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Nunchi 눈치

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Nunchi, sometimes noonchi (눈치), is a Korean concept signifying the subtle art and ability to listen and gauge others' moods. It first appears in the 17th century as nunch'ŭi (眼勢 in hanja), meaning "eye force/power". In Western culture, nunchi could be described as the concept of emotional intelligence. It is of central importance to the dynamics of interpersonal relationships.

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Nunchi (눈치) — verified Korean entity.

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• Label: Nunchi
• Korean: 눈치
• Definition: The subtle art and ability to listen and gauge others' moods
• First Appearance: 17th century
• Hanja: 眼勢
• Western Equivalent: Emotional intelligence
• Original Name: 眼勢

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-15 · 91 verified snapshots.

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