Category: HealthPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
태권도
/taegwondo/Roman
English meaning: Taekwondo
Korean Definition
(한국어)태권도는 발차기와 타격 기술이 특징인 한국의 국기이자 올림픽 종목인 무술이다.
English Definition
Korea's national martial art and sport, characterized by high kicks and dynamic striking techniques. Taekwondo became an Olympic sport in 2000 and is practiced by over 80 million people in more than 200 countries. It combines physical discipline with philosophical principles.
Example
“태권도는 2000년 시드니 올림픽부터 정식 종목이 되었습니다.”
In English: “Taekwondo became an official Olympic sport from the 2000 Sydney Olympics.”
Synonyms
- 무술
- 격투기
Literary Heritage
“몸이 건강해야 정신도 맑고 삶도 풍요롭다”
/Momi geonganghaeya jeongsindo malkgo salmdo pungyoropda/
“When the body is healthy, the mind is also clear and life is abundant.”
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Language information
- Language
- 한국어
- Korean
- Script
- Hangul
- Family
- Koreanic
- Speakers
- 80M
