도(道)-way; path

The character 도 (道) generally means “way,” “path,” or “the road one follows.” It often refers not only to a physical path but also to a person’s moral direction, method, or guiding principle in life. In Korean vocabulary, 道 appears in words related to roads, routes, philosophies, disciplines, and structured ways of doing things—similar to how English uses “path,” “method,” or “principle.” Because of this, many Korean words containing 道 describe pathways (literal or metaphorical), systems of practice, or an individual’s chosen direction in life.

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문장 Sentences

도로가 눈 때문에 미끄러웠다: The road was slippery because of the snow.

도덕은 사회를 유지하는 기본 원칙이다: Morality is a basic principle that sustains society.

사람이라면 지켜야 할 도리가 있다: There are moral principles everyone should follow.

도청 앞 광장에서 행사가 열렸다: An event was held in front of the provincial office.

그는 매일 아침 도장에서 운동을 한다: He trains every morning at the dojo.

무도는 단순한 기술이 아니라 정신 수양의 길이다: Martial arts are not just a skill but a way of mental discipline.

태권도는 한국의 대표적인 무도이다: Taekwondo is a representative Korean martial art.

유도는 일본에서 시작된 무도이다: Judo is a martial art that originated in Japan.

수도원에서는 조용한 분위기 속에서 기도가 이루어진다: Prayers are held in a quiet atmosphere at the monastery.

다도는 차를 마시며 마음을 가다듬는 전통 문화이다: The tea ceremony is a traditional culture that teaches mindfulness and etiquette.