Korean Dictionary
How to say "Goryeo Dynasty" in Korean
“Goryeo Dynasty” in Korean is 고려 왕조 (pronounced "goryeo wangjo").
고려 왕조
goryeo wangjo
Usage & Context
The Goryeo Dynasty ruled Korea from 918 to 1392. The word Korea is derived from Goryeo. This era was known for exceptional celadon pottery and the creation of the Tripitaka Koreana Buddhist scriptures.
Example Sentence
고려 왕조 때 청자 도자기가 유명했어요.
Celadon pottery was famous during the Goryeo Dynasty.
How to use 고려 왕조 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Goryeo Dynasty” is 고려 왕조, romanized as goryeo wangjo.
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'go-ryeo wang-jo'. '고려' is 'go-ryuh' with the ㄹ flapped gently. '왕조' is 'wang-jo'.
More Example Sentences
history class
고려 왕조는 고조선의 뒤를 이었어요.
The Goryeo Dynasty succeeded Gojoseon.
cultural pride
고려 청자는 세계적으로 유명해요.
Goryeo celadon is world-famous.
etymology
Korea라는 이름이 고려에서 왔어요.
The name 'Korea' came from Goryeo.
Cultural Context
고려 왕조 (918-1392) gave us the English name 'Korea'. It's famous for 고려청자 (Goryeo celadon pottery, considered among the finest ceramics ever made), 고려대장경 (Tripitaka Koreana — wood blocks of Buddhist scripture), and Buddhist cultural flourishing. It preceded and was overthrown by Joseon, whose Confucian leaders suppressed Goryeo's Buddhist culture.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
고려 시대 유물이에요.
It's an artifact from the Goryeo era.
고려 청자가 아름다워요.
Goryeo celadon is beautiful.
고려 왕조는 약 500년 지속됐어요.
The Goryeo Dynasty lasted about 500 years.
Related Expressions
고려청자
goryeocheongja
Goryeo celadon
왕건
wanggeon
Wang Geon (founder of Goryeo)
팔만대장경
palmandaejanggyeong
Tripitaka Koreana
불교
bulgyo
Buddhism
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