Korean

가문
Meaning: clan; family line; lineage
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

家
門

Example sentences

He was born into a family with a long and distinguished history.
그는 가문의 명예를 지키기 위해 노력했다.
He worked hard to protect his family's honor.
그는 훌륭한 업적으로 가문을 빛냈다.
He glorified his family with great achievements.
그는 거짓말로 가문의 명예를 더럽혔다.
He stained his family's honor with lies.
그 가문은 대대로 내려오는 엄격한 제례 형식을 지키고 있다.
That family follows the strict ritual format passed down through generations.
전쟁으로 인해 그 가문은 결국 손절의 위기를 맞았다
Due to the war, that clan eventually faced the crisis of having no descendants.
우리 가문은 이 집에서 대대로 살아왔다.
Our family has lived in this house for generations.

Usage Notes

Refers to a family's social status, history, or lineage.

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