Korean word

관광

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwangwang

Meaning

  • nounsightseeing

Example

서울에서 관광을 했어요.seo u re seo kwan gwang eul hae sseo yo

I went sightseeing in Seoul.

Illustration for 관광 (sightseeing)

More examples

이 지역은 관광 명소로 유명해요.i chi yeo geun kwan gwang myeong so ro yu myeong hae yo

This area is famous as a tourist attraction.

Core concept

Moving around to see and enjoy notable places or attractions.

Common phrases

  • 관광 안내kwan gwang an nae

    tourist information

  • 관광 명소kwan gwang myeong so

    tourist attraction

  • 관광 코스kwan gwang ko seu

    sightseeing route

Similar words

여행yeohaeng: Going away from home to stay in another place for rest or sightseeing.
관광지kwangwangji: A notable place visited for its scenery, culture, history, or entertainment.
관광객kwangwanggaek: A person visiting a destination for its sights and cultural landmarks.
방문pangmun: Going to a particular place to meet someone or take care of a matter.

Definition in Korean

관광은 관광지나 명소를 찾아 다니며 구경하고 즐기는 것을 뜻하는 명사.kwan gwang eun kwan gwang ji na myeong so reul cha ja ta ni myeo ku gyeong ha go cheul gi neun keo seul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound based on terms meaning viewing and light, evoking the enjoyment of a place's notable sights.

Usage tips

  • English usually expresses this activity with go sightseeing, but Korean can place the noun in a sentence as the subject or object of a travel plan.

Other meanings

  • tourismnoun

Related words

  • 관광업kwangwangeoptourism industrynoun
  • 관광안내kwangwangannaetourist informationnoun
  • 관광객kwangwanggaektouristnoun

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