Korean Dictionary
How to say "Relief sculpture" in Korean
“Relief sculpture” in Korean is 부조 (pronounced "Bujo").
부조
Bujo
Usage & Context
Sculpture with figures projecting from a background. Used in Korean architectural decoration.
Example Sentence
부조는 건축 장식에 사용됩니다.
Relief sculpture is used in architectural decoration.
How to use 부조 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Relief sculpture” is 부조, romanized as Bujo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 부조.
Pronunciation Guide
부 (bu) sounds like 'boo' as in 'boo!' 조 (jo) sounds like 'joh' as in 'Joe'. The overall pronunciation is 'BOO-joh', with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Talking about historical art/architecture.
고대 이집트 유적에서 아름다운 부조를 볼 수 있어요.
You can see beautiful relief sculptures in ancient Egyptian ruins.
Describing architectural details.
이 건물 외벽에는 섬세한 부조 장식이 새겨져 있습니다.
Delicate relief decorations are carved into the exterior wall of this building.
Explaining the nature of relief sculpture.
부조는 평면과 입체의 중간 형태를 보여주는 예술입니다.
Relief sculpture is an art form that shows an intermediate form between two and three dimensions.
Cultural Context
부조 (bujo) is a classical term for relief sculpture. In Korea, you'll find examples of 부조 in traditional architecture, such as Buddhist temples (e.g., 석굴암, Seokguram Grotto, which features exquisite Buddhist relief carvings) and royal tombs. It's also used in modern public art and monuments. Understanding '부조' helps appreciate the historical and artistic depth of Korean cultural heritage, where such sculptures often tell stories or depict deities.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
부조 작품
relief sculpture artwork
부조 장식
relief decoration
부조 벽화
relief mural (a mural with relief elements)
Related Expressions
환조
hwanjo
Sculpture in the round (fully three-dimensional)
조각
jogak
Sculpture (general term)
석조
seokjo
Stone carving/sculpture
벽화
byeokhwa
Mural/Wall painting (often found alongside reliefs)
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