Korean word

철학

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheolhak

Meaning

  • nounphilosophy

Example

삶에 대한 철학이 있나요?sal me tae han cheol ha gi in na yo

Do you have a philosophy about life?

Illustration for 철학 (philosophy)

More examples

그는 자신의 철학에 따라 생활해요.keu neun cha si nui cheol ha ge tta ra saeng hwal hae yo

He lives according to his philosophy.

Core concept

A set of fundamental beliefs that guides how someone views life or work.

Common phrases

  • 삶의 철학sal mui cheol hak

    philosophy of life

  • 철학을 공부하다cheol ha geul kong bu ha da

    study philosophy

  • 철학에 관심이 있다cheol ha ge kwan si mi it tta

    be interested in philosophy

Similar words

가치관kachigwan: The standards and priorities used to decide what matters and how to judge things.
세계관segyegwan: A broad framework of beliefs and values for understanding the world.
신념sinnyeom: A firmly held belief that guides choices and is not easily shaken.
인생관insaenggwan: A basic view of how to live and what gives life purpose.

Definition in Korean

사람이 삶이나 일에 대해 가지는 근본적인 생각이나 신념.sa ra mi sal mi na i re tae hae ka ji neun keun bon jeo gin saeng ga gi na sin nyeom

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation joins the ideas of wisdom and learning, which helps explain its later use for a person's considered view of life or work.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, philosophy can describe an everyday set of guiding values, so the word fits personal and workplace discussions as well as formal study.

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