taegeuk

English

The taegeuk found on the flag of South Korea.

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 태극(太極) (taegeuk). Doublet of tai chi.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈteɪɡʊk/
• Rhymes: -eɪɡʊk

Noun

taegeuk (plural taegeuks)

1. A Korean symbol composed of interlocking spirals, associated with Taoism and shamanism, and the national symbol of South Korea.