Korean word

소화전

Pronunciation

Romanizationsohwajeon

Meaning

  • nounfire hydrant

Example

소화전 앞에 주차하지 마세요.so hwa jeon a pe chu cha ha ji ma se yo

Please do not park in front of the fire hydrant.

Illustration for 소화전 (fire hydrant)

More examples

소방차가 소화전에 호스를 연결했다.so bang cha ga so hwa jeo ne ho seu reul yeon gyeol haet tta

The fire truck connected a hose to the fire hydrant.

Core concept

A fixed outdoor water outlet that brings the city water supply within reach for firefighting.

Common phrases

  • 소화전 앞so hwa jeon ap

    in front of a fire hydrant

  • 소화전 옆so hwa jeon yeop

    beside a fire hydrant

  • 소화전 점검so hwa jeon cheom geom

    fire hydrant inspection

Similar words

소화기sohwagi: A handheld device releases a substance that puts out a small fire.
소방시설sobangsiseol: Facilities and equipment set up for fire prevention and firefighting.

Definition in Korean

소방용 물을 도시의 수도관에서 외부로 끌어다 쓸 수 있도록 만든 지상형 또는 지하형의 소방설비.so bang yong mu reul to si ui su do gwa ne seo oe bu ro kkeu reo da sseul ssu it tto rok man deun chi sang hyeong tto neun chi ha hyeong ui so bang seol bi

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term combines elements meaning extinguish fire and plug, describing a water outlet used to fight fires.

Usage tips

  • The word covers both the familiar upright street unit and a unit hidden under a ground cover, so it is not limited to one visible shape.

Related words

  • 소화기sohwagifire extinguishernoun
  • 소화설비sohwaseolbifirefighting equipmentnoun

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