Korean Dictionary
How to say "Taoist" in Korean
“Taoist” in Korean is 도교 (pronounced "Dogyo").
도교
Dogyo
Usage & Context
Taoism is a Chinese philosophical and religious tradition. Though not native to Korea, Taoist concepts influence Korean folk religion and philosophy.
Example Sentence
도교는 중국의 종교입니다.
Taoism is a Chinese religion.
How to use 도교 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Taoist” is 도교, romanized as Dogyo.
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 도교.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "도교" (Dogyo) sounds like "doh-gyoh". '도' (do) is like 'doh' in "dough". '교' (gyo) is pronounced like 'gyo' in "gyoza" or a quick "gee-oh", with a soft 'g' sound followed by 'yo'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the origin and nature of Taoism.
도교는 중국의 고대 철학이자 종교입니다.
Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy and religion.
Discussing cultural influence on Korean traditions.
한국의 민간 신앙에는 도교적 요소가 많이 남아있어요.
Many Taoist elements remain in Korean folk beliefs.
Describing a personal learning experience.
도교 경전을 읽으면서 삶의 지혜를 얻었습니다.
I gained wisdom for life by reading Taoist scriptures.
Cultural Context
While Taoism originated in China, its influence on Korean culture, especially folk religion, art, and philosophy, is significant. Concepts like yin and yang (음양, eumyang) and the five elements (오행, ohaeng) are deeply embedded in Korean thought, even if formal Taoist institutions are less prevalent than Buddhism or Confucianism. Many traditional Korean symbols and practices, like the Taegeuk symbol on the Korean flag, have Taoist roots.
Editorial note
We review entries like 도교 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
도교 사상
Taoist thought/philosophy
도교 문화
Taoist culture
도교적 요소
Taoist elements
Related Expressions
노자
Noja
Laozi (founder of Taoism)
장자
Jangja
Zhuangzi (important Taoist philosopher)
음양오행
eumyangohaeng
Yin and Yang and Five Elements (core Taoist concept)
신선
sinseon
Taoist immortal/hermit
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