Korean word

전주

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonju

Meaning

  • nounJeonju

Example

이번 주말에 전주에 갈 거예요.i beon chu ma re cheon ju e kal kkeo ye yo

I'm going to Jeonju this weekend.

Illustration for 전주 (Jeonju)

More examples

친구가 전주로 맛집 투어를 가자고 했어요.chin gu ga cheon ju ro mat jjip tu eo reul ka ja go hae sseo yo

My friend suggested going to Jeonju for a food tour.

Common phrases

  • 전주한옥마을cheon ju ha nong ma eul

    Jeonju Hanok Village

  • 전주역cheon ju yeok

    Jeonju Station

  • 전주 비빔밥cheon ju pi bim bap

    Jeonju bibimbap

Definition in Korean

전라북도의 도청 소재지인 도시로, 한옥마을과 비빔밥 등 전통 음식이 유명하다cheol la buk tto ui to cheong so jae ji in to si ro ha nong ma eul gwa pi bim bap teung cheon tong eum si gi yu myeong ha da

Word origin

The name Jeonju comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning whole and region, a historical naming pattern for a place.

Usage tips

  • Jeonju, the city, is distinct from the Korean time expression meaning last week, although the two are pronounced alike, so context is important.

Other meanings

  • last weeknoun

Related words

  • 전주한옥마을cheonjuhanongmaeulJeonju Hanok Villagenoun
  • 전주비빔밥cheonjubibimbapJeonju bibimbapnoun

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