TOPIK · Level 307
15 words
Korean word
서적
Pronunciation
Romanizationseojeok
Meaning
- nounbook
Example
도서관에서 서적을 찾았어요.to seo gwa ne seo seo jeo geul cha ja sseo yo
I found a book at the library.
More examples
인터넷으로 서적 구매하면 배송이 빨라요.in teo ne seu ro seo jeok ku mae ha myeon pae song i ppal la yo
If you purchase books online, delivery is fast.
Core concept
A book viewed as a formal publication rather than as an everyday object for reading.
Common phrases
전자 서적cheon ja seo jeok
e-book
중고 서적chung go seo jeok
used books
서적 구매seo jeok ku mae
book purchase
Similar words
책chaek: An everyday book in paper or electronic form that carries stories, ideas, or information.
도서toseo: A published work identified in a library collection or catalog.
교재kyojae: A book or other learning resource prepared for lessons or independent study.
Definition in Korean
도서나 책을 격식을 갖춰 이르는 말로 주로 학술적이거나 공식적인 출판물을 포함함to seo na chae geul kyeok ssi geul kat chwo i reu neun mal lo chu ro hak ssul jeo gi geo na kong sik jjeo gin chul pan mu reul po ham ham
Word origin
The word comes from Sino-Korean terms linked to written works and recorded books, preserving an association with organized or official publications.
Usage tips
- This word often appears in titles, lists, and institutional writing, where its formal tone helps learners recognize an academic or administrative context.