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15 words
Korean word
동대문
Pronunciation
Romanizationtongdaemun
Meaning
- nounDongdaemun
Example
오늘 동대문에 갈 거예요.o neul tong dae mu ne kal kkeo ye yo
I'm going to Dongdaemun today.
More examples
동대문 구경하러 갔어요.tong dae mun ku gyeong ha reo ka sseo yo
I went to look around Dongdaemun.
Core concept
An eastern Seoul district where clothing and fabric trade is concentrated, especially in wholesale and retail markets.
Common phrases
동대문 구경tong dae mun ku gyeong
Dongdaemun sightseeing
동대문 패션타운tong dae mun pae syeon ta un
Dongdaemun Fashion Town
동대문 재래시장tong dae mun chae rae si jang
Dongdaemun traditional market
Similar words
남대문namdaemun: A historic southern Seoul gate and the traditional shopping area around it.
도매시장tomaesijang: A market where businesses buy goods in large quantities at low prices.
시장sijang: A place with many stalls and shops where people buy everyday goods.
쇼핑몰syopingmol: A large shopping center with many stores, brands, and services for individual shoppers.
Definition in Korean
옛 성문 이름에서 비롯되어 특히 의류와 패션의 도매·소매 상권을 가리키는 서울의 지명.yet seong mun i reu me seo pi rot ttoe eo teu ki ui ryu wa pae syeo nui to mae so mae sang gwo neul ka ri ki neun seo u rui chi myeong
Word origin
The place name comes from Seoul's old East Gate, while its modern use also points to the commercial district that grew around the gate.
Usage tips
- When plans mention Dongdaemun, the purpose may be shopping or simply meeting in the district, so checking the exact location prevents confusion.
Other meanings
- Dongdaemun Marketnoun
- Dongdaemun districtnoun
Related words
- 동대문패션타운tongdaemunpaesyeontaunDongdaemun Fashion Townnoun
- 동대문상가tongdaemunsanggaDongdaemun shopping districtnoun