케미 (kemi)
Chemistry between people.
Describe how well actors, friends, or partners interact.
A: 두 진행자 잘 어울린다.
B: 케미가 좋아.
A: Those two hosts work well together.
B: Great chemistry.
Short for 케미스트리. It need not imply romance.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
눈팅 (nunting): Reading without posting. Lurking. Describe following a community\’s posts while rarely commenting yourself.
최애 (choeae): Your favorite. Your bias. Name the person, character, or thing you like most within a group or category.
휴덕 (hyudeok): Taking a break from fandom. Say you are pausing fan activities without necessarily stopping being a fan.
케바케 (kebake): It depends on the case. Explain that there is no single answer because situations differ.
쿨톤 (kulton): Cool-toned coloring or palette. Talk about cooler color families in makeup or personal styling.
Learn how 에 expresses a rate, frequency, or price per unit in Korean, with everyday examples and practice.