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15 words
Korean word
삼국
Pronunciation
Romanizationsamguk
Meaning
- nounthree kingdoms
Example
그 지도에는 삼국이 표시되어 있다.keu chi do e neun sam gu gi pyo si doe eo it tta
The three kingdoms are shown on the map.
More examples
이 유물은 삼국 시대의 것으로 보인다.i yu mu reun sam guk si dae ui keo seu ro po in da
This artifact appears to be from the Three Kingdoms period.
Core concept
Three distinct kingdoms or countries considered together because they existed at the same time or in the same historical context.
Common phrases
삼국 시대sam guk si dae
Three Kingdoms period
삼국지sam guk jji
Records of the Three Kingdoms
Definition in Korean
역사적으로 서로 나뉘어 있거나 독립된 세 나라를 가리키는 말로, 고유명사나 시대를 나타낼 때 자주 쓰이는 표현yeok ssa jeo geu ro seo ro na nwi eo it kkeo na tong nip ttoen se na ra reul ka ri ki neun mal lo ko yu myeong sa na si dae reul na ta nael ttae cha ju sseu i neun pyo hyeon
Word origin
Its meaning comes transparently from a Sino-Korean combination of three with country or kingdom.
Usage tips
- The English phrase three kingdoms can sound like a mere number, but this Korean noun often functions as a compact historical label.
Related words
- 삼국사기samgukssagiHistory of the Three Kingdomsnoun
- 삼국유사samgugyusaMemorabilia of the Three Kingdomsnoun