심방
Korean
Etymology
Of native Korean origin.
Pronunciation
- (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [ɕʰimba̠ŋ]
- Phonetic hangul: [심방]
| Romanizations | |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization? | simbang |
| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | simbang |
| McCune–Reischauer? | simbang |
| Yale Romanization? | simpang |
Noun
심방 • (simbang)
- crossbeam, crossbar (bridging overhead the side posts of a gate)
- (obsolete) shaman (bridging heaven and earth)
- 巫는 계집 심방이오 祝은 男人 심방이라 (楞嚴經諺解 8:117, 1461) (mu-neun gyejib simbang-io chug-eun namIn simbang-ira (reungEomgyeong-eonhae 8:117, 1461)) The mu is a female soothsayer, whereas the chug a male one.
Synonyms
Derived terms
- 계집심방 (gyejipsimbang): (obsolete) priestess, sorceress, witch
- 사내심방 (sanaesimbang): (assumed) priest, sorcerer