What does 사자 in this picture means?
I didn't find any translation that matches the context, like "lion, envoy or emissary" since that sentence were used for an oath in front of the emperor. Or was it a lion as a symbol for the emperor?
And can you suggest a reference where i can learn these kind of words that commonly used in historical settings?
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I didn't find any translation that matches the context, like "lion, envoy or emissary" since that sentence were used for an oath in front of the emperor. Or was it a lion as a symbol for the emperor?
And can you suggest a reference where i can learn these kind of words that commonly used in historical settings?
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ArinArin
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Why don't you tell us a bit more about this scene? In particular, what was happening just before this scene? If hanja is not provided, all we can do is guess.
– droooze
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I didn't find any translation that matches the context, like "lion, envoy or emissary" since that sentence were used for an oath in front of the emperor. Or was it a lion as a symbol for the emperor?
And can you suggest a reference where i can learn these kind of words that commonly used in historical settings?
vocabulary
asked 1 hour ago
ArinArin
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I didn't find any translation that matches the context, like "lion, envoy or emissary" since that sentence were used for an oath in front of the emperor. Or was it a lion as a symbol for the emperor?
And can you suggest a reference where i can learn these kind of words that commonly used in historical settings?
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ArinArin
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Why don't you tell us a bit more about this scene? In particular, what was happening just before this scene? If hanja is not provided, all we can do is guess.
– droooze
5 mins ago
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Why don't you tell us a bit more about this scene? In particular, what was happening just before this scene? If hanja is not provided, all we can do is guess.
– droooze
5 mins ago
Why don't you tell us a bit more about this scene? In particular, what was happening just before this scene? If hanja is not provided, all we can do is guess.
– droooze
5 mins ago
Why don't you tell us a bit more about this scene? In particular, what was happening just before this scene? If hanja is not provided, all we can do is guess.
– droooze
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Even though I am a native speaker of Korean, I can't specify the exact meaning of it. I think it has a somewhat story specific context. Though I'm not aware of the context, I think it can mean 'lion' as a symbol of the emperor. One thing I can tell you confidently is that it is not common to use the word '사자' such way.
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사자 : an errand boy or a messenger
Here we can view a king as God's messenger. That is, king speaks
God's opinion.
answered 49 mins ago
HK LeeHK Lee
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Understading homonyms always requires the context. In that webtoon, I guess the word is 사자(嗣子) which means one who perpetuates the lineage. It's like an heir, although 태자 and 황태자 are more commonly used to refer to an heir to the throne. 사자(嗣子) can also be found in Chapter 11 of an old novel, "운현궁의 봄", written by 김동인. This novel could be too difficult for language learners to read.
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HK Lee nailed it. It's a Christian thing.
The king is often considered 사자(使者) of God's message.
So 사자 here means the divine right, literally translated to God's mandate.
Reference to the Divine Right of Kings; that's known as 왕권신수설(王權神授說) in Korean.
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Even though I am a native speaker of Korean, I can't specify the exact meaning of it. I think it has a somewhat story specific context. Though I'm not aware of the context, I think it can mean 'lion' as a symbol of the emperor. One thing I can tell you confidently is that it is not common to use the word '사자' such way.
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Even though I am a native speaker of Korean, I can't specify the exact meaning of it. I think it has a somewhat story specific context. Though I'm not aware of the context, I think it can mean 'lion' as a symbol of the emperor. One thing I can tell you confidently is that it is not common to use the word '사자' such way.
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Even though I am a native speaker of Korean, I can't specify the exact meaning of it. I think it has a somewhat story specific context. Though I'm not aware of the context, I think it can mean 'lion' as a symbol of the emperor. One thing I can tell you confidently is that it is not common to use the word '사자' such way.
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Even though I am a native speaker of Korean, I can't specify the exact meaning of it. I think it has a somewhat story specific context. Though I'm not aware of the context, I think it can mean 'lion' as a symbol of the emperor. One thing I can tell you confidently is that it is not common to use the word '사자' such way.
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사자 : an errand boy or a messenger
Here we can view a king as God's messenger. That is, king speaks
God's opinion.
answered 49 mins ago
HK LeeHK Lee
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사자 : an errand boy or a messenger
Here we can view a king as God's messenger. That is, king speaks
God's opinion.
answered 49 mins ago
HK LeeHK Lee
2,4781323
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사자 : an errand boy or a messenger
Here we can view a king as God's messenger. That is, king speaks
God's opinion.
answered 49 mins ago
HK LeeHK Lee
2,4781323
사자 : an errand boy or a messenger
Here we can view a king as God's messenger. That is, king speaks
God's opinion.
answered 49 mins ago
HK LeeHK Lee
2,4781323
answered 49 mins ago
HK LeeHK Lee
2,4781323
answered 49 mins ago
HK LeeHK Lee
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answered 49 mins ago
HK LeeHK Lee
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Understading homonyms always requires the context. In that webtoon, I guess the word is 사자(嗣子) which means one who perpetuates the lineage. It's like an heir, although 태자 and 황태자 are more commonly used to refer to an heir to the throne. 사자(嗣子) can also be found in Chapter 11 of an old novel, "운현궁의 봄", written by 김동인. This novel could be too difficult for language learners to read.
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Understading homonyms always requires the context. In that webtoon, I guess the word is 사자(嗣子) which means one who perpetuates the lineage. It's like an heir, although 태자 and 황태자 are more commonly used to refer to an heir to the throne. 사자(嗣子) can also be found in Chapter 11 of an old novel, "운현궁의 봄", written by 김동인. This novel could be too difficult for language learners to read.
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Understading homonyms always requires the context. In that webtoon, I guess the word is 사자(嗣子) which means one who perpetuates the lineage. It's like an heir, although 태자 and 황태자 are more commonly used to refer to an heir to the throne. 사자(嗣子) can also be found in Chapter 11 of an old novel, "운현궁의 봄", written by 김동인. This novel could be too difficult for language learners to read.
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HK Lee nailed it. It's a Christian thing.
The king is often considered 사자(使者) of God's message.
So 사자 here means the divine right, literally translated to God's mandate.
Reference to the Divine Right of Kings; that's known as 왕권신수설(王權神授說) in Korean.
answered 8 mins ago
CoconutCoconut
42719
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HK Lee nailed it. It's a Christian thing.
The king is often considered 사자(使者) of God's message.
So 사자 here means the divine right, literally translated to God's mandate.
Reference to the Divine Right of Kings; that's known as 왕권신수설(王權神授說) in Korean.
answered 8 mins ago
CoconutCoconut
42719
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HK Lee nailed it. It's a Christian thing.
The king is often considered 사자(使者) of God's message.
So 사자 here means the divine right, literally translated to God's mandate.
Reference to the Divine Right of Kings; that's known as 왕권신수설(王權神授說) in Korean.
answered 8 mins ago
CoconutCoconut
42719
HK Lee nailed it. It's a Christian thing.
The king is often considered 사자(使者) of God's message.
So 사자 here means the divine right, literally translated to God's mandate.
Reference to the Divine Right of Kings; that's known as 왕권신수설(王權神授說) in Korean.
answered 8 mins ago
CoconutCoconut
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CoconutCoconut
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CoconutCoconut
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