English–Korean

“bell” in Korean

Korean

Also방울 (pangul)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchong

Example

교회에서 종이 울렸어요.kyo hoe e seo chong i ul lyeo sseo yo

The bell rang at church.

Illustration for 종 (bell)

How to say “bell” in Korean

“Bell” in Korean is 종 (chong).

A metal object that makes a clear ringing sound when struck or moved, often to mark time or signal a ceremony.

Full entry for 종: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 종

시계탑에서 종이 멀리서 들려왔어요.si gye ta be seo chong i meol li seo teul lyeo wa sseo yo

The bell could be heard from far away, coming from the clock tower.

Tips for using 종

  • English uses the same noun for a bell whether someone rings it or it sounds by itself, so context shows who or what causes the ringing.

Other Korean words for “bell”

고양이 목걸이에 방울을 달았다.ko yang i mok kkeo ri e pang u reul ta rat tta

A bell was attached to the cat's collar.

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