성인聖人

[ seong-in ]
「명사」 Noun
saint; holy man

A person of wisdom and good character, many people admire as a role model.

Saint

In Catholicism, the title given to a person who is beyond reproach in belief and character.

Type:
Sino-Korean
Level:
Advanced

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