难翻译词

A profound spiritual anguish, often with no clear cause — restless longing mixed with melancholy

Gate-closing panic — the fear of missing out as a deadline or life stage approaches, especially related to aging.

The act of taking objects one desires from a friend's house by gradually borrowing them until there's nothing left

Thương — a tender, protective love; to care for someone deeply

Longing / yearning (a deep blend of missing and melancholy)

That moment of hesitation when introducing someone whose name you've forgotten

Tǎng píng — lying flat: opting out of the rat race for a low-effort life

Stoic determination, inner fortitude, grit and resilience beyond what seems reasonable.

"May you bury me" — the hope of dying before a loved one because you couldn't bear living without them.

"Pantsdrunk" — the feeling of drinking alone at home in your underwear, with no intention of going out.

Honne to Tatemae — one's true feelings vs. the public facade

Shinrin-yoku — forest bathing, immersing yourself in the forest atmosphere

The pathos of things — a gentle, wistful awareness of the impermanence and transience of beauty and life.

Ikigai — a reason for being, what makes life worth living

Shè sǐ — social death: extreme public embarrassment, wanting to disappear

Tsundoku — the habit of buying books and leaving them unread, piled up

Kotodama — the spirit/power believed to dwell in words

Tǎng píng — lying flat: opting out of the rat race for a low-effort life

The art of repairing broken pottery with gold

Naesung — a demure facade; pretending to be shy or innocent

Dapdaphada — suffocating frustration; feeling blocked and stifled

Ppalli-ppalli — hurry hurry; the Korean culture of speed

Aigo — an all-purpose exclamation of dismay, surprise, or affection

Aegyo — an affectionate, playful cuteness; acting adorable

Eomchina — the flawless "friend's son your mom compares you to"

Jeong — the deep, enduring bond of affection built over time between people

Han — a deep, collective feeling of sorrow, resentment and resilience

Hwabyeong — a Korean culture-bound syndrome of suppressed anger