트렌드 (teu-ren-deu, teurendeu) · 밈 (mim)
A 트렌드 is a broad popular phenomenon across society, while a 밈 is a specific idea or humor spreading rapidly mainly on the internet.
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A new style or tendency widely popular across society
When to use
describing fashion changes, discussing tech developments, mentioning social shifts
The nuance
트렌드 refers to broad, mid-to-long term popular phenomena in fields like fashion, technology, and culture. It is used in formal and general contexts.
An internet phenomenon or content like images, videos, or phrases that spread quickly and become popular
When to use
explaining viral internet content, mentioning rapid spread on social media, sharing online humor
The nuance
밈 mainly refers to funny or unique content that spreads quickly online via communities or social media. It is informal and lighthearted.
최근에 스트리트 패션에서 새로운 트렌드가 생겼다.
choe-geun-e seu-teu-ri-teu pae-syeon-e-seo sae-ro-un teu-ren-deu-ga saeng-gyeoss-da., choe geun e seu teu ri teu pae syeon e seo sae ro un teu ren deu ga saeng gyeoss da.
'트렌드' is appropriate when referring to broad popular changes in fashion.
그 밈은 전 세계적으로 패션 트렌드가 되었다.
geu mim-eun jeon se-gye-jeok-eu-ro pae-syeon teu-ren-deu-ga doe-eoss-da., geu mim eun jeon se gye jeok eu ro pae syeon teu ren deu ga doe eoss da.
'밈' is internet content; for broad fashion tendencies, use '트렌드' instead.
인터넷에서 그 밈이 하루 만에 엄청 퍼졌다.
in-teo-nes-e-seo geu mim-i ha-ru man-e eom-cheong peo-jyeoss-da., in teo nes e seo geu mim i ha ru man e eom cheong peo jyeoss da.
'밈' fits when describing content rapidly spreading online.
그 회사는 최신 밈에 맞춘 신제품을 출시했다.
geu hoe-sa-neun choe-sin mim-e maj-chun sin-je-pum-eul chul-si-haess-da., geu hoe sa neun choe sin mim e maj chun sin je pum eul chul si haess da.
In formal contexts like product launches, use '트렌드'.
요즘 유튜브에서 재미있는 밈들이 많이 올라온다.
yo-jeum yu-tyu-beu-e-seo jae-mi-iss-neun mim-deul-i man-i ol-ra-on-da., yo jeum yu tyu beu e seo jae mi iss neun mim deul i man i ol ra on da.
'밈' is correct for short, viral funny content on platforms like YouTube.
그 가수의 스타일은 새로운 밈이다.
geu ga-su-ui seu-ta-il-eun sae-ro-un mim-i-da., geu ga su ui seu ta il eun sae ro un mim i da.
'트렌드' suits broad popular styles like a singer's fashion.
기술 업계에서는 AI가 가장 큰 트렌드로 자리 잡았다.
gi-sul eop-gye-e-seo-neun aiga ga-jang keun teu-ren-deu-ro ja-ri jap-ass-da., gi sul eop gye e seo neun aiga ga jang keun teu ren deu ro ja ri jap ass da.
In tech, significant mid-to-long term changes are '트렌드'.
그 밈은 웃긴 사진과 문구로 구성되어 있다.
geu mim-eun us-gin sa-jin-gwa mun-gu-ro gu-seong-doe-eo iss-da., geu mim eun us gin sa jin gwa mun gu ro gu seong doe eo iss da.
'밈' mainly consists of images and phrases as viral internet content.
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