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hyung

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /hjʌŋ/
  • rhymes with -ʌŋ
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1

noun

Meaning 1

An affectionate term of address for an older brother or somewhat older man.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: men's speech

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An older male member of an idol group.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: South Korean idol fandom

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 형(兄) (hyeong, “older brother of a man”).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: ヒョン (hyon) — Translations
  • Korean: 형 (hyeong) — Translations
  • Russian: хён (xjon) — Translations