English–Korean

“pillar” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkidung

Example

집 앞에 큰 기둥이 하나 서 있어요.chip a pe keun ki dung i ha na seo i sseo yo

There is one big pillar standing in front of the house.

Illustration for 기둥 (pillar)

How to say “pillar” in Korean

“Pillar” in Korean is 기둥 (kidung).

A strong vertical member carries weight downward and helps keep a building steady.

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

Example sentences with 기둥

그는 팀의 기둥 역할을 해요.keu neun ti mui ki dung yeo ka reul hae yo

He serves as a pillar of the team.

Tips for using 기둥

  • For architectural English, pillar is a useful general match, while column often sounds more formal or design focused.

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