선 Seon

What does 선 mean?

선 (Seon) means: The invisible social boundary that dictates how close you are allowed to get to someone without making them uncomfortable.

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How it's actually used

• 야, 너 지금 선 넘었어. 그건 좀 아니지.
  ya, neo jigeum seon neomeosseo. geugeon jom aniji.
  Hey, you crossed the line just now. That's a bit much.
  💡 The ultimate reality check when someone violates your personal or conversational territory.
• 우리 사이에 선 긋지 마, 나 서운해.
  uri saie seon geutji ma, na seounhae.
  Don't draw a line between us, it hurts my feelings.
  💡 Used when someone tries to distance themselves or act too formally to shut intimacy down.
• 그 사람 참 선을 잘 지켜서 편해.
  geu saram cham seoneul jal jikyeoseo pynhae.
  That person maintains boundaries so well, they're easy to be around.
  💡 High praise for someone who is polite, respectful, and never overbearing.

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