Korean Dictionary
How to say "Microscope" in Korean
“Microscope” in Korean is 현미경 (pronounced "Hyeonmigyeong").
현미경
Hyeonmigyeong
Usage & Context
An instrument for viewing tiny objects. Korean universities and research institutes use advanced microscopes for biological and materials research.
Example Sentence
현미경으로 세포를 관찰했다.
We observed cells under a microscope.
How to use 현미경 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Microscope” is 현미경, romanized as Hyeonmigyeong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'hyeon-mi-gyeong' — 'hyeon' like 'hyun' with an open vowel, 'mi' like 'me', and 'gyeong' like 'gyong' (one syllable, hard to split, similar to 'young' with a 'gy' start).
More Example Sentences
A student describing school activities
과학 시간에 현미경을 사용했어요.
We used a microscope during science class.
A lab technician explaining equipment
전자 현미경으로 더 자세히 볼 수 있어요.
You can see more detail with an electron microscope.
A teacher instructing students on lab etiquette
현미경 렌즈를 깨끗이 닦아 주세요.
Please clean the microscope lens carefully.
Cultural Context
현미경 literally means 'micro-viewing mirror/lens' (顯微鏡 in hanja), and is a standard item in Korean middle and high school science labs. Korea has strong electron microscope manufacturers and a robust semiconductor industry that relies heavily on advanced microscopy. The word is used metaphorically too — '현미경처럼 들여다보다' means 'to examine as closely as through a microscope', used when describing detailed scrutiny.
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Common Phrases
현미경으로 관찰해 보세요.
Try observing it through the microscope.
현미경 배율이 높아요.
The microscope's magnification is high.
현미경이 필요해요.
We need a microscope.
Related Expressions
망원경
mangwongyeong
telescope
돋보기
dotbogi
magnifying glass
렌즈
renjeu
lens
전자 현미경
jeonja hyeonmigyeong
electron microscope
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