Looking up...
교양 있는 사람
gyoyang inneun saram
cultured person
그는 교양 있는 사람이라 예술과 문학에 대해 잘 알고 있다.
He is a cultured person who knows a lot about art and literature.
formal
A person who is well-educated, refined, and knowledgeable about various aspects of culture, such as arts, literature, and social etiquette.
교양 있는 사람은 대화에서 예의를 지키고 상대방의 의견을 존중한다.
A cultured person maintains etiquette in conversation and respects others' opinions.
그 소설은 교양 있는 독자를 위한 작품이다.
That novel is a work for a cultured audience.
The term emphasizes both intellectual refinement and social grace.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Context
This phrase is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe someone with both intellectual and social refinement.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Do not use this phrase to describe someone who is merely well-educated; it implies a deeper cultural awareness.
Word Origin
Derived from '교양' (culture/education) and '있는 사람' (a person who possesses), emphasizing intellectual and social refinement.
Usage Notes
Often used to describe someone with broad knowledge in arts, literature, and social etiquette, rather than just formal education.
Word Breakdown
교양
culture/education
root있는
possessing
suffix사람
person
root한영사전