Korean Dictionary
How to say "Taoist temple" in Korean
“Taoist temple” in Korean is 도교 사원 (pronounced "Dogyo sawon").
도교 사원
Dogyo sawon
Usage & Context
Taoist temples are places of worship for Taoist practitioners. Though rare in Korea, some Taoist temples exist and preserve Taoist traditions.
Example Sentence
도교 사원은 드뭅니다.
Taoist temples are rare.
How to use 도교 사원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Taoist temple” is 도교 사원, romanized as Dogyo sawon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The phrase "도교 사원" (Dogyo sawon) sounds like "doh-gyoh sah-won". '도교' (Dogyo) is pronounced as described above. '사' (sa) is like 'sah' in "sahara". '원' (won) is like 'won' in "won a prize".
More Example Sentences
Discussing architectural landmarks in China.
중국에는 아름다운 도교 사원이 많이 있습니다.
There are many beautiful Taoist temples in China.
Explaining the rarity of such places in Korea.
한국에서는 도교 사원을 찾아보기가 쉽지 않아요.
It's not easy to find Taoist temples in Korea.
Describing the function of a religious building.
도교 사원에서는 도교 의식을 행합니다.
Taoist rituals are performed at Taoist temples.
Cultural Context
While Taoist philosophy deeply influenced Korea, formal Taoist temples (도교 사원) are quite rare compared to Buddhist temples or Confucian shrines. Most Taoist elements in Korea are integrated into folk beliefs, shamanism, or specific rituals rather than being housed in dedicated, standalone temples. If one encounters a "Taoist temple" in Korea, it might be a historical site or a smaller, less prominent place that combines various folk religious practices.
Editorial note
We review entries like 도교 사원 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 사원 방문
Visiting a Taoist temple
도교 사원 건축
Taoist temple architecture
중국의 도교 사원
Taoist temples in China
Related Expressions
절
jeol
Buddhist temple (most common type of temple in Korea)
사당
sadang
Ancestral shrine (Confucian context)
묘
myo
Shrine, tomb (can have Taoist elements)
신당
sindang
Shamanic shrine
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