Korean word

철학자

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheolhakjja

Meaning

  • nounphilosopher

Example

그녀는 철학자예요.keu nyeo neun cheol hak jja ye yo

She is a philosopher.

Illustration for 철학자 (philosopher)

More examples

그는 유명한 철학자이다.keu neun yu myeong han cheol hak jja i da

He is a famous philosopher.

Core concept

A person who examines basic questions about life and organizes ideas or theories to explain them.

Common phrases

  • 유명한 철학자yu myeong han cheol hak jja

    famous philosopher

  • 현대 철학자hyeon dae cheol hak jja

    modern philosopher

  • 한국의 철학자han gu gui cheol hak jja

    Korean philosopher

Similar words

학자hakjja: A person who makes a career of researching and expanding knowledge in a field.
지식인chisigin: A learned person who considers social and cultural issues and shares informed views.

Definition in Korean

근본적인 질문을 탐구하고 사상이나 이론을 정리하여 설명하는 일을 하는 사람.keun bon jeo gin chil mu neul tam gu ha go sa sang i na i ro neul cheong ni ha yeo seol myeong ha neun i reul ha neun sa ram

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines the element meaning philosophy with the element meaning person, giving the sense of a person who studies or develops philosophy.

Usage tips

  • A living person can be called this as well as a historical thinker, because the word focuses on the person's work with ideas rather than their age.

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