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TOPIK 6noun

승화

seunghwa

승화가 · 승화를

sublimation (psychology, chemistry); turning something into a higher form

Example

그는 슬픔을 예술로 승화시켰어요.

He sublimated his sorrow into art.

Word parts

승 rise화 splendor

Literally 'rising into splendor'.

Good to know

Common pattern: A를 B(으)로 승화시키다 — to transform A into B.