This is the 8126th most frequent Korean word.
face
The Korean word for "face" is 얼굴 (eolgul), meaning the front part of the head, including eyes, nose, and mouth.
Here, '얼굴' specifically refers to the physical appearance or facial features of a person.
그녀의 얼굴은 정말 아름답다.
Her face is really beautiful.
In this example, '얼굴' is used to describe the physical reaction of blushing, relating to emotions.
그는 창피한 일이 생겼을 때 얼굴이 빨개진다.
When he experiences something embarrassing, his face turns red.
Here, '얼굴' metaphorically represents reputation or social esteem rather than the physical face.