B1 noun intermediate

공인

[gongin]

Meaning: public figure

What does 공인 mean?

공인 [gongin] is a noun meaning "public figure". 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 공인 [gongin] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

공인은 발언에 더 책임을 져야 한다고 생각해요.

I think public figures should take more responsibility for their words.

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How to Use 공인 in Conversation

As a noun, 공인 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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