B1 noun intermediate

침묵

[chimmug]

Meaning: silence

What does 침묵 mean?

침묵 [chimmug] is a noun meaning "silence". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (1)

Here are real-life sentences where 침묵 [chimmug] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

작가는 잔혹한 장면을 직접 묘사하는 대신, 인물의 침묵과 망설임을 통해 트라우마의 깊이를 암시합니다.

Instead of directly depicting cruel scenes, the author implies the depth of trauma through the character's silence and hesitation.

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How to Use 침묵 in Conversation

As a noun, 침묵 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.

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