Korean

연기
Meaning: acting, performance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

演
技

Example sentences

That actor's performance was very impressive.
노래면 노래, 연기면 연기, 못 하는 게 없다.
Be it singing or acting, there's nothing they can't do.
저 배우는 연기를 정말 잘해요.
That actor is really good at acting.
그녀의 연기는 완벽했어요.
Her performance was perfect.
감독님의 큐 신호에 맞춰 연기를 시작했다.
I started acting on the director's cue.
그 신인 배우는 첫 영화에서 차분한 연기로 관객의 눈길을 끌었다.
The rookie actor caught the audience's attention with calm acting in his first film.
그 배우는 항상 품격 있는 연기를 보여준다.
That actor always shows a classy performance.
그의 연기는 기대를 뛰어넘었다.
His performance exceeded expectations.
그 배우는 무대 위에서 자신만의 페르소나를 완벽하게 연기했다.
The actor played his persona perfectly on stage.
그는 항상 인상적인 연기를 보여준다.
He always shows impressive acting.

Usage Notes

Refers to the art or occupation of performing in plays, movies, or television.

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