Korean Dictionary
How to say “Joseon Social Classes” in Korean
신분제도
sinbunjedo
AdvancedKorean History
Usage & Context
The Joseon Dynasty had a rigid social class system with yangban (nobles), jungin (middle class), sangmin (commoners), and cheonmin (lowborn) classes. Social mobility was extremely limited and determined by birth. This class system was officially abolished in the late 19th century.
Example Sentence
조선의 신분제도는 태어날 때부터 신분이 정해졌어요.
In Joseon social classes, status was determined from birth.
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