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Understanding Passive and Honorific Verbs in Korean | Advanced Korean (TOPIK 5–6) Do you find Korean honorifics and passive verbs confusing? This guide helps advanced learners understand how to combine respect and passivity in verbs—a crucial skill for formal writing, business communication, and advanced TOPIK exams. 📚 Table of Contents What Are Passive and Honorific Verbs? Key Passive and Honorific Forms Complex Sentence Examples Practice Dialogue: Formal Context Did You Know? Historical and Cultural Insights Final Thoughts 💡 What Are Passive and Honorific Verbs? Passive verbs describe actions received by the subject, while honorific verbs show respect to the subject. In Korean, you often combine these two to maintain politeness and objectivity in formal settings. Example: - Passive: 문이 열렸다 (The door was opened). - Honorific: 선생님께서 오셨어요 (The teacher came [respectfully stated]). Advanced learners must master when to prioritize respect vs...