Korean Dictionary
How to say "Blood" in Korean
“Blood” in Korean is 피 (pronounced "pi").
피
pi
Usage & Context
The fluid that circulates through the body. Essential vocabulary for health discussions. Used in medical and everyday contexts.
Example Sentence
피가 나왔어요.
I am bleeding.
How to use 피 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Blood” is 피, romanized as pi.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 피.
Pronunciation Guide
"Pi" is pronounced exactly like the English word "pea" or "pee." It's a short, crisp, single-syllable sound.
More Example Sentences
After a minor accident.
넘어져서 무릎에서 피가 나요.
I fell and my knee is bleeding.
Discussing blood donation.
헌혈은 생명을 살리는 소중한 일이에요.
Blood donation is a precious act that saves lives.
Emphasizing no blood relation.
그는 피 한 방울 안 섞인 남이에요.
He's not related by blood at all.
Cultural Context
"피" is a very common word, used in both literal and figurative senses. In K-dramas, you'll often hear characters exclaim "피!" (Pi!) when they see blood, or use phrases like "피도 눈물도 없다" (pido nunmuldo eopda - literally "no blood, no tears") to describe someone heartless. Blood type (혈액형, hyeoraekhyeong) is a popular topic in Korea, often used to discuss personality traits or compatibility.
Editorial note
We review entries like 피 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
피가 나다
to bleed
피를 뽑다
to draw blood
피가 끓다
blood boils (figurative, to be furious/passionate)
Related Expressions
혈액
hyeoraek
blood (more formal/medical term)
출혈
chulhyeol
bleeding, hemorrhage
수혈
suhyeol
blood transfusion
핏자국
pitjaguk
bloodstain
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