Korean word

비상구

Pronunciation

Romanizationpisanggu

Meaning

  • nounemergency exit

Example

비상시에는 비상구를 이용하세요.pi sang si e neun pi sang gu reul i yong ha se yo

In an emergency, use the emergency exit.

Illustration for 비상구 (emergency exit)

More examples

영화관 뒤쪽에 비상구가 있어요.yeong hwa gwan twi jjo ge pi sang gu ga i sseo yo

There is an emergency exit at the back of the movie theater.

Core concept

A marked doorway or passage kept ready for people to leave a building safely during danger.

Common phrases

  • 비상구 표시pi sang gu pyo si

    emergency exit sign

  • 비상구 위치pi sang gu wi chi

    emergency exit location

  • 비상구 문pi sang gu mun

    emergency exit door

Similar words

출구chulgu: A regular way out of a building or enclosed space.
출입구churipkku: An access point for people entering or leaving a building or facility.
탈출구talchulgu: A way out used to flee from danger.
비상문pisangmun: An emergency door used for evacuation.

Definition in Korean

비상구는 건물이나 시설에 설치된, 위급할 때 대피 경로로 쓰이는 문이나 통로를 가리키는 말.pi sang gu neun keon mu ri na si seo re seol chi doen wi geu pal ttae tae pi kyeong no ro sseu i neun mu ni na tong no reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The term combines 비상 (bisang, "emergency") and 구 (gu, "opening or entrance"), giving the idea of an exit used in an emergency.

Usage tips

  • In public buildings, this label marks a route for evacuation rather than the ordinary way in or out, so it is useful to recognize it quickly.

Related words

Word lists with this word