Korean · Emotions & Feelings
희망
huimang
Hope
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The feeling of wanting something to happen.
Example
미래에 대한 희망이 있어요.
I have hope for the future.
Etymology
'희망' (huimang) comes from the Sino-Korean word formed from '희' (hui, meaning joy or happiness) and '망' (mang, meaning to hope or desire). It encapsulates the feeling of aspiration and positivity.
How & Where It’s Used
'희망' is frequently used in both spoken and written Korean in formal contexts, especially in discussions concerning aspirations, future prospects, or motivational discourse.