자폐의
japye-ui
The Korean word for 'autistic' is 자폐의 (japye-ui).
This adjective is used to describe something that pertains to or has the characteristics of autism.
Meaning: having or pertaining to autism (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
japye-ui
Did you know?
- Because 자폐 literally translates to 'self-closing', it carries a heavy nuance of being 'closed off from the world' in a way that English-speaking clinicians might not emphasize.
- In recent years, many Korean advocates prefer using the term 신경다양성 (neurodiversity) instead of older, more clinical-sounding terms to promote a more inclusive view of autism.
- Because the character 폐 (pye) also means 'to close' or 'to shut down' (as in a store closing), the word shares a linguistic root with the term for a business shutting its doors.
Examples in context
- 자폐의 특성을 보이다.japyeyui teukseong-eul boida.To show autistic traits.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Hyunwoo are discussing a book about psychology.
- 서연 Seo-yeon이 책은 자폐의 세계에 대해 설명해요.i chaegun japye-ui segye-e daehae seolmyeonghaeyo.This book explains the autistic world.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo내용이 이해하기 쉬운가요?naeyongi ihae-hagi swiungayo?Is the content easy to understand?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 아주 상세하게 나와 있어요.ne, aju sangse-hage nawa isseoyo.Yes, it is described in great detail.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저도 나중에 꼭 읽어볼게요.jeodo najunge kkok ilgeobolgeyo.I will definitely read it later too.
