No. 8,126 in Korean
face
The Korean word for "face" is 얼굴 (eolgul), meaning the front part of the head, including eyes, nose, and mouth.
In a sentence
그녀의 얼굴은 정말 아름답다.
Her face is really beautiful.
Here, '얼굴' specifically refers to the physical appearance or facial features of a person.
그는 창피한 일이 생겼을 때 얼굴이 빨개진다.
When he experiences something embarrassing, his face turns red.
In this example, '얼굴' is used to describe the physical reaction of blushing, relating to emotions.
나는 친구의 얼굴을 빛내기 위해 노력하고 있다.
I am trying to brighten my friend's reputation.
Here, '얼굴' metaphorically represents reputation or social esteem rather than the physical face.
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