Korean Dictionary
How to say "Joseon tax system" in Korean
“Joseon tax system” in Korean is 조선 조세 제도 (pronounced "Joseon josae jedo").
조선 조세 제도
Joseon josae jedo
Usage & Context
The taxation system of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), which included land tax, military tax, and corvee labor. The system was designed to support the government and military. Understanding this system is key to Korean medieval history.
Example Sentence
조선 시대의 조세 제도는 매우 복잡했어요.
The Joseon Dynasty's tax system was very complex.
How to use 조선 조세 제도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Joseon tax system” is 조선 조세 제도, romanized as Joseon josae jedo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '조선' (Joseon): '조' (jo) sounds like 'jo' in 'joke'. '선' (seon) is like 'sun' in 'sunny'. For '조세' (josae): '조' (jo) is again like 'jo' in 'joke'. '세' (se) sounds like 'say' in 'saying'. For '제도' (jedo): '제' (je) is like 'je' in 'jet'. '도' (do) is like 'do' in 'door'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the economic foundation of the Joseon Dynasty.
조선 조세 제도는 농업 생산량에 크게 의존했습니다.
The Joseon tax system heavily relied on agricultural output.
Discussing social issues and hardships during the Joseon era.
백성들은 조선 조세 제도의 불합리함 때문에 고통받기도 했어요.
The common people sometimes suffered due to the irrationality of the Joseon tax system.
Listing specific elements of the taxation system in a history lesson.
토지세, 공물, 역역은 조선 조세 제도의 주요 구성 요소였습니다.
Land tax, tribute, and corvee labor were major components of the Joseon tax system.
Cultural Context
The Joseon Dynasty's tax system (조선 조세 제도) was fundamental to its governance and economy. It primarily consisted of land tax (전세), tribute (공물), and corvee labor (역역). This system often led to significant burdens on the common people (백성), and its reforms, such as the Daedongbeop (대동법), are important topics in Korean history. Understanding this system provides insight into the social structure, economic policies, and challenges faced by the Joseon government and its populace, often depicted in historical dramas.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
조선 시대 조세
Joseon era tax
조세 제도 개혁
Tax system reform
세금 징수
Tax collection
Related Expressions
세금
segeum
Tax (general term)
공물
gongmul
Tribute (specific Joseon tax component)
역역
yeogyeok
Corvee labor (specific Joseon tax component)
토지세
toji-se
Land tax (specific Joseon tax component)
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