Korean Dictionary
How to say “Incense” in Korean
향
hyang
IntermediateHolidays & Festivals
Usage & Context
향 is burned during Korean ancestral rites and Buddhist rituals to honor the deceased and create a sacred atmosphere. The smoke of the 향 is believed to carry prayers and offerings to the spiritual realm. Korean 향 sets often include a small bronze incense burner (향로) and are kept as part of the jesa ritual equipment.
Example Sentence
제사 지낼 때 향을 피워요.
We burn incense when performing jesa.
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