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태권도

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What is 태권도?

태권도 (taegwondo) is a Korean martial art known for its high, fast kicks and powerful hand techniques. It is both a sport and a traditional form of self-defense.

Common contexts

You will often hear 태권도 in conversations about sports, martial arts training, or cultural activities. It is a popular extracurricular activity for children and adults alike.

Collocations and patterns

  • 태권도를 배우다: to learn Tae Kwon Do
  • 태권도 대회: Tae Kwon Do competition
  • 태권도 선수: Tae Kwon Do athlete

These collocations are useful when talking about training, competitions, or practitioners.

Usage notes

When using 태권도, it is common to add related verbs like 배우다 (to learn), 하다 (to do), or 대회 (competition) to specify the context. Avoid confusing 태권도 with other martial arts like 유도 (judo) or 합기도 (hapkido).

Politeness and register

태권도 is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change. The verbs and sentence endings around it will determine the politeness level.

Example Sentences

저는 태권도를 배우고 있어요.

Jeoneun taegwondoreul baeugo isseoyo.

I am learning Tae Kwon Do.

태권도는 한국의 전통 무술입니다.

Taegwondo neun hangukui jeontong musurimnida.

Tae Kwon Do is a traditional Korean martial art.

태권도 대회에서 금메달을 땄어요.

Taegwondo daehoeseseo geummedaereul ttaesseoyo.

I won a gold medal at the Tae Kwon Do competition.