Korean word

승차권

Pronunciation

Romanizationseungchagwon

Meaning

  • nounticket

Example

역에서 승차권을 샀어요.yeo ge seo seung cha gwo neul sa sseo yo

I bought a ticket at the station.

Illustration for 승차권 (ticket)

More examples

검표할 때 승차권을 보여주세요.keom pyo hal ttae seung cha gwo neul po yeo ju se yo

Please show your ticket during the ticket inspection.

Core concept

A ticket or digital pass that shows the holder may ride a train, bus, or subway.

Common phrases

  • 승차권을 사다seung cha gwo neul sa da

    buy a ticket

  • 승차권을 보여주다seung cha gwo neul po yeo ju da

    show a ticket

Similar words

교통카드kyotongkadeu: A reusable card that pays public transport fares when held near a reader.
모바일승차권mobailseungchagwon: A phone-based pass that allows boarding through a displayed barcode or QR code.
표pyo: A paper or digital ticket that proves the right to enter a place or use a service.

Definition in Korean

승차권은 기차·버스·지하철 등에서 탈 권리를 나타내는 표로, 종이 표뿐 아니라 스마트폰의 바코드나 교통카드 형태로도 발급된다.seung cha gwo neun ki cha peo seu chi ha cheol teung e seo tal kkwol li reul na ta nae neun pyo ro chong i pyo ppun a ni ra seu ma teu po nui pa ko deu na kyo tong ka deu hyeong tae ro do pal geup ttoen da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines 승차 (seungcha, "riding") with 권 (gwon, "ticket"), linking the word directly to permission to ride.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English ticket, which can also mean admission to an event, this word specifically points to transportation and may refer to a paper ticket, barcode, or transit card.

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