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TOPIK 6noun

선비정신

seonbijeongsin

선비정신이 · 선비정신을

the scholar's spirit (integrity, frugality and principle of Joseon scholars)

Example

그는 가난해도 정직하게 사는 선비정신을 지켰어요.

He kept the scholar's spirit of living honestly even in poverty.

Word parts

정 essence신 spirit

Native 선비 'classical scholar' + 정신 'spirit'.