Nuance Dictionary / Atmosphere & Vibe
훈훈하다 hun-hun-ha-da
Heartwarming, visually or emotionally pleasing and comforting
What does 훈훈하다 mean?
훈훈하다 (hun-hun-ha-da) means: Heartwarming, visually or emotionally pleasing and comforting.
When you read a news story about strangers helping a lost child, the atmosphere becomes '훈훈하다'. It's also used to describe very handsome/pretty people who give off a gentle, warm vibe ('훈남', '훈녀').
How it's actually used
- 추운 날씨에 이웃을 도운 기사를 보니 마음이 참 훈훈해지네요.
chuun nalssi-e ius-eul doun gisareul boni ma-eum-i cham hunhunhaejineyo.
Seeing the article about people helping neighbors in the cold weather really warms my heart.
💡 Used for heartwarming news or emotional warmth. - 오늘 팀 회식 분위기가 아주 훈훈하고 좋았어요.
oneul tim hoesik bunwigi-ga aju hunhunhago joasseoyo.
The atmosphere at our team dinner today was really warm and pleasant.
💡 Describes a comforting and amicable group vibe. - 추운 날씨에 지하철역에서 연탄을 나누어 주는 사람들의 모습이 참 훈훈하다.
chuun nalssie jihacheoryeogeseo yeontaneul nanueo juneun saramdeului moseubi cham hunhunhada.
The sight of people sharing coal briquettes at the subway station in the cold weather is so heartwarming.
💡 Describes heartwarming deeds or comforting atmospheres.
Related words in Atmosphere & Vibe
아늑하다 a-neuk-ha-da포근하다 po-geun-ha-da칙칙하다 chik-chik-ha-da삭막하다 sang-mak-ha-da적막하다 jeong-mak-ha-da