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표현되다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '표현되다' is the passive form of '표현하다' and means 'to be expressed' or 'to be represented.' It is commonly used to describe how feelings, thoughts, or ideas are shown or manifested, often in art, writing, or behavior.

Common Contexts

You will often see '표현되다' used when talking about emotions being visible on someone's face, ideas conveyed in a piece of writing, or artistic expressions. It is a formal verb suitable for academic, literary, or professional contexts.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '감정이 표현되다' (emotions are expressed): Used when describing visible or clear emotional expression.
  • '생각이 표현되다' (thoughts are expressed): Common in discussing writing or speech.
  • '잘 표현되다' (well expressed): Indicates that the expression is clear or effective.

Usage Tips

Since '표현되다' is passive, it focuses on the state of something being expressed rather than the act of expressing. Learners sometimes confuse it with '표현하다' (to express actively). Use '표현되다' when emphasizing the result or appearance of expression rather than the action.

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This verb is neutral to formal and is appropriate in written and spoken Korean, especially in academic or artistic discussions.

Example Sentences

그의 감정은 얼굴에 분명히 표현되었다.

Geuui gamjeongeun eolgure buneunghi pyohyeondoeeotda.

His emotions were clearly expressed on his face.

이 작품에는 작가의 생각이 잘 표현되어 있다.

I jakpume neun jakga ui saenggagi jal pyohyeondoeeo itda.

The artist's thoughts are well expressed in this work.

감정이 글에 잘 표현되도록 노력해야 한다.

Gamjeongi geure jal pyohyeondoedorok noryeokhaeya handa.

You need to try to have your feelings well expressed in writing.