Korean

조선
Meaning: Joseon (a Korean dynasty)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

朝
鮮

Example sentences

Hanyang was the capital during the Joseon Dynasty.
조선 시대에는 우찬성을 이상이라고도 불렀다.
In the Joseon Dynasty, the Uchanseong was also called Isang.
조선 시대에 사용은 중요한 군직 중 하나였다.
During the Joseon Dynasty, a Sayong was one of the important military positions.
조선 후기에는 새로운 문화가 발전했습니다.
In the late Joseon period, a new culture developed.
사지는 조선 시대에 종이 생산을 담당하던 관직이었다.
Saji was an official position responsible for paper production during the Joseon Dynasty.
조선 시대에 상대는 관리의 행동을 감시하는 곳이었다.
In the Joseon Dynasty, Sangdae was a place that monitored the behavior of officials.
조선 전기의 역사는 매우 흥미롭습니다.
The history of the early Joseon period is very interesting.
유리는 조선 시대에 지방 관아에서 일하던 관리였다.
Yuri was an official who worked in local government offices during the Joseon Dynasty.
유일은 조선 시대의 승려로 여러 저서를 남겼다.
Yu-il was a monk of the Joseon period who left behind several books.
조선 시대에는 설날에 궁궐에서 세포를 쏘아 잡귀를 쫓았다.
In the Joseon Dynasty, cannons were fired at the palace on New Year's Day to drive away evil spirits.

Usage Notes

Refers to the Korean kingdom that lasted for approximately 500 years, from 1392 to 1897. It's a very important period in Korean history.

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