Korean word

상징

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangjing

Meaning

  • nounsymbol

Example

비둘기는 평화의 상징이다.pi dul gi neun pyeong hwa ui sang jing i da

A dove is a symbol of peace.

Illustration for 상징 (symbol)

More examples

국기는 나라의 상징이다.kuk kki neun na ra ui sang jing i da

A national flag is a symbol of a country.

Core concept

Something visible or clearly understood that stands for a deeper quality, idea, or meaning.

Common phrases

  • 평화의 상징pyeong hwa ui sang jing

    symbol of peace

  • 국기의 상징kuk kki ui sang jing

    symbol of the national flag

  • 사랑의 상징sa rang ui sang jing

    symbol of love

Similar words

표현pyohyeon: The particular wording or manner used to share what someone thinks or feels.
표시pyosi: A visible signal that makes a location or state easy to recognize.
기호kiho: A mark that carries information in a short and clear form.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것의 특징이나 본질을 한눈에 드러내어 그 대상을 대표하게 하는 표시나 개념.eo tteon keo sui teuk jjing i na pon ji reul han nu ne teu reo nae eo keu tae sang eul tae pyo ha ge ha neun pyo si na kae nyeom

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean formation combining terms for an image or form and a sign, fitting something that represents a deeper meaning.

Usage tips

  • English learners may expect symbol to mean only a graphic mark, but Korean also uses this word for a person, object, or idea that represents a larger value.

Other meanings

  • signnoun

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