Korean word

가르침

Pronunciation

Romanizationkareuchim

Meaning

  • nounteaching

Example

저는 어릴 때부터 어머니의 가르침을 따라 살았어요.cheo neun eo ril ttae bu teo eo meo ni ui ka reu chi meul tta ra sa ra sseo yo

I have lived according to my mother's teachings since I was young.

Illustration for 가르침 (teaching)

More examples

선생님의 가르침이 저에게 큰 힘이 되었어요.seon saeng ni mui ka reu chi mi cheo e ge keun hi mi toe eo sseo yo

The teacher's guidance became a great source of strength for me.

Core concept

Knowledge or a way of doing something passes from one person to another and becomes guidance or a lesson.

Common phrases

  • 가르침을 따르다ka reu chi meul tta reu da

    follow the guidance

  • 가르침을 전하다ka reu chi meul cheon ha da

    pass on guidance

  • 가르침이 필요하다ka reu chi mi pi ryo ha da

    guidance is needed

Similar words

교육kyoyuk: Planned teaching that builds knowledge and helps people develop their abilities.
수업sueop: A set time for teaching and learning a particular subject.
배움paeum: Gaining knowledge or skills through the act of learning.
지도chido: Clear help that shows how to perform a skill or develop an idea.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람에게 지식이나 방법을 전해 주는 행동이나 그 전해진 내용.ta reun sa ra me ge chi si gi na pang beo beul cheon hae chu neun haeng dong i na keu cheon hae jin nae yong

Word origin

The noun develops from the Korean verb meaning to teach by adding a noun-forming ending, linking the act of teaching with what is taught.

Usage tips

  • This word often suits a formal or lasting influence, such as a teacher's guidance, rather than one quick instruction.

Other meanings

  • guidancenoun
  • lessonnoun

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