Korean word

작문

Pronunciation

Romanizationchangmun

Meaning

  • nounwriting

Example

학교에서 작문을 써야 해요.hak kkyo e seo chang mu neul sseo ya hae yo

I have to do some writing at school.

Illustration for 작문 (writing)

More examples

취업 준비로 작문 능력을 키우고 있어요.chwi eop chun bi ro chang mun neung nyeo geul ki u go i sseo yo

I am developing my writing skills to prepare for a job.

Core concept

The deliberate shaping of ideas or information into a clear, logical piece of writing.

Common phrases

  • 작문 과제chang mun kwa je

    writing assignment

  • 작문 첨삭chang mun cheom sak

    writing correction

  • 작문 능력chang mun neung nyeok

    writing skills

Similar words

글쓰기keulsseugi: Putting thoughts or information into written words for everyday or school purposes.
글keul: Connected written text that conveys thoughts or information on paper or a screen.
보고서pogoseo: A formal document that records findings and conclusions for work or school.

Definition in Korean

생각이나 정보를 일정한 형식과 논리로 정리해 글로 표현하는 활동이나 작품saeng ga gi na cheong bo reul il jeong han hyeong sik kkwa nol li ro cheong ni hae keul lo pyo hyeon ha neun hwal dong i na chak pum

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation joins elements meaning make and writing, presenting writing as something deliberately constructed.

Usage tips

  • In school settings, this word often refers to organized writing produced for practice or assessment, rather than a quick chat message.

Other meanings

  • essaynoun

Opposites

  • 구술kusuloral statementnoun

Related words

  • 작문능력changmunneungnyeokwriting abilitynoun
  • 작문법changmunbeopwriting techniquenoun

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