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TOPIK 4noun

이상형

isanghyeong

이상형이 · 이상형을

ideal type (of partner), dream guy/girl

Example

제 이상형은 잘 웃고 친절한 사람이에요.

My ideal type is someone who smiles a lot and is kind.

Word parts

이 reason상 thought형 type, model

이상 'ideal' + 형 'type': the kind of person you'd love to date.

Good to know

A classic question on dates and TV shows: 이상형이 어떻게 되세요? 'What's your ideal type?'