Korean learner dictionary

예수

yesu · Jesus Christ

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 67937

Part of speech: 명사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade

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기독교의 창시자(?기원전 4~?서기 30). 처녀 마리아에게 성령으로 잉태되어 태어났으며 복음을 전파하다가 십자가에 못 박혀 죽었다. 죽은 지 사흘 만에 부활하여 그 뒤 승천하였다고 한다.
English: Jesus Christ — The founder of Christianity (?B.C. 4~ ?A.D. 30); he was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary; he spent his life, preaching the Gospel, and died by crucifixion; it is said that he was resurrected three days after his death and ascended to heaven.