인문학
The study of human culture, including philosophy, history, literature, and art.
Examples
3 of 5그는 대학에서 인문학을 전공하고 있다.
He is majoring in humanities at university.
인문학은 인간의 존재 의미와 가치를 탐구하는 학문이다.
Humanities is a discipline that explores the meaning and value of human existence.
우리 회사는 창의력을 위해 인문학 강의를 개설했습니다.
Our company has opened humanities lectures for creativity.
Word Family
Memory Tip
인 (Human) + 문 (Culture/Writing) + 학 (Study).
Quick Quiz
철학, 역사, 문학 등을 연구하는 학문을 ( )이라고 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인문학
Examples
그는 대학에서 인문학을 전공하고 있다.
everydayHe is majoring in humanities at university.
인문학은 인간의 존재 의미와 가치를 탐구하는 학문이다.
academicHumanities is a discipline that explores the meaning and value of human existence.
우리 회사는 창의력을 위해 인문학 강의를 개설했습니다.
businessOur company has opened humanities lectures for creativity.
정부는 기초 학문으로서 인문학 지원 예산을 늘리기로 했다.
formalThe government decided to increase the support budget for humanities as a foundational discipline.
요즘 인문학 서적이 베스트셀러래.
informalI heard humanities books are bestsellers these days.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
인문학 콘서트
humanities concert
인문학적 통찰
humanistic insight
인문학적 접근
humanistic approach
Often Confused With
'Inmungye' (인문계) usually refers to the 'liberal arts track' in high school, while 'Inmunhak' (인문학) is the academic field itself.
Usage Notes
Often discussed in the context of 'well-rounded education' or 'creative thinking' in modern society.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '인류학' (anthropology), which is a specific sub-branch or related field.
Memory Tip
인 (Human) + 문 (Culture/Writing) + 학 (Study).
Word Origin
Sino-Korean: 人文學 (person-culture-study).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
There was a massive 'Humanities Craze' in Korea recently, as CEOs and students sought deeper wisdom beyond technical skills.
Quick Quiz
철학, 역사, 문학 등을 연구하는 학문을 ( )이라고 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인문학
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집중도
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인격
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수월성
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참조
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문해율
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