Korean word

창조

Pronunciation

Romanizationchangjo

Meaning

  • nouncreation

Example

우리는 창조의 중요성을 배우고 있다.u ri neun chang jo ui chung yo seong eul pae u go it tta

We are learning about the importance of creation.

Illustration for 창조 (creation)

More examples

그 작품은 창조의 산물이다.keu chak pu meun chang jo ui san mu ri da

That work is the result of creation.

Core concept

The first bringing of something new into being, from an original thought to the creative work it produces.

Common phrases

  • 창조 과정chang jo kwa jeong

    creation process

  • 창조 활동chang jo hwal dong

    creative activity

  • 창조의 중요성chang jo ui chung yo seong

    importance of creation

Similar words

창작changjak: The activity or finished result of expressing new ideas through art, writing, music, or similar work.
창의changui: The ability to think of original ideas and find fresh ways to approach things.

Definition in Korean

새로운 것이나 생각을 처음으로 만들어 내는 행위나 과정.sae ro un keo si na saeng ga geul cheo eu meu ro man deu reo nae neun haeng wi na kwa jeong

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation joins meanings related to starting anew and making, which makes the word easy to connect with the act of creating.

Usage tips

  • This word has a formal, abstract tone, so it suits discussions about ideas, culture, or creative work more naturally than casual talk about making an object.

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