(sino-korean) 심정
[shimjeong] 心情
The Korean word 심정 [shimjeong] (心情) is composed of two characters: 心 [shim], meaning heart or soul, and 情 [jeong], meaning feelings or emotions.
Understanding shimjeong is essential for developing love between people.
However, translating this word directly into English is difficult, as it carries a deeper meaning than simply "heart." Shimjeong embodies a profound sense of love, care, and emotional sensitivity.
It can be described as the natural, unrestricted impulse to experience joy through love.
Throughout life, we develop love by experiencing four types of shimjeong:
- Child’s shimjeong – the pure love of a child.
- Sibling shimjeong – the love between brothers and sisters.
- Spousal shimjeong – the love shared between husband and wife.
- Parental shimjeong – the unconditional love of a parent for their child.