Category: PhilosophyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Intermediate
정
/jeong/Roman
English meaning: Jeong (Emotional Bond)
Korean Definition
(한국어)정은 사람들 사이의 깊은 정서적 유대감과 애착을 나타내는 한국 고유의 개념이다.
English Definition
A uniquely Korean concept describing deep emotional bonds of affection and attachment between people. Jeong develops through shared experience over time and encompasses love, empathy, and a sense of belonging. It is central to Korean interpersonal relationships and social cohesion.
Example
“정은 한국인의 인간관계를 이어주는 독특한 감정입니다.”
In English: “Jeong is a unique emotion that binds Korean interpersonal relationships.”
Synonyms
- 애정
- 유대감
Antonyms / Opposites
- 무정
- 냉담
Literary Heritage
“모든 죽어가는 것을 사랑해야지 / 그리고 나한테 주어진 길을 걸어가야겠다”
/Modeun jukeoganeun geoseul saranghaeaji / geurigo nahante jueojin gireul georeogayagetda/
“I must love all that is dying, and I must walk the path given to me.”
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- Language
- 한국어
- Korean
- Script
- Hangul
- Family
- Koreanic
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