This is the 4246th most frequent Korean word.

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"참" in Korean means "really," "truly," or "very," and can also express admiration or exasperation depending on context.


'참' is used here to mean 'truly' or 'really,' emphasizing the degree of the statement.

참 맛있어요.

It's truly delicious.


In this context, '참' again functions as 'really' or 'truly,' describing the quality of the weather.

참 좋은 날씨네요.

It's really good weather.


Here, '참' operates as a discourse marker meaning 'by the way,' signaling a transition to a related statement.

참, 그 이야기는 정말 놀랍네요.

By the way, that story is really surprising.