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TOPIK 5noun

문헌

munheon

문헌이 · 문헌을

literature, documents, written records

Example

이 내용은 조선 시대 문헌에 기록되어 있어요.

This is recorded in documents from the Joseon era.

Word parts

문 writing헌 worthy men (lit. 'offer')

Originally 'writings and wise men' as sources of knowledge; now any written source.

Good to know

참고 문헌 means 'references' or 'bibliography' in a paper.