Korean word

경복궁

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeongbokkkung

Meaning

nounGyeongbokgung Palace

Example

서울에 오면 경복궁을 꼭 가 보세요.seo u re o myeon kyeong bok kkung eul kkok ka po se yo

When you come to Seoul, be sure to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Illustration for 경복궁 (Gyeongbokgung Palace)

More examples

경복궁에서 사진을 찍었어요.kyeong bok kkung e seo sa ji neul jji geo sseo yo

I took pictures at Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Common phrases

경복궁에 가다kyeong bok kkung e ka da
go to Gyeongbokgung Palace
경복궁을 방문하다kyeong bok kkung eul pang mun ha da
visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
경복궁에서 사진을 찍다kyeong bok kkung e seo sa ji neul jjik tta
take pictures at Gyeongbokgung Palace

Similar words

창덕궁changdeokkkung: A royal palace whose wooded gardens and layout make use of the natural surroundings.
창경궁changgyeonggung: A historic royal residence with gardens and small surviving buildings for the royal family.
덕수궁teokssugung: A Seoul palace and cultural site combining old Korean buildings with Western-style architecture.

Definition in Korean

서울에 있는 조선 시대의 대표적인 궁궐로, 왕이 공식적으로 집무하고 국가 의식을 거행하던 중심 공간이다.seo u re in neun cho seon si dae ui tae pyo jeo gin kung gwol lo wang i kong sik jjeo geu ro chim mu ha go kuk kka ui si geul keo haeng ha deon chung sim kong ga ni da

Word origin

The name comes from Sino-Korean terms for blessing and palace and was given to the Joseon dynasty's main royal palace.

Usage tips

The word Gyeongbokgung helps identify one of Seoul's main historic palace sites when reading maps and travel information.

Related words

경복궁역kyeongbokkkungyeokGyeongbokgung Stationnoun