🌟 돌사자 (돌 獅子)

Noun  

1. 수호의 의미로 무덤이나 탑 주위에 세우는, 돌을 깎아 만든 사자 모양의 조각.

1. STONE LION: A sculpture of a lion made by carving a rock, which is placed around a grave or tower as a guardian deity.

🗣️ Usage Example:
  • 왕릉을 수호하는 돌사자 중 네 점이 일제 강점기 당시 도난을 당했다.
    The royal tomb of king defending the four points of the dolsaja was stolen during japanese occupation.
  • 사찰 입구에는 두 개의 돌사자가 있는데 이는 고려 시대부터 내려오는 유물이라고 한다.
    There are two stone lions at the entrance to the temple, which are said to have been handed down since the goryeo dynasty.
  • 예전에 돌사자를 타고 사진을 찍다가 지나가던 어르신에게 혼이 났던 기억이 있어.
    I remember being scolded by an old man who was passing by while taking a picture on a stone lion.
    돌사자는 무덤을 수호하는 존재이기 때문에 함부로 타거나 장난을 치면 안 돼.
    Stone lions are the guardians of tombs, so you must not ride recklessly or play tricks on them.

🗣️ Pronunciation, Application: 돌사자 (돌ː사자)

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