Korean

수행
Meaning: self-discipline; spiritual practice; cultivation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

修
行

Example sentences

He built up his spiritual practice in the mountains for a long time.
그는 오랜 수행 끝에 마침내 구성의 경지에 이르렀다.
After long ascetic practice, he finally reached the state of enlightenment.
승려가 선원에서 수행을 한다.
The monk is practicing asceticism in the meditation hall.
속세를 떠나 산속 사찰에서 수행하는 승려들이 많다.
There are many monks who leave the secular world and practice in mountain temples.
불교에서는 수행을 통해 마음의 의해를 얻는 것을 중요하게 여긴다.
In Buddhism, it is considered important to attain liberation of the mind through practice.
그는 부처님의 신밀을 깨닫기 위해 수행에 정진했다.
He devoted himself to practice to realize the Body Mystery of the Buddha.
그는 속세를 떠나 깊은 산속에서 수행을 시작했다.
He left the secular world and began his ascetic practice deep in the mountains.

Usage Notes

Often used in religious or philosophical contexts to describe the process of training the mind or body.

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