Korean Dictionary
How to say “Gisaeng” in Korean
기생
Gisaeng
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Usage & Context
Historically trained Korean female entertainers skilled in music, dance, and poetry during the Joseon Dynasty. Similar in concept to Japanese geisha but distinct in training and social role. Their arts are studied and preserved through Korean intangible cultural heritage programs. Often depicted in historical K-dramas.
Example Sentence
기생은 조선시대에 예술과 문학을 배운 여성이에요.
Gisaeng were women who learned arts and literature during the Joseon era.
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