Korean word

문구

Pronunciation

Romanizationmungu

Meaning

  • nounphrase

Example

이 문장에는 어려운 문구가 많아요.i mun jang e neun eo ryeo un mun gu ga ma na yo

There are many difficult phrases in this sentence.

Illustration for 문구 (phrase)

More examples

이메일 내용을 보낼 때는 문구를 신중히 선택하세요.i me il nae yong eul po nael ttae neun mun gu reul sin jung hi seon tae ka se yo

When sending an email, choose your wording carefully.

Core concept

A compact stretch of written language that carries a particular message or tone.

Common phrases

  • 적절한 문구cheok jjeol han mun gu

    appropriate wording

  • 문구 선택mun gu seon taek

    phrase selection

  • 문구 수정mun gu su jeong

    phrase revision

Similar words

표현pyohyeon: The words and style chosen to communicate an idea or emotion.
어구eogu: Several words joined together as a meaningful part of a sentence.
구절kujeol: A short stretch of words taken from a larger piece of writing.
문장munjang: A complete written or spoken unit that communicates a full thought.

Definition in Korean

글의 짧은 표현이나 문장, 또는 문방구류를 가리키는 말keu rui jjal beun pyo hyeo ni na mun jang tto neun mun bang gu ryu reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

This noun has two Sino-Korean sources: one names a written phrase, and the other names writing equipment, so context separates the homophones.

Usage tips

  • Context decides whether it refers to text or writing supplies, so nearby words about shops, paper, and pens signal the second meaning.

Other meanings

  • advertising copynoun
  • stationerynoun

Related words

  • 문구류munguryustationerynoun

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