아침 (a-chim, achim)
아침 (achim) refers to the first part of the day and is commonly used in daily conversation and writing.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
아침 means the start of the day, usually from sunrise until before noon.
Nuances
When to use
daily conversation, time expression, meal-related
In context
아침 is a noun used to indicate time, often appearing in adverbial phrases like '아침에' (in the morning) or '아침부터' (from morning). It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.
아침에 일찍 일어났어요.
a-chim-e il-jjik il-eo-nass-eo-yo., a chim e il jjik il eo nass eo yo.
'아침에' correctly functions as a time adverbial phrase.
아침은 점심 후에 먹어요.
a-chim-eun jeom-sim hu-e meok-eo-yo., a chim eun jeom sim hu e meok eo yo.
아침 is before lunch, so the sentence is logically incorrect.
오늘 아침 날씨가 좋아요.
o-neul a-chim nal-ssi-ga joh-a-yo., o neul a chim nal ssi ga joh a yo.
'오늘 아침' naturally refers to this morning's time.
아침부터 공부했어요.
a-chim-bu-teo gong-bu-haess-eo-yo., a chim bu teo gong bu haess eo yo.
'아침부터' indicates an action starting from morning.
저녁 아침에 만나요.
jeo-nyeok a-chim-e man-na-yo., jeo nyeok a chim e man na yo.
'저녁 아침' is a nonsensical time expression.
What time of day does '아침' refer to?
Which sentence is correct?
