Korean word

장비

Pronunciation

Romanizationchangbi

Meaning

  • nounequipment

Example

새로운 장비를 샀어요.sae ro un chang bi reul sa sseo yo

I bought some new equipment.

Illustration for 장비 (equipment)

More examples

캠핑 갈 때 장비를 빌렸어요.kaem ping kal ttae chang bi reul pil lyeo sseo yo

I borrowed equipment when I went camping.

Core concept

Practical gear gathered and ready for a particular job or activity.

Common phrases

  • 장비를 빌리다chang bi reul pil li da

    borrow equipment

  • 장비를 챙기다chang bi reul chaeng gi da

    pack equipment

  • 장비를 확인하다chang bi reul hwa gin ha da

    check equipment

Similar words

기기kigi: A machine or piece of electronic equipment designed for one particular function.
장치changchi: A mechanism made from parts that work together for a specific purpose.
도구togu: A hand-held implement used to make a job easier or complete a task.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 하기 위해 준비해 놓은 기구나 물건을 가리키는 말.eo tteon i reul ha gi wi hae chun bi hae no eun ki gu na mul geo neul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean borrowing from a term meaning to outfit and prepare, which fits its use for things arranged for a task.

Usage tips

  • English treats equipment as an uncountable noun, so one item is a piece of equipment, not an equipment.

Other meanings

  • devicenoun

Related words

  • 장비품changbipumequipmentnoun
  • 장비대여changbidaeyeoequipment rentalnoun
  • 개인장비kaeinjangbipersonal equipmentnoun

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