English–Korean
“dutiful son” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationhyoja
Example
어머니 생신에 효자처럼 선물을 드렸어요.eo meo ni saeng si ne hyo ja cheo reom seon mu reul teu ryeo sseo yo
I gave my mother a present on her birthday like a dutiful son.
How to say “dutiful son” in Korean
“Dutiful son” in Korean is 효자 (hyoja).
A son recognized for repaying his parents' care through steady help and devotion.
Example sentences with 효자
명절에 친척들 앞에서 그는 효자 소리 들었어요.myeong jeo re chin cheok tteul a pe seo keu neun hyo ja so ri teu reo sseo yo
During the holiday, he was called a dutiful son in front of his relatives.
Tips for using 효자
- In Korean descriptions of family life, this word can present an ideal of family duty rather than a neutral description of any son.