Korean word

유교

Pronunciation

Romanizationyugyo

Meaning

nounConfucianism

Example

우리 조상들은 유교를 중요하게 여겼다.u ri cho sang deu reun yu gyo reul chung yo ha ge yeo gyeot tta

Our ancestors valued Confucianism.

More examples

유교 가치는 효와 예를 강조한다.yu gyo ka chi neun hyo wa ye reul kang jo han da

Confucian values emphasize filial piety and propriety.

Core concept

A social and educational tradition that orders relationships through respect, ritual, and filial duty.

Common phrases

유교 가치yu gyo ka chi
Confucian values
유교 정신yu gyo cheong sin
Confucian ethos
유교 교육yu gyo kyo yuk
Confucian education

Similar words

효hyo: An attitude of honoring parents through respect, care, and responsible actions.
예절yejeol: Expected ways of behaving politely and respectfully in social situations.
유교문화yugyomunhwa: A way of life influenced by Confucian teachings, values, and customs.

Definition in Korean

인간 관계에서 예와 효를 강조하는 가치 체계로 사회 질서와 교육을 중시함.in gan kwan gye e seo ye wa hyo reul kang jo ha neun ka chi che gye ro sa hoe chil seo wa kyo yu geul chung si ham

Word origin

The name comes from Sino-Korean roots meaning Confucian scholar and teaching, presenting the tradition as a body of instruction.

Usage tips

In English, Confucianism is often described as a philosophy or ethical tradition rather than only a religion, which helps explain its influence on Korean family life and education.

Related words

유교적yugyojeokConfucianadjective
유교사상yugyosasangConfucian thoughtnoun
유교도yugyodoConfuciannoun