Korean Conversation · Level 52
15 words
Korean word
종교
Pronunciation
Romanizationchonggyo
Meaning
- nounreligion
Example
한국에는 여러 종교가 있어요.han gu ge neun yeo reo chong gyo ga i sseo yo
There are several religions in Korea.
More examples
그 모임에서는 종교 이야기를 피해요.keu mo i me seo neun chong gyo i ya gi reul pi hae yo
They avoid talking about religion at that gathering.
Core concept
A community framework built around common teachings and the practices that follow from them.
Common phrases
종교의 자유chong gyo ui cha yu
freedom of religion
종교 교육chong gyo kyo yuk
religious education
종교 생활chong gyo saeng hwal
religious life
Similar words
신앙sinang: Personal belief in a religion or higher power, often expressed through regular practice.
무교mugyo: A state of having no religious affiliation or religious belief.
믿음mideum: A sincere conviction that something is true.
Definition in Korean
사람들이 공통으로 믿는 교리와 그에 따른 의례·규범을 바탕으로 형성된 신앙이나 믿음의 체계sa ram deu ri kong tong eu ro min neun kyo ri wa keu e tta reun ui rye kyu beo meul pa tang eu ro hyeong seong doen si nang i na mi deu mui che gye
Word origin
The word comes from the Sino-Korean elements for a central tradition and teaching, linking belief with an organized way of life.
Usage tips
- Religion is a sensitive personal topic in many conversations, so questions about it may feel intrusive unless the setting makes the topic relevant.
Opposites
- 무교mugyononreligionnoun
Related words
- 종교교육chonggyogyoyukreligious educationnoun
- 종교의식chonggyouisikreligious ritualnoun