Korean Conversation · Level 289
15 words
Korean word
참회
Pronunciation
Romanizationchamhoe
Meaning
- nounrepentance
Example
그는 참회를 하고 다시 시작했다.keu neun cham hoe reul ha go ta si si ja kaet tta
He repented and started over.
More examples
그는 깊은 참회를 표했다.keu neun ki peun cham hoe reul pyo haet tta
He expressed deep repentance.
Core concept
A deep recognition of wrongdoing that turns the mind toward making a real change.
Common phrases
깊은 참회ki peun cham hoe
deep repentance
Similar words
반성panseong: Self-examination of one's actions that recognizes mistakes and seeks better conduct.
사과sagwa: Words or actions that admit fault to someone and ask for forgiveness.
후회huhoe: Painful feeling that a past choice or action should have been different.
Definition in Korean
자신의 잘못을 깊이 인정하고 마음속으로 반성하여 태도나 행동을 바꾸려는 마음이나 그 표현cha si nui chal mo seul ki pi in jeong ha go ma eum so geu ro pan seong ha yeo tae do na haeng dong eul pa kku ryeo neun ma eu mi na keu pyo hyeon
Word origin
The Sino-Korean term derives from Buddhist vocabulary for admitting wrongdoing and regretting it, giving it a sense deeper than ordinary regret.
Usage tips
- Unlike a routine apology, this word carries a serious tone and suits personal or public situations where genuine change matters.
Other meanings
- confessionnoun
- remorsenoun
Opposites
- 뻔뻔함ppeonppeonhamshamelessnessnoun
Related words
- 참회하다chamhoehadarepentverb