K-Drama Stage 2 · Comprehension
형
hyung
Older brother (used by men)
🗣️ How to say it
hyung — one syllable, soft 'h' glide into 'yung.'
📊 Meaning spectrum
older brother →close older guy →respected senior bro
💬 When to use it
A male calling an older male — real brother, close friend, or senior. The male counterpart to a woman's '오빠.'
형, 밥 먹었어? 🔊
Hyung, did you eat?
🧠 Culture note
Men use 형 (older bro) and 누나 (older sis); women use 오빠 and 언니. Mixing the gender pairs instantly marks a beginner.
✅ Use it / ❌ Don't
✅ A man addressing an older male friend
❌ A woman using it (women say 오빠)
🎬 Where you've heard it
🎯 Quick quiz
What does 형 mean?