English–Korean
“region” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchibang
Example
서울과 달리 지방은 교통이 불편해요.seo ul gwa tal li chi bang eun kyo tong i pul pyeon hae yo
Unlike Seoul, transportation is poor in other regions.
How to say “region” in Korean
“Region” in Korean is 지방 (chibang).
A whole area outside the capital or other large cities, whether it has farms, towns, or local government.
Example sentences with 지방
지방에 내려가면 공기가 맑아요.chi bang e nae ryeo ga myeon kong gi ga mal ga yo
When you travel outside the capital, the air is clear.
Tips for using 지방
- A city outside the capital can still belong to 지방 (jibang, "region"), so the word does not always mean a farm area.