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초롱초롱 cho-rong-cho-rong
Eyes shining with intense focus, eager interest, or pure innocence while absorbing something new.
What does 초롱초롱 mean?
초롱초롱 (cho-rong-cho-rong) means: Eyes shining with intense focus, eager interest, or pure innocence while absorbing something new.
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How it's actually used
- 선생님 설명이 너무 재밌어서 학생들 눈이 초롱초롱해.
seon-saeng-nim seol-myeong-i neo-mu jae-mit-seo-seo hak-saeng-deul nun-i cho-rong-cho-rong-hae.
The teacher's explanation is so fun that the students' eyes are wide and bright with attention.
💡 Captures the classic classroom dynamic of genuine, eager fascination. - 면접 볼 때 눈빛을 초롱초롱하게 유지하는 게 중요해요.
myeon-jeop bol ttae nun-bit-eul cho-rong-cho-rong-ha-ge yu-ji-ha-neun ge jung-yo-hae-yo.
It's important to keep your gaze bright and intensely focused during a job interview.
💡 Shows how the word is deployed to advise someone on projecting alertness and enthusiasm. - 뭘 그렇게 초롱초롱한 눈으로 봐? 뭐 사 달라고?
mwol geu-reoh-ge cho-rong-cho-rong-han nun-euro bwa? mwo sa dal-ra-go?
Why are you looking at me with those big, innocent, starry eyes? You want me to buy you something?
💡 Highlights the playful, weaponized innocence people use when buttering someone up.
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