Dictionary — Entry No. 0970
다리
dari · noun
다리
dari
[DAH-ree]
nounbeginner
Meaning
The leg; the limb extending from hip to foot. Also a homonym meaning ‘bridge,’ creating wordplay opportunities. Long, shapely legs are major Korean beauty standard.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
‘Long legs’ are aspirational in K-Beauty—idols with leg proportions are highlighted in styling. K-Fashion emphasizes leg exposure to show length. Leg-lengthening surgeries exist but are rare. ‘Dari’ also appears in dancing and athletic contexts.
Example Sentences
다리가 길수록 더 예뻐 보여
dari-ga gil-surok deo yeppeoboyeo
The longer your legs, the prettier you look (beauty standard assumption)
다리를 교차하고 앉아
dari-reul gyocha-hago anj-ah
Sit with your legs crossed (posture, femininity cue in K-Culture)
내 다리로 달릴 수 있어
nae dari-ro dallil su iss-eo
I can run on my own legs (independence, self-reliance)
⚠️ Don’t use dari when…
Homonym with 다리 (bridge/support structure)—context crucial. Long-leg obsession can border on unhealthy beauty standard pressure in K-Culture. Body-sensitive topic.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: My Love from the Star — Cheon Song-yi’s long legs are consistently highlighted in camera angles and fashion
- K-Pop: BLACKPINK ‘Shut Down’ — leg exposure and length emphasized in styling; members’ leg proportions compared regularly
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