풀다

— To struggle to solve a problem (like a riddle or math).

수학 문제를 끙끙대며 풀고 있어요.

끙끙 소리

— The groan sound itself.

끙끙 소리를 내며 잠에서 깼다.

容易混淆的词

끙끙 vs 낑낑

낑낑 is high-pitched whining (like a puppy); 끙끙 is deep groaning (like an adult).

끙끙 vs 끙차

끙차 is a one-time exclamation for a lift; 끙끙 is the continuous sound of effort.

끙끙 vs 엉엉

엉엉 is the sound of loud crying; 끙끙 is the sound of pain or effort, not necessarily tears.

习语与表达

"머리를 끙끙 싸매다"

— To rack one's brains; to struggle intensely to find a solution to a difficult problem.

아이디어가 안 나와서 머리를 끙끙 싸매고 있어요.

Neutral

"혼자 끙끙 앓다"

— To keep one's worries or pain to oneself; to suffer in silence.

도움이 필요하면 말해, 혼자 끙끙 앓지 말고.

Neutral

"끙끙대며 버티다"

— To barely hold on or endure a very difficult situation through sheer effort.

회사가 어려워졌지만 직원들은 끙끙대며 버티고 있다.

Neutral

"끙끙 소리도 못 내다"

— To be in so much pain or so oppressed that one cannot even make a sound.

너무 무서워서 끙끙 소리도 못 냈어요.

Informal

"끙끙대며 따라가다"

— To struggle to keep up with someone or something that is faster or better.

진도가 너무 빨라서 끙끙대며 따라가고 있어요.

Informal

"끙끙 앓는 소리 하지 마라"

— Stop complaining or acting like things are harder than they are (often used dismissively).

겨우 그 정도로 끙끙 앓는 소리 하지 마.

Informal

"끙끙대며 만들다"

— To put an immense, visible effort into creating something difficult.

이 보고서를 끙끙대며 만드느라 고생했어요.

Neutral

"속으로 끙끙 앓다"

— To suffer internally/mentally without showing it on the outside.

그녀는 이별의 아픔을 속으로 끙끙 앓았다.

Neutral

"끙끙대며 밀다"

— To push something with all one's might while groaning.

고장 난 차를 끙끙대며 밀었어요.

Neutral

"끙끙대며 참다"

— To endure pain or an urge with great difficulty.

웃음이 나오는 걸 끙끙대며 참았어요.

Informal

容易混淆

끙끙 vs 낑낑

Similar sound and both relate to sounds of discomfort.

낑낑 is light/high (puppy whining); 끙끙 is heavy/low (adult groaning).

강아지는 낑낑, 아빠는 끙끙.

끙끙 vs 끙차

Both start with '끙' and relate to lifting.

끙차 is an exclamation ('Heave-ho!'); 끙끙 is an adverb describing the continuous sound.

끙차! 하고 들어서 끙끙대며 옮겼다.

끙끙 vs 끙

Both are onomatopoeia for groaning.

끙 is a single instance; 끙끙 is repetitive and continuous.

끙, 하고 한 번 앓더니 다시 끙끙대기 시작했다.

끙끙 vs 흑흑

Both are sounds made when in distress.

흑흑 is sobbing (sadness); 끙끙 is moaning (pain/effort).

슬퍼서 흑흑, 아파서 끙끙.

끙끙 vs 에구구

Both are sounds of physical discomfort.

에구구 is a verbal exclamation of an elderly person; 끙끙 is the actual sound of the struggle.

에구구, 허리야 하며 끙끙대며 일어나셨다.

句型

[Subject]이/가 끙끙 앓아요.

아이가 끙끙 앓아요.

[Reason] 때문에 끙끙댔어요.

숙제 때문에 끙끙댔어요.

혼자 끙끙 앓지 말고 [Action].

혼자 끙끙 앓지 말고 물어보세요.

[Object]을/를 끙끙대며 [Verb].

무거운 가방을 끙끙대며 들고 가요.

[Abstract Concept] 속에서 끙끙 앓다.

가난 속에서 끙끙 앓는 사람들이 많다.

끙끙 소리를 내다.

강아지가 끙끙 소리를 내요.

며칠째 끙끙 싸매다.

이 문제를 며칠째 끙끙 싸매고 있어요.

