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15 words
Korean word
기둥
Pronunciation
Romanizationkidung
Meaning
- nounpillar
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.
More examples
그는 팀의 기둥 역할을 해요.keu neun ti mui ki dung yeo ka reul hae yo
He serves as a pillar of the team.
Core concept
A strong vertical member carries weight downward and helps keep a building steady.
Common phrases
기둥 역할ki dung yeo kal
pillar role
기둥 하나ki dung ha na
one pillar
Similar words
말뚝malttuk: A long stake driven deep into the ground supports a structure or piece of equipment.
버팀목peotimmok: A prop placed at an angle or across something gives temporary support and prevents a fall.
지주chiju: An upright support strengthens a weakened part from the outside and prevents shaking.
Definition in Korean
무거운 하중을 아래로 전달하고 구조를 안정시키는 역할을 하는 세로 방향의 건축 요소를 가리키는 명사.mu geo un ha jung eul a rae ro cheon dal ha go ku jo reul an jeong si ki neun yeo ka reul ha neun se ro pang hyang ui keon chuk yo so reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa
Word origin
The word is a native Korean noun whose older use named a vertical building member, and that structural meaning remains current.
Usage tips
- For architectural English, pillar is a useful general match, while column often sounds more formal or design focused.
Other meanings
- supportnoun
- propnoun
Related words
- 기둥감kidunggampotential pillarnoun
- 기둥받침kidungbatchimpillar basenoun