한
han
Collective sorrow, resentment, and unresolved longing
nounAdvanced Lowcultureconceptuntranslatable
Example Sentence
그 노래에는 한이 담겨 있어요.
Geu norae-eneun han-i damgyeo isseoyo.
"That song carries a feeling of han."
Usage Note
A core Korean cultural concept describing a deep, collective sorrow rooted in historical injustice or unresolved longing. Often discussed in the context of Korean cinema, music, and post-war identity.
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