Korean

역사
Meaning: history
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

歷
史

Example sentences

We learn Korean history at school.
한국 역사에 대한 책을 읽고 있어요.
I am reading a book about Korean history.
역사 수업 시간에 저족에 대해 배웠다.
I learned about the Di people in history class.
이 책은 한국 역사에 관한 책입니다.
This is a book about Korean history.
조선 전기의 역사는 매우 흥미롭습니다.
The history of the early Joseon period is very interesting.
그는 촉나라의 역사를 공부하고 있다.
He is studying the history of the Shu kingdom.
그는 역사에 길이 남을 인물이다.
He is a figure who will be long remembered in history.
우리 민족은 오랜 역사를 가지고 있습니다.
Our nation has a long history.
저는 고등학교에서 역사를 가르쳐요.
I teach history at a high school.
삼국 시대의 역사는 매우 흥미롭습니다.
The history of the Three Kingdoms period is very interesting.

Usage Notes

역사 refers to the study of past events, especially in human affairs.

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