Level 6

변신

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Meaning and Usage

"변신" primarily means "transformation" or "disguise." It is often used when someone or something changes appearance or form, either literally or figuratively.

Common Contexts

You will find "변신" used in contexts like acting (actors changing roles or looks), costume events (like Halloween), and business or personal rebranding.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 변신을 하다: to transform or disguise oneself.
  • 변신을 시도하다: to attempt a transformation.
  • 변신을 꾀하다: to plan or attempt a transformation, often used in formal or business contexts.

Register and Nuance

"변신" is a neutral noun and can be used in both casual and formal contexts depending on the sentence. It often implies a noticeable or significant change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "변신" with "변화" (change) which is more general. "변신" usually implies a visible or external change, often related to appearance or identity, while "변화" can be abstract or internal.

Example Sentences

그 배우는 영화에서 여러 번 변신을 시도했다.

Geu baewuneun yeonghwaeseo yeoreo beon byeonsineul sidohaetda.

That actor tried several transformations in the movie.

아이들은 할로윈에 변신을 하고 파티에 갔다.

Aideureun Halloween-e byeonsineul hago patie gatda.

The children disguised themselves and went to the Halloween party.

그 회사는 새로운 브랜드 이미지로 변신을 꾀하고 있다.

Geu hoesaneun saeroun beuraendeu imijiro byeonsineul kkoehago itda.

That company is attempting a transformation with a new brand image.