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🔵 Talking About Abstract Emotions and Desires | Advanced Level (TOPIK 5–6) How do you express abstract emotions like “yearning,” “emptiness,” or “existential desire” in Korean? As someone who has taught Korean to learners from over 20 countries for 20 years, I’ve noticed advanced students often struggle with these nuanced feelings. Today, we’ll explore vocabulary, grammar patterns, and cultural insights to help you describe deep emotions naturally — a skill crucial for TOPIK 5–6 and authentic communication. 📚 Table of Contents Understanding Abstract Emotions in Korean Key Vocabulary and Grammar Patterns Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 💡 Understanding Abstract Emotions in Korean Abstract emotions such as **갈망 (longing)**, **허무 (emptiness)**, or **열망 (yearning)** are deeply rooted in Korean literature, song lyrics, and even everyday conversation. Unlike basic emotions like happiness or anger, these words carry cultural layers — refl...

Using 사자성어 (4-character idioms) | Advanced Level (TOPIK 5–6) Do you know that mastering 사자성어 can make your Korean sound truly sophisticated? These four-character idioms, rooted in Chinese classics, are frequently used in Korean news headlines, literature, and even business contexts. In this post, I’ll share essential 사자성어, explain their meanings, and show you how to use them naturally in daily and academic settings — knowledge that will definitely help in TOPIK 5–6 preparation and advanced conversations. 📚 Table of Contents What are 사자성어? Essential 사자성어 with Meanings Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 💡 What are 사자성어? 사자성어 (四字成語) literally means “four-character idioms.” They originated from classical Chinese but are deeply embedded in Korean language and culture. These idioms encapsulate wisdom, moral lessons, or vivid descriptions in just four syllables, often use...