C2 noun advanced

헌신

[heonsin]

Meaning: devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice

What does 헌신 mean?

헌신 [heonsin] is a noun meaning "devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice". It is rated C2 on the CEFR scale, which means proficient — nuanced literary or specialized use. 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 헌신 [heonsin] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

스승의 헌신 없이는 오늘의 우리가 존재할 수 없었음을 가슴 깊이 새겼다.

We engraved in our hearts that without our mentor's devotion, we would not exist as we are today.

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How to Use 헌신 in Conversation

As a noun, 헌신 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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