Archive for 'Korean Language'
Korean Wedding Ducks: Symbol of Fidelity and Love Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Aug 22, 2018
Last Saturday, one of my friends asked me about the significance of the Korean wedding ducks. While I shared the meaning and some of my fond stories relating to the wedding ducks with her, I thought you might be interested in learning the history and symbolism of Korean wedding ducks. Symbol of Fidelity Incorporating a…
For a Good Hairday: Hairstyle Related Expressions in Korean. Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Aug 15, 2018
Do you have an old picture that is hidden in your drawer due to a bad hair day? Are you expecting a good hairday but worried about how to ask your hairdresser to style your hair in Korean? I hope this post will be helpful for you to have a better hairday when you are…
Tetraphobia: Fear of the Number 4 in South Korea Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Aug 8, 2018
Do you know what tetraphobia means? It means ‘fear of four’ in Greek: a combination of the Greek words tetra (the number 4) and phobia (fear). You might be shocked to find that tetraphobia is fairly common throughout the many Asian countries such as, China Japan, and Korea. 4자 기피 (Tetraphobia: Fear of the Number Four) During…
What Does “Kwangbokjeol” Mean in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Aug 1, 2018
Pretty soon, the streets around the country will be flooded with Korean flags, since one of the important holidays in Korea is around the corner. What is 광복절[kwang-bok-jeol]? 광복절 is a 국경일 (national holiday) that have celebrated on August 15thof every year. Direct translation of 광복절 means “the light restoration day.” It is the day that Koreans have celebrated…
“Cheer Up” in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Jul 25, 2018
Everybody is fighting for something! Do you know how to say “cheer up” in Korean to your family members, friends, or co-workers? Do you have a good strategy to de-stress, encourage, or motivate yourself or others? I enjoy starting my day with a hot cup of black coffee and good music. This 15-20 minutes of…
Oppa, Unni, Hyung, and Noona: Age isn’t just a number in Korea Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Jul 11, 2018
If you are a big fan of K-pops, K-movies, and K-dramas, you often hear the following nouns by themselves or coming after someone’s name. : 오빠(oppa), 언니(unni), 형(hyung), and 누나(noona). Do you know what they mean? Have you ever found yourself scratching your head because you are being asked this somewhat private question, “몇 살이에요? (How old…
Vacations in South Korea: Gangwon-do Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Jul 4, 2018
Do you prefer spending your summer vacation in the mountains or at the beach? Many South Korean people enjoy their summer vacations in mid July and August. They will be attracted to populous destinations all over the country. Many Koreans, especially who live in Seoul (the capital of South Korea), will travel outside of the…