끙끙대는 [Noun]의 고뇌.

끙끙대는 예술가의 고뇌가 느껴진다.

词族

名词

끙끙 (can function as a noun meaning 'the act of groaning' in specific contexts)

动词

끙끙대다 (to keep groaning/struggling)

끙끙거리다 (to keep groaning/struggling)

앓다 (often paired: 끙끙 앓다)

如何使用

frequency

High in daily life, media, and literature.

常见错误

Using 끙끙 for laughing. → 깔깔 or 낄낄
끙끙 is for pain/effort; never for laughter. Confusing these would be very strange in conversation.
Saying '끙끙 했어요'. → 끙끙댔어요 / 끙끙거렸어요
While '했어' is understandable, onomatopoeia usually take the '-대다' or '-거리다' suffixes to sound natural as verbs.
Using 끙끙 for a high-pitched puppy whine. → 낑낑
끙끙 sounds too heavy and deep for a small animal's light whining.
Using 끙끙 instead of 끙차 for a single quick lift. → 끙차!
끙끙 is for a continuous struggle. If you just lift something once quickly, use '끙차'.
Using 끙끙 to mean 'crying'. → 엉엉 / 흑흑
끙끙 is a groan or moan of pain/effort, not the sound of shedding tears or weeping.

小贴士

Pairing with 앓다

Always remember the pairing '끙끙 앓다'. It's the most natural way to describe someone suffering from a flu or fever. Using it will make your Korean sound much more native than just saying '많이 아파요'.

The Tense 'KK'

Make sure to tighten your throat for the 'ㄲ' sound. If you say it too softly, it might sound like 'Heung-heung', which is a totally different sound of snorting or humming.

끙끙 vs. 낑낑

Remember: 끙끙 (Low/Heavy/Adult/Serious) vs. 낑낑 (High/Light/Puppy/Whiny). Use 끙끙 for moving a piano, and 낑낑 for a puppy wanting a toy.

Using -대며

Use '끙끙대며' when you want to describe someone doing an action *while* groaning. For example, '끙끙대며 계단을 올라갔어요' (He went up the stairs while groaning/struggling).

Empathy

In Korea, describing someone as '끙끙' often elicits a 'pity' or 'empathy' response. Use it when you want to show you recognize how hard someone is working.

Webtoon Style

If you are writing a story or a comic in Korean, put '끙끙' in a small bubble next to a character who is lifting something to instantly convey effort without needing more words.

Context Clues

When you hear '끙끙', look at the person's face. If they look red, they are likely lifting something. If they look pale, they are likely sick. The word covers both!

The 'Ugh' Sound

The vowel 'ㅡ' (eu) sounds a bit like the 'u' in 'ugh'. Think of 끙끙 as 'Ugh-Ugh' but with a Korean 'k' start.

Asking for Help

Use the phrase '혼자 끙끙대지 마세요' (Don't struggle alone) as a kind way to offer help to a colleague or friend.

Beyond the Sound

Don't just use it for sounds. Use it to describe a 'struggling' situation, like a project that is going very slowly because it's so difficult.

记住它

记忆技巧

Imagine a person lifting a **K**ilo and another **K**ilo (KK) while saying **Eung**! (끙). They do it twice because it's so heavy: 끙끙!

视觉联想

A person lying in bed with a 'z' above them, but the 'z' is replaced by '끙끙' to show they aren't sleeping peacefully but are sick.

Word Web

앓다 (to be sick) 무겁다 (heavy) 어렵다 (difficult) 고민 (worry) 짐 (luggage/burden) 신음 (groan) 힘들다 (to be hard) 노력 (effort)

挑战

Try to use '끙끙' in three different ways today: once for a physical object, once for a difficult task, and once to describe a pet or a sick friend.

词源

Pure Korean onomatopoeia. It is a phonomime that mimics the sound of a person whose breath is restricted due to physical strain or pain.

原始含义： The sound of suppressed groaning.

Koreanic

文化背景

Generally safe to use, but avoid using it to mock someone's genuine suffering or disability.

English speakers might use 'ugh' or 'huff and puff', but '끙끙' is more specifically a vocalized groan of pain or strain. It doesn't have the 'annoyance' nuance that 'ugh' often carries.

