Category: LiteraturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Intermediate
희곡
/huigok/Roman
English meaning: Play / Drama
Korean Definition
(한국어)희곡은 무대 공연을 위해 쓰인 문학 텍스트이다.
English Definition
A written text intended for theatrical performance. Korean drama has evolved from traditional pansori and masked dance to modern Western-influenced plays and contemporary experimental theatre. Korean playwrights address social issues, history, and human relationships.
Example
“현대 희곡은 사회 문제를 무대 위에서 탐구합니다.”
In English: “Modern plays explore social issues on stage.”
Synonyms
- 극본
- 연극 대본
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
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