예의
Meaning: courtesy, politeness
What does 예의 mean?
예의 [yeui] is a noun meaning "courtesy, politeness". 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 예의 [yeui] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
어른 앞에서는 고개를 돌리고 마시는 것이 예의입니다.
It's polite to turn your head away when drinking in front of elders.
📚 From Korean Culture & Traditions
How to Use 예의 in Conversation
As a noun, 예의 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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