Category: LiteraturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
시
/si/Roman
English meaning: Poetry
Korean Definition
(한국어)시는 리듬, 이미지, 감정을 통해 표현하는 문학 예술이다.
English Definition
Literary art expressed through rhythm, imagery, and emotion. Korean poetry has a rich tradition from ancient Silla hyangas to Goryeo sijos and modern free verse. Poets like Kim Sowol and Yun Dong-ju are revered national literary figures.
Example
“김소월의 시는 한국인의 정서를 잘 담고 있습니다.”
In English: “Kim Sowol's poetry captures Korean sentiment beautifully.”
Synonyms
- 시가
- 운문
Literary Heritage
“산에는 꽃 피네 / 꽃이 피네 / 갈 봄 여름 없이 / 꽃이 피네”
/Saneneun kkot pine / kkoxi pine / gal bom yeoreum eopsi / kkoxi pine/
“On the mountain, flowers bloom; flowers bloom; without spring or summer passing, flowers bloom.”
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- Language
- 한국어
- Korean
- Script
- Hangul
- Family
- Koreanic
- Speakers
- 80M