Untranslatable Stage 2 · Comprehension
정
jeong
Deep bond that grows over time
🗣️ How to say it
"jeong" — soft j, like the 's' in 'measure' rounded into 'jung.'
📊 Meaning spectrum
fondness →attachment →unbreakable bond
💬 When to use it
The warm connection that builds between people (or even places) through shared time — not romance, but something deeper than 'liking.'
오래 보다 보니 정이 들었어. 🔊
After all this time, I've grown attached.
🧠 Culture note
You don't fall into 정 instantly — it accumulates. It's why Koreans stay loyal to old friends, shops, and neighborhoods. Don't translate it as 'love' or 'fondness' alone.
✅ Use it / ❌ Don't
✅ Describing a bond formed over years
❌ Describing instant romantic attraction
🎬 Where you've heard it
🎯 Quick quiz
What does 정 mean?