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TOPIK 4noun

무형 문화재

muhyeong munhwajae

무형 문화재가 · 무형 문화재를

intangible cultural heritage, intangible cultural asset

Example

판소리는 중요한 무형 문화재예요.

Pansori is an important intangible cultural asset.

Word parts

무 without형 shape문 writing, culture화 change재 asset

Literally 'shapeless cultural asset' — skills and performing arts rather than objects.

Good to know

Since 2024 the official term is 무형유산, but 무형 문화재 is still widely used.