Category: ArtsPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Intermediate
한국화
/hangukwa/Roman
English meaning: Korean Painting
Korean Definition
(한국어)한국화는 한지나 비단에 수묵과 채색으로 그리는 한국 전통 회화이다.
English Definition
Traditional Korean painting using ink and mineral pigments on mulberry paper or silk. Subjects include landscapes, figures, flowers, and birds. Korean painting developed distinct styles within East Asian traditions, with notable works from the Joseon Dynasty.
Example
“한국화는 자연을 주제로 한 전통 회화 예술입니다.”
In English: “Korean painting is a traditional art form depicting nature.”
Synonyms
- 수묵화
- 동양화
Literary Heritage
“청산리 벽계수야 수이 감을 자랑 마라 / 일도 창해하면 다시 오기 어려워라”
/Cheongsanri byeokgyesuya sui gameul jarang mara / Ildo changhaehamyeon dasi ogi eoryeowora/
“Blue stream flowing through the green mountains, do not boast of flowing so easily; once you reach the vast sea, returning again will be difficult.”
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- Language
- 한국어
- Korean
- Script
- Hangul
- Family
- Koreanic
- Speakers
- 80M