화두

hwadu
NounTOPIK 2 - Advanced

Definitions

1
topic; subject; talking point
Literally meaning the head of a story, the topic of a conversation or speech, etc.
이야기의 첫머리.
2
topic
An important subject that is worth thinking or talking about with interest.
관심을 두어 중요하게 생각하거나 이야기할 만한 것.
3
keyword
In Buddhism, literally meaning the head of a story, a word or phrase used by an ascetic as a clue to reach spiritual enlightenment.
불교에서, 수행을 하는 사람이 깨달음을 얻기 위한 실마리로 삼는 말.

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Dictionary data from Korean Learners' Dictionary (한국어기초사전) by the National Institute of Korean Language, licensed under CC BY-SA.