Korean Dictionary
How to say “Yangban (Aristocracy)” in Korean
양반
yangban
AdvancedKorean History
Usage & Context
Yangban (양반) were the ruling class of the Joseon Dynasty, composed of civil and military officials. They held land, status, and power and were expected to study Confucian classics. The term is still used informally to describe a person of noble character.
Example Sentence
양반은 조선 시대의 지배 계층이었어요.
Yangban were the ruling class of the Joseon era.
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