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Aspects of the Usage of the Hangeul Term Chum in Eonhae Texts of the Joseon Dynasty
조선시대 언해에 나타난 한글 ⟪춤⟫ 용례의 양상 연구
DOI:https://doi.org/10.26861/sddh.2026.82.29Asian Dance Journal
Vol.82
pp.29-76
This study examines 70 instances of the Korean word chum(춤) found in ten Joseon-period eonhae (Korean vernacular translations) to investigate its earliest textual appearance and patterns of use through an analysis of its translation, orthography, and reference. The findings show that the earliest attested instance of chum in extant hangeul texts appears in Seokbosangjeol (1447). Chum was repeatedly selected as a translation equivalent for ‘舞’ and ‘儛’ and was used over a long period while maintaining a stable orthographic form. At the same time, it exhibited inclusive and open referential patterns that crossed diverse social conditions and boundaries of value. These findings reveal historical aspects of chum that cannot be fully captured from perspectives formed since the modern period and provide a basis for reconsidering perceptions of chum from a longer historical perspective.
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