Commonly seen in Naver Webtoons to indicate character struggle. Often used in Korean variety show captions (like 'Running Man') when members do physical tasks. Found in lyrics of songs describing the 'pain of love' that makes one moan at night.

在生活中练习

真实语境

At the Hospital/Home (Sickness)

끙끙 앓다
밤새 끙끙댔어요
아파서 끙끙거려요
끙끙 앓는 소리

Moving/Lifting (Physical Effort)

끙끙대며 들다
무거워서 끙끙
끙끙대며 옮기다
끙끙대며 밀다

Studying/Working (Mental Effort)

끙끙 싸매다
문제를 끙끙 풀다
혼자 끙끙대다
끙끙대며 일하다

Pet Care (Animal sounds)

강아지가 끙끙
끙끙 소리를 내다
왜 끙끙대니?
끙끙거리는 강아지

Emotional Distress (Worrying)

속으로 끙끙
혼자 끙끙 앓지 마
끙끙대며 고민하다
마음이 끙끙

对话开场白

"어제 아파서 밤새 끙끙 앓았어요. (I moaned all night because I was sick yesterday.)"

"이 무거운 짐을 혼자 끙끙대며 옮겼어요? (Did you move this heavy luggage all by yourself while struggling?)"

"무슨 고민이 있길래 그렇게 혼자 끙끙대고 있어요? (What kind of worries do you have that you're struggling alone like that?)"

"수학 문제가 너무 어려워서 한 시간째 끙끙대고 있어요. (The math problem is so hard I've been struggling with it for an hour.)"

"강아지가 왜 저렇게 끙끙대는지 아세요? (Do you know why the dog is moaning like that?)"

日记主题

최근에 무언가를 해결하기 위해 끙끙댔던 경험이 있나요? (Have you had an experience recently where you struggled/groaned to solve something?)

아파서 끙끙 앓았을 때 누가 가장 보고 싶었나요? (When you were moaning in pain from being sick, who did you miss the most?)

혼자 끙끙 앓고 있는 친구에게 해주고 싶은 말은? (What would you like to say to a friend who is suffering in silence alone?)

무거운 짐을 끙끙대며 옮겨본 적이 있나요? (Have you ever moved heavy luggage while groaning and struggling?)

오늘 내가 가장 끙끙대며 했던 일은 무엇인가요? (What was the thing I struggled with the most today?)

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, you can use it if the baby is making deep moaning sounds due to a fever. However, if the baby is just whining or crying lightly, '낑낑' or '칭얼대다' might be more appropriate. '끙끙' suggests a more significant physical struggle or pain.

끙끙 is primarily an adverb. However, it is very frequently combined with auxiliary verbs to create the verbs '끙끙대다' or '끙끙거리다'. In its base form, it describes the manner of an action.

They are almost identical in meaning. '-대다' often implies a more persistent, slightly more annoying or intense repetition, while '-거리다' is a standard way to turn an onomatopoeia into a verb. In most daily contexts, they are interchangeable.

Use '끙끙 앓다' when you want to emphasize the *audible* and *visible* suffering of the person. '아프다' just means 'to be in pain' (a fact), but '끙끙 앓다' paints a picture of someone moaning in bed (a description).

Yes! You can use it personify a machine that is struggling to function, like an old computer making a loud fan noise or a car engine that won't start easily. It adds a descriptive, almost 'living' quality to the machine's struggle.

It might be too informal as a standalone exclamation, but using the phrase '이 프로젝트 때문에 팀원들이 끙끙대고 있습니다' (The team is struggling with this project) is perfectly fine to describe the difficulty of a task in a relatable way.

No, it also means great effort. If you are '끙끙' while studying, you aren't necessarily in physical pain, but you are putting in a lot of mental 'sweat' and perhaps making frustrated sounds.

No, it is spelled 끙끙 with the double 'ㄲ'. '긍긍' is part of the idiom '전전긍긍' (jeon-jeon-geung-geung), which means to be trembling with fear, but the sounds and meanings are different.

It means to keep a secret, a worry, or a problem to yourself and suffer because of it, rather than sharing the burden with others. It's a very common emotional description in Korea.

Yes, as it is a pure Korean onomatopoeia rooted in the human sound of straining, it is used across the entire Korean peninsula.

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