평화
pyeonghwa
peace
세계는 평화가 가장 소중한 가치다.
Peace is the most precious value in the world.
general
A state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance or violence.
평화를 위해 노력해야 한다.
We must strive for peace.
Often used in political, social, and personal contexts to describe harmony and absence of conflict.
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Common Usage
Often used in formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about international relations or personal well-being.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sino-Korean characters 平 (flat, level) and 和 (harmony, peace).
Usage Notes
Can refer to both internal peace (mental tranquility) and external peace (absence of war or conflict).
Word Breakdown
평
flat, level
root화
harmony, peace
root한영사전