Intellectual in Korean 🇰🇷

지식인 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Break down the word into two parts: "지식" (jisik) meaning “knowledge” and "인" (in) meaning “person.” This helps to remember that 지식인 refers to a “person of knowledge” or an intellectual.

Explanations:
• 지식인 is used to refer to individuals who possess considerable knowledge, critical thinking, or intellectual prowess. It can describe scholars, experts, or anyone known for their depth of understanding in various fields.
• The term can also have an online context, as seen in platforms like Naver’s "지식인," where people share and seek knowledge.

Other Words with the Same Meaning:
• Intellectual
• Scholar (학자, hakja)
• Thinker

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• In some contexts, 지식인 may be used ironically to label someone as a “know-it-all” or someone who dominates conversations with their opinions.
• It can also refer, in an online community setting, to individuals who frequently provide detailed, knowledgeable answers.

Example Sentences with Romanized Characters:
• "그는 현대 사회의 지식인 중 한 사람이다."
  Romanized: "Geuneun hyeondae sahoeui jisikin jung han saramida."
  Meaning: "He is one of the intellectuals in modern society."

• "내 친구는 다양한 분야에서 뛰어난 지식인이다."
  Romanized: "Nae chinguneun dayanghan bunyaeseo ttwieonan jisikinida."
  Meaning: "My friend is an outstanding intellectual in various fields."

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