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Korean idiom Light a beacon; pioneer a cause

봉화 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 들다 [올리다] Possible alternative: “올리다” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 봉화(를) 들다[올리다]
  • 봉화를 들다
  • 봉화 들다
  • 봉화를 올리다 Unverified form
  • 봉화 올리다 Unverified form

English rendering Light a beacon; pioneer a cause Literal translation: “Raise [lift] a beacon”

Meaning 1

봉홧불을 켜서 높이 올리다.

Light a beacon fire and raise it high.

Dictionary example 1

외적의 침입을 알리는 봉화를 올렸다.

They raised a beacon warning of foreign invasion.
Meaning 2

(비유적으로) 어떤 일이나 운동을 맨 앞에서 선구적으로 시작하다.

Figuratively, take the lead in beginning a task or movement.

Dictionary example 1

여성 운동의 봉화를 올렸다.

Raise the beacon of the women's movement.

Dictionary example 2

의병들은 우리 민족의 독립운동을 위한 봉화를 들고 독립군을 조직하여 일본군과 싸웠다.

The righteous armies raised the beacon of our nation's independence movement, organized independence forces, and fought the Japanese army.

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“봉화를 들다” — Light a beacon; pioneer a cause: Light a beacon fire and raise it high.
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