Expression in Korean 🇰🇷

표정 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Break the word into two parts: "표" (pyo) and "정" (jeong). Think of "표" as representing a “mark” or “sign” on the face and "정" as emotion. Combining them reminds you that 표정 (pyojeong) means the visible sign of one’s emotions or face expression.
• Visualize a face showing clear emotion whenever you hear or see the word.

Explanation:
• 표정 (pyojeong) refers to a person’s facial expression—the way emotions appear on someone’s face. It is used to describe the look that reflects feelings such as happiness, sadness, anger, or surprise.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 얼굴 표정 (eolgul pyojeong) – literally “face expression”
• 감정 표현 (gamjeong pyohyeon) – “emotional expression” (though broader, it includes both facial and other forms of expression)

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• In casual conversation or online, 표정 (pyojeong) can be used to comment humorously on someone’s reaction. For example, people might say “That 표정 was priceless!” to highlight an amusing or unexpected facial reaction.

Example Sentences:
• 그녀의 표정이 너무 귀여워. (Geunyeoui pyojeong-i neomu gwiyeowo.)
  Her expression is so cute.
• 그의 표정에서 놀라움이 느껴졌다. (Geuui pyojeong-eseo nollaum-i neukkyeojyeotda.)
  Surprise could be felt from his expression.
• 선물을 본 그의 표정은 환하게 웃었다. (Seonmureul bon geu pyojeong-eun hwanhage useotda.)
  When he saw the gift, his expression brightened into a smile.

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