Korean Dictionary
How to say “Jikji” in Korean
직지심체요절
jikji simche yojeol
AdvancedKorean History
Usage & Context
The Jikji, printed in 1377, is the world's oldest surviving book printed with movable metal type. It is a Buddhist text compiled by the monk Baegun. It is kept at the National Library of France and is a UNESCO Memory of the World.
Example Sentence
직지심체요절은 세계 최초의 금속 활자 인쇄 책이에요.
Jikji is the world's first book printed with metal movable type.
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