상징하다
Meaning: to symbolize
What does 상징하다 mean?
상징하다 [sangjinghada] is a verb meaning "to symbolize". 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 상징하다 [sangjinghada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
'바람이 불어오는 곳'이라는 반복되는 구절은 시적 운율을 형성하는 동시에 화자의 갈망을 상징합니다.
The repeated phrase 'the place where the wind comes from' forms poetic rhythm while simultaneously symbolizing the speaker's longing.
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How to Use 상징하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 상징하다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.
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