Korean word

강

Pronunciation

Romanizationkang

Meaning

  • nounriver

Example

주말에 강에서 산책했어요.chu ma re kang e seo san chae kae sseo yo

I walked by the river on the weekend.

Illustration for 강 (river)

More examples

강을 건너는 다리는 오래되었다.kang eul keon neo neun ta ri neun o rae doe eot tta

The bridge over the river is old.

Core concept

A wide, continuous flow of natural water moving along a channel.

Common phrases

  • 강을 건너다kang eul keon neo da

    cross the river

  • 강에서 놀다kang e seo nol da

    play by the river

  • 강변kang byeon

    riverbank

Similar words

개울kaeul: A small, shallow stream often found near fields or hills.
냇가naekka: The area beside a small stream where activities take place by the water.
하천hacheon: A natural waterway, its channel, and the surrounding course, especially in official or academic use.

Definition in Korean

강은 지형에서 물이 일정하게 한쪽으로 흘러 폭이 넓은 물줄기를 이르는 말.kang eun chi hyeong e seo mu ri il jeong ha ge han jjo geu ro heul leo po gi neol beun mul jul gi reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The origin of 강 (gang, "river") is uncertain, and the word is best remembered as a basic Korean form learned as a whole.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, 강 (gang, "river") can be the place where an activity happens, so a location particle can follow it in sentences about walks or visits.

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