Korean · Culture & Society
사회
sahoe
Society
Intermediatenoun
Definition
People living together as an organized community.
Example
교육은 사회에 중요해요.
Education is important for society.
Etymology
'사회' (sahoe) comes from the classical Chinese 社会 (shèhuì), meaning 'society' or 'community.' In Korea, it has evolved to denote both social structures and collective human activities.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in academic or sociopolitical discussions, and appears frequently in news media.