What is the difference between hung and hyung nim

You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Thread starter shiningstar Start date Jun 8, Hi, I know that Hyungnim mean older brother in Korean but what does Hyung mean? Can we take it as younger brother or is it an abbreviation for Hyungnim? Hi, shiningstar said:. I know that Hyungnim mean older brother in Korean but what does Hyung mean?

Click to expand Hyung is mostly used by men nowadays, but it was unisex in the past. Here are a few traces of it. Why did this change? The changes happened gradually over the period of many years. College students, who were democratic activists in the s, called each other hyung , regardless of their gender.

Exceptional hyung do exist. My childhood friend was afraid of his hyung. Most parents side with hyung in general when brothers fight each other, although it depends on the family. If their bitter feelings or sometimes hatred is too deep, they may never see each other again. There are two levels of kinship terms, plain and honorific. Hyung, like noona, feel a responsibility to take care of you.

Many Korean men choose their majors in university based on the recommendations of hyung. I knew one man who majored in German Language in the 90s because many Koreans were going to Germany for work. Hyung will also help you deal with bullies and teach you how to fight mainly by beating you up.

Having a hyung as a friend is usually great, because you choose them. But, Hyung-nim , I have a request in exchange. Hyung-nim , I've caused you a lot of trouble during this period.

Hyung-nim always has the image of mystery. By the way, our Heung Soo Hyung-nim really plays on a different scale. Hyung-nim should be very good at such things. If Hyung-nim knew that I got it back, he will find it weird. Hyung-nim , I've told you that it's not true. Hyung-nim , you're doing well by yourself. Then Hyung-nim must hate this song?

Hyung-nim , I can only see one special star right now. Hyung-nim would have been chased that way. Hyung-nim , I'll come with Auntie later.