처녀궁
Cheonyeogung[t͡ɕʰʌ̹ɲʌ̹ɡuŋ]
The English phrase Virgo is translated into Korean as 처녀궁 (Cheonyeogung). Wiktionary also lists 쌍녀궁 (Ssangnyeogung).
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 처녀궁 | Cheonyeogung | [t͡ɕʰʌ̹ɲʌ̹ɡuŋ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 쌍녀궁 | Ssangnyeogung | [s͈a̠ŋɲʌ̹ɡuŋ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
처녀궁 is the name used for the astrological sign Virgo.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 처녀궁 is composed of 처녀 (virgin) and 궁 (palace/constellation).
Which one should you use?
While 처녀궁 refers to Virgo, 쌍녀궁 is the term used for Gemini.
How do you pronounce it?
Cheonyeogung
Did you know?
- The term 처녀 is used in the name of the 'Virgin Mary' in Korean Catholicism as 동정녀, showing a linguistic distinction between astrological and religious purity.
- In Korean fortune telling, the 'palace' concept in 궁 is shared with 'Saju', a traditional system where different 'palaces' represent family and wealth.
- The word 자리 used in 처녀자리 means 'seat' or 'place', framing the constellation as a place where a figure sits in the sky.
Examples in context
- 이 친구는 눈치도 좋아서 처녀자리 같아요.This friend is very observant, just like a Virgo.
Example conversation
Minjun and Jieun are talking about astrology.
- 민준 Min-jun지은 씨, 별자리가 뭐예요?Jieun ssi, byeoljariga mwoyeyo?Jieun, what is your star sign?
- 지은 Ji-eun저는 처녀궁이에요.jeoneun cheonyeogung-ieyo.I am a Virgo.
- 민준 Min-jun정말 잘 어울리네요.jeongmal jal eoullyineyo.That suits you really well.
- 지은 Ji-eun그렇게 생각하시나요?geureoke saenggakhasinayo?Do you think so?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “virgo” translations and entries 처녀궁, 쌍녀궁, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
