선인

seonin

sage or wise person

선인은 인생의 지혜를 가르쳐 주었다.

The sage taught the wisdom of life.

formal

A wise person, often a sage or philosopher who provides guidance and wisdom.

고대 선인들은 자연과 조화를 이루는 삶을 추구했다.

Ancient sages pursued a life in harmony with nature.

The term is often used in a respectful or philosophical context.

literary

A person who has achieved enlightenment or deep understanding, often in a spiritual or philosophical sense.

그 선인은 인생의 진정한 의미를 깨달았다.

That sage realized the true meaning of life.

This usage is more common in literary or philosophical texts.

Collocations

선인의 가르침the teachings of a sage선인의 지혜the wisdom of a sage

the words of a sage

the teachings of a sage

Use '선인' to refer to someone with great wisdom or enlightenment, often in a respectful or philosophical context.

The term is more common in formal or literary contexts and is rarely used in casual conversation.

Derived from the Chinese characters 先人, meaning 'those who came before' or 'ancestors,' but in modern usage, it refers to wise individuals.

The term is often used respectfully and can refer to historical figures, philosophers, or spiritual leaders.

선

first, before

prefix

인

person

suffix

한영사전