충효
Meaning: loyalty and filial piety (Confucian virtues)
What does 충효 mean?
충효 [chunghyo] is a noun meaning "loyalty and filial piety (Confucian virtues)". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 충효 [chunghyo] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
고전 문학이 충효와 같은 유교적 가치를 중심으로 전개되었다면, 현대 문학은 개인의 내면과 실존적 고민을 탐구하는 경향이 있습니다.
While classical literature developed around Confucian values such as loyalty and filial piety, modern literature tends to explore individuals' inner worlds and existential concerns.
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How to Use 충효 in Conversation
As a noun, 충효 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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