How do you say "guardian" in Korean?

후견인

hugyeonin

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "guardian" is 후견인 (hugyeonin).

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Pronunciation

Say “hugyeonin” as hug-yeon-in, letting the stress fall evenly rather than punching one syllable like English often does.

Writing and usage

후견인 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그의 이모가 그의 법적 후견인이 되었다.

geuui imoga geuui beopjeok hugyeonini doeeotda.

His aunt became his legal guardian.

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How to remember 후견인

A quick mental snapshot of a shield standing in front of a child pairs nicely with the sound of “hugyeonin.”

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Questions about 후견인

How do you pronounce 후견인?

Say “hugyeonin” as hug-yeon-in, letting the stress fall evenly rather than punching one syllable like English often does.

Is 후견인 formal or casual?

후견인 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 후견인 written in Korean?

후견인 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as hugyeonin.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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