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시퍼렇다 si-peo-reo-ta
Deep, chilling blue or green; used for bad bruises, a cold stare, or a sharp blade
What does 시퍼렇다 mean?
시퍼렇다 (si-peo-reo-ta) means: Deep, chilling blue or green; used for bad bruises, a cold stare, or a sharp blade.
Speakers use this intensified form of 푸렇다 to describe deep natural colors like the sea, sky, or water. It also describes a face or lips turning pale due to intense cold or fear, as well as the sharp edge of a blade like a knife or axe. Figuratively, it describes a person's menacing gaze or overwhelming fierce spirit, and can also emphasize that someone is still vividly alive and well.
When applied to a person's gaze, spirit, or continued survival, the word can carry a strong sense of intimidation, persistent hostility, or forceful defiance.
When applied to a person's gaze, spirit, or continued survival, the word can carry a strong sense of intimidation, persistent hostility, or forceful defiance.
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How it's actually used
- 해질 녘쯤 시퍼런 바다가 높게 출렁이고 있었다.
hae-jil nyeok-jjeum si-peo-run ba-da-ga nop-ge chul-reong-i-go is-seot-da.
Around sunset, the deep blue sea was rolling high.
💡 Describing the intense color of the sea at dusk. - 너 왜 이렇게 얼굴이 시퍼렇게 질렸어?
neo wae ir-ke eol-gul-i si-peo-ro-ke jil-ryeot-seo?
Why is your face so pale?
💡 Asking someone whose face has turned pale from fear. - 내가 시퍼렇게 눈을 뜨고 살아 있는 한 그가 나쁜 짓 하는 꼴은 그냥 볼 수 없다.
nae-ga si-peo-ro-ke nun-eul tteu-go sal-a it-neun han geu-ga na-ppun jit ha-neun kkol-eun geun-yang bol su eop-da.
As long as I am alive and breathing, I cannot simply stand by and watch him do bad things.
💡 Emphasizing one's living presence to fiercely block wrongdoing.
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