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잘생기다 meaning and pronunciation

jalsaenggida · good-looking; handsome; comely

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 24881
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 잘생기다, 잘생기어, 잘생기여, 잘생기니Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사람의 얼굴 생김새가 훌륭하다.

    English: good-looking; handsome; comely — Having a pleasing and attractive appearance.

    Examples

    • 잘생긴 남자.
    • 잘생긴 모습.
    • 잘생긴 사람.
    • 잘생긴 외모.
    • 얼굴이 잘생기다.
    • 내 남동생은 눈이 크고 코가 오뚝해서 잘생겼다.
  2. 2.

    모양이 번듯하여 보기에 좋다.

    English: well-shaped; having good looks — Having a good shape and therefore looking good.

    Examples

    • 잘생긴 과일.
    • 잘생긴 그릇.
    • 잘생긴 말.
    • 모양이 잘생기다.
    • 인삼이 잘생기다.
    • 잘생긴 말은 다른 말보다 값이 더 나갔다.
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