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눈치 빠르게 보다
nunchi bakkeuji boda
to be quick to notice or perceive things
그는 항상 눈치를 빠르게 보아서 주변의 분위기를 잘 파악한다.
He always notices things quickly and understands the atmosphere around him well.
informal
To be perceptive or quick to notice subtle cues, changes, or social dynamics in a situation.
그녀는 눈치를 빠르게 보아서 친구의 기분 변화를 금방 알아챘다.
She noticed her friend's mood change quickly because she's perceptive.
그 직원은 눈치를 빠르게 보아서 상사의 기분을 잘 파악하고 행동했다.
The employee noticed his boss's mood quickly and acted accordingly.
This phrase is often used to describe someone who is socially astute or quick to pick up on social cues.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Social Context
This phrase is often used to describe someone who is good at reading social situations or understanding others' feelings.
Gold Rule
Usage in Social Settings
This phrase is commonly used to describe someone who is quick to notice social cues, such as changes in mood or atmosphere.
Word Origin
Composed of '눈치' (nunchi, meaning 'perception' or 'sense of the situation') and '빠르게 보다' (quickly see), emphasizing quick perception.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in social contexts to describe someone who is observant and quick to pick up on subtle cues or changes in their environment or relationships.
Word Breakdown
눈치
perception, sense of the situation
root빠르게
quickly
adverb보다
to see, to notice
verb한영사전