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.

Pak Kyongni · Novelist · 20th century CE

Toji

Toji, Volume 2, Part 3, 1973

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Language
한국어
Korean
Script
Hangul
Family
Koreanic
Speakers
80M
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