Korean word

교양

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyoyang

Meaning

nounliberal arts

Example

이번 학기에 교양 수업을 들을 거예요.i beon hak kki e kyo yang su eo beul teu reul kkeo ye yo

I'll take a liberal arts class this semester.

More examples

그는 교양 있는 사람이다.keu neun kyo yang in neun sa ra mi da

He is a cultured person.

Core concept

A broad foundation of knowledge and refined social awareness that helps a person understand society and culture.

Common phrases

교양 수업kyo yang su eop
liberal arts class
교양 과목kyo yang kwa mok
liberal arts course

Similar words

상식sangsik: Basic knowledge and judgment that most people in a community are expected to have.
소양soyang: A foundation of knowledge and skills gained through learning and experience.
예절yejeol: The customary ways of showing respect and courtesy in social situations.
품격pumgyeok: An impression of dignity and elegance revealed by the way a person acts and speaks.

Definition in Korean

사회와 문화에 대한 기본적인 지식과 세련된 태도, 예절 등 사람의 지적·정서적 소양을 이르는 말.sa hoe wa mun hwa e tae han ki bon jeo gin chi sik kkwa se ryeon doen tae do ye jeol teung sa ra mui chi jeok cheong seo jeok so yang eul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word comes from terms meaning teach and nurture, suggesting qualities developed through education.

Usage tips

In Korean course names, this usually refers to broad subjects outside a student's main specialization, such as history, culture, or communication.

Opposites

무교양mugyoyanglack of culturenoun
천박함cheonbakamvulgaritynoun

Related words

교양인kyoyangincultured personnoun
교양적kyoyangjeokculturedadjective
교양서kyoyangseoliberal arts booknoun