Korean

사찰
Meaning: Buddhist temple
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

우리는 주말에 경주에 있는 유명한 사찰을 방문하기로 했다.
We decided to visit a famous Buddhist temple in Gyeongju over the weekend.
사찰의 중앙에는 거대한 불교 영상이 세워져 있었다.
A huge Buddhist statue was erected in the center of the temple.
사찰의 샘물은 매우 결정하여 그냥 마셔도 된다.
The temple's spring water is so pure that you can drink it as is.
이 사찰은 유서 깊은 역사를 가지고 있다.
This temple has a long and storied history.
속세를 떠나 산속 사찰에서 수행하는 승려들이 많다.
There are many monks who leave the secular world and practice in mountain temples.

Usage Notes

A formal term for '절' (temple). Refers to a place where monks practice and teach Buddhism.

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