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TOPIK 6noun

무형문화재

muhyeongmunhwajae

무형문화재가 · 무형문화재를

intangible cultural heritage, intangible cultural property

Example

판소리는 국가무형문화재로 지정되어 보호받고 있어요.

Pansori is designated and protected as a National Intangible Cultural Property.

Word parts

무 without형 form문 culture화 change재 asset

Literally 'cultural asset without form', such as music, dance and crafts.

Good to know

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