Korean Dictionary
How to say "Haeinsa Temple" in Korean
“Haeinsa Temple” in Korean is 해인사 (pronounced "haeinsa").
해인사
haeinsa
Usage & Context
Haeinsa Temple in South Gyeongsang Province houses the Tripitaka Koreana wooden printing blocks. It is one of Korea's Three Jewel Temples and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple has been a center of Korean Buddhism for over 1,200 years.
Example Sentence
해인사는 팔만대장경을 보관하는 사찰이에요.
Haeinsa is the temple that stores the Tripitaka Koreana.
How to use 해인사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Haeinsa Temple” is 해인사, romanized as haeinsa.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 해인사 (haeinsa), 'Hae' sounds like 'hey' but with a slightly more open 'a' sound. 'In' is pronounced like the English word 'in'. 'Sa' sounds like 'sah' in 'sahara'. The stress is relatively even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Expressing a desire to visit the temple for its famous artifact.
팔만대장경을 보러 해인사에 가고 싶어요.
I want to go to Haeinsa to see the Tripitaka Koreana.
Explaining the significance of Haeinsa to someone.
해인사는 유네스코 세계유산으로 지정된 한국의 대표적인 사찰이에요.
Haeinsa is a representative Korean temple designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Recommending a visit to Haeinsa during the autumn season.
가을에는 해인사 주변 단풍이 정말 아름다워요.
In autumn, the fall foliage around Haeinsa is truly beautiful.
Cultural Context
Haeinsa is one of Korea's Three Jewel Temples (삼보사찰, Sambosachal), specifically representing the Dharma (Buddha's teachings) because it houses the Tripitaka Koreana (팔만대장경, Palman Daejanggyeong). This collection of over 80,000 wooden printing blocks is a monumental achievement in Buddhist scripture preservation and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Haeinsa is a significant pilgrimage site and a must-visit for those interested in Korean Buddhism and history.
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Common Phrases
해인사 방문
Visiting Haeinsa
해인사에 있는 팔만대장경
The Tripitaka Koreana at Haeinsa
해인사 가는 길
The way to Haeinsa
Related Expressions
팔만대장경
Palman Daejanggyeong
Tripitaka Koreana
사찰
sachal
Buddhist temple
유네스코 세계유산
UNESCO segyeyusan
UNESCO World Heritage site
불교
bulgyo
Buddhism
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