Korean

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsʰo̞ːwʌ̹n/
• Phonetic hangeul: 소:원

Noun

소원 • ‎(sowon) ‎(hanja 所願)

1. wish, hope

Etymology 2

Sino-Korean word from 昭 ‎(“luminous”) + 媛 ‎(“beautiful woman”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sʰo̞wʌ̹n/
• Phonetic hangeul: 소원

Noun

소원 • ‎(sowon) ‎(hanja 昭媛)

1. (historical) the fourth rank of concubines during the Joseon dynasty

Etymology 3

Sino-Korean word from 所 ‎(“institute”) + 員 ‎(“personnel”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsʰo̞ːwʌ̹n/
• Phonetic hangeul: 소:원

Noun

소원 • ‎(sowon) ‎(hanja 所員)

1. an employee of a research or teaching institute

Etymology 4

Sino-Korean word from 小 ‎(“small”) + 園 ‎(“garden”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsʰo̞ːwʌ̹n/
• Phonetic hangeul: 소:원

Noun

소원 • ‎(sowon) ‎(hanja 小園)

1. a small garden or field

Etymology 5

Sino-Korean word from 訴 ‎(“case”) + 願 ‎(“to desire”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsʰo̞ːwʌ̹n/
• Phonetic hangeul: 소:원

Noun

소원 • ‎(sowon) ‎(hanja 訴願)

1. (law) an appeal from the ruling of a lower court