진상

1. 본문

"진상" (Jinsang) is a Korean word with multiple meanings, depending on the context and the Hanja (Chinese characters) used to write it. Here are some of the possible meanings:
1. 眞相 (Jinsang):

• Meaning: The truth, the real facts, reality.
• Example: 사건의 진상을 규명하다 (sageon-ui jinsang-eul gyumyeonghada) - to ascertain the truth of the event.

2. 進上 (Jinsang):

• Original Meaning (historical): A gift or tribute presented to a king or high official, often consisting of regional specialties or valuable items.
• Example: 임금님께 진상하다 (imgeumnimkke jinsanghada) - to present a tribute to the king.
• Modern/Slang Meaning:
• An object of poor quality.
• A distasteful, rude, or unseemly person, thing, or situation. This usage is thought to have originated from the abuses associated with the historical tax system where regional goods are gifted to the king.
• Example: 음식이 맛이 없다면서 돈 못 내겠다는 진상 손님 (eumsig-i mas-i eopdamyeonseo don mot naegetdaneun jinsang sonnim) - a rude customer who refuses to pay because he says the food tastes bad.

3. Other meanings of (진상):

• Electrical Engineering: When the waveform of the current is ahead of the waveform of the voltage.

The most appropriate meaning of "진상" will depend on the specific situation in which it is used. In contemporary Korean, especially in slang, it most often refers to a rude or troublesome person, often a customer exhibiting bad behavior.