noun
hyung
hyuhng
noun
1
A Korean term used by a man to address or refer to an older brother or a close older male friend.
"He introduced his hyung, who had taught him to play guitar."
How to Use Hyung
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA respectful, affectionate Korean term a man uses for an older brother or older close male friend, often seen in K-pop and Korean media.
When to use it
Used mainly in casual, family, or peer contexts in Korean culture; increasingly familiar to English speakers through K-pop and K-dramas.
Word Forms
hyungs plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Korean hyeong, meaning "older brother" (used by a male speaker).