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15 words
Korean word
효도
Pronunciation
Romanizationhyodo
Meaning
- nounfilial piety
Example
어머니 생신에 효도를 할 거예요.eo meo ni saeng si ne hyo do reul hal kkeo ye yo
I will practice filial piety on my mother's birthday.
More examples
어버이날에 효도 선물을 드렸어요.eo beo i na re hyo do seon mu reul teu ryeo sseo yo
On Parents' Day, I gave my parents a gift to show my devotion.
Core concept
Returning a parent's care through respect, consideration, and practical support.
Common phrases
효도를 하다hyo do reul ha da
show devotion to one's parents
효도 선물hyo do seon mul
a gift showing devotion to one's parents
Similar words
효자hyoja: A dutiful son who looks after his parents with steady devotion.
공경konggyeong: Showing proper respect to older people through courteous behavior.
돌봄tolbom: Practical support that helps a person manage everyday needs.
Definition in Korean
부모에게 받은 사랑이나 은혜에 보답하려는 마음과 그 마음이 드러나는 행동을 이르는 말로, 부모를 배려하고 도우려는 여러 행위를 포함한다.pu mo e ge pa deun sa rang i na eun hye e po da pa ryeo neun ma eum gwa keu ma eu mi teu reo na neun haeng dong eul i reu neun mal lo pu mo reul pae ryeo ha go to u ryeo neun yeo reo haeng wi reul po ham han da
Word origin
This Sino-Korean term combines the ideas of filial devotion and the proper way to honor one's parents, reflecting Confucian values.
Usage tips
- The word often covers ordinary acts such as calling home, helping with chores, or spending time together, not only major sacrifices.
Opposites
- 불효pulhyolack of filial devotionnoun
Related words
- 효행hyohaengfilial conductnoun
- 효자hyojafilial sonnoun
- 효심hyosimfilial affectionnoun