양반이 · 양반을
yangban, the Joseon aristocracy; (casual) a gentleman, this guy
Example
조선 시대 양반은 주로 공부를 하며 과거를 준비했어요.
In the Joseon era, yangban mostly studied and prepared for the civil service exam.
Word parts
양 two+반 rank
Literally 'the two ranks': the civil and military officials who lined up at court.
Good to know
In casual speech 양반 can mean 'a decent man' or just 'this guy': 이 양반이 정말!
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