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TOPIK 6noun

명인

myeongin

명인이 · 명인을

master, virtuoso, master craftsman

Example

가야금 명인의 연주에 관객들은 숨을 죽였어요.

The audience held their breath at the gayageum master's performance.

Word parts

명 famous인 person

Literally 'famous person', but it means a master of a skill or art.

Good to know

Don't confuse with 유명인 (celebrity): 명인 is about mastery, not fame.