독신

doksin

noun★Intermediate

general

The state of being unmarried or not in a romantic relationship.

독신 생활은 자유롭지만 때로는 외로울 수 있다.

Single life is free but can sometimes be lonely.

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This term is commonly used to describe someone who is not married or in a committed relationship.

Collocations

독신 생활single life독신자single person독신주의singleism

독신주의phrase

the belief or practice of remaining single

In Korean culture, being single is increasingly accepted, especially among younger generations, but traditional expectations of marriage still exist.

Do not confuse '독신' with '미혼' (unmarried). '독신' emphasizes the state of being single, while '미혼' simply means not married.

From the Sino-Korean words '독' (alone) and '신' (body), literally meaning 'alone in body'.

In modern usage, '독신' can refer to someone who is unmarried by choice or circumstance. It does not necessarily carry a negative connotation.

독

alone

root

신

body

root

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