조청지식인의 만남과 “知己”의 표상 — 『乾淨衕筆談』을 중심으로 —

Abstract

This study closely examined about Jigi(知己) in Chonaejigi(天涯知己), which Hong Dae-yong formed with Eomseong(嚴誠)⋅Banjeonggyun(潘庭均) in Yeonhaeng(燕行), centering on 『Geonjeongdongpildam(乾淨衕筆談)』. Why would Hong Dae-yong dream of Jigi with leaving Yeonhaeng? Which relationship is there between the space called Yeongyeong and the symbol called 'Jigi'? Why did Banjeonggyun show tear in two days after meeting and why didn't Hong Dae-yong cry? This study is the result that explored into these questions. What Hong Dae-yong had dreamt of Jigi in Yeonhaeng is because of symbolism that the space called Yeongyeong has. Yeongyeong is a place where is left Taeja(太子) Dan(丹) in the state of Yeon(燕) and Gosa(故事) of Hyeongga(荊軻). Hyeongga's image, which had solemnly made the end of the state of Yeon(燕), is left in several forms. As one of those things, Jigi(知己) had been read. The image of Hyeongga, who could give life willingly for a person who recognizes him, allowed kinship to be possessed by Chinese intellects, who had to live in Quing Dynasty, or by intellects in Joseon, who had cherished Yuje(遺制) in Ming Dynasty. This kinship was confirmed through a word called Jeongbun(情分). This became a condition as saying that it doesn't matter even if revealing intention that had failed to be spoken before with a word. However, a situation to have been faced was different. Thus, expectation for each other couldn't be same. The expectation was different between the one for Jigi in a person, who came to visit Yeongyeong for short time, and the one for a person, who needs to proceed with living as Chinese in Quing Dynasty. That is a reason because Hong Dae-yong didn't cry and Banjeonggyun did cry for separation in two days after meeting.