Category: CulturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Intermediate
불교
/bulgyo/Roman
English meaning: Buddhism
Korean Definition
(한국어)불교는 인도에서 기원하여 4세기에 중국을 통해 한국에 전파된 세계적 종교이다.
English Definition
A major world religion and philosophy originating in India. Buddhism spread to Korea via China in the 4th century CE and profoundly shaped Korean art, philosophy, and culture during the Goryeo Dynasty. Korea's temple architecture, Buddhist art, and the Tripitaka Koreana are treasures of world heritage.
Example
“불교는 고려 시대 한국 문화와 예술에 큰 영향을 미쳤습니다.”
In English: “Buddhism greatly influenced Korean culture and art during the Goryeo period.”
Synonyms
- 불도
- 석가 사상
Literary Heritage
“땅은 사람의 어머니이다. 땅을 잃은 사람은 뿌리를 잃은 나무와 같다”
/Ttangeun saramui eomeoida. Ttangeul ilheon sarameun ppurirul ilheon namuwa gatda/
“The land is the mother of people. A person who loses the land is like a tree that has lost its roots.”
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