은유
Meaning: metaphor
What does 은유 mean?
은유 [eunyu] is a noun meaning "metaphor". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. 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 은유 [eunyu] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
은유적 표현이 풍부하여 한 편의 그림을 보는 듯한 심상을 불러일으킵니다.
The rich metaphorical expressions evoke imagery as if viewing a painting.
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How to Use 은유 in Conversation
As a noun, 은유 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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