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선인

seonin
noun★Intermediate— sage or wise person
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

Synonyms

현자지혜자성인

Antonyms

무지한 사람어리석은 사람

Related Phrases

선인의 말씀phrase
the words of a sage
선인의 가르침phrase
the teachings of a sage

💡Pro Tip

Respectful Usage

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

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

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

📖Word Origin

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

📝Usage Notes

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

Word Breakdown

선
first, before
prefix
+
인
person
suffix
한영사전

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