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15 words
Korean word
종
Pronunciation
Romanizationchong
Meaning
- nounbell
Example
교회에서 종이 울렸어요.kyo hoe e seo chong i ul lyeo sseo yo
The bell rang at church.
More examples
시계탑에서 종이 멀리서 들려왔어요.si gye ta be seo chong i meol li seo teul lyeo wa sseo yo
The bell could be heard from far away, coming from the clock tower.
Core concept
A metal object that makes a clear ringing sound when struck or moved, often to mark time or signal a ceremony.
Common phrases
종소리가 나다chong so ri ga na da
bell ringing
종이 멀리서 들리다chong i meol li seo teul li da
bell audible in the distance
Similar words
벨pel: A sound or short melody that announces an incoming phone call.
초인종choinjong: A device by an entrance that makes a sound when a visitor presses it.
종소리chongsori: The ringing sound produced by a bell.
Definition in Korean
금속으로 만들어져 치거나 매달아 울려 시간을 알리거나 의식을 표시하는 악기keum so geu ro man deu reo jeo chi geo na mae da ra ul lyeo si ga neul al li geo na ui si geul pyo si ha neun ak kki
Word origin
Its origin is the Sino-Korean reading of a Chinese character that originally referred to a metal bell, linking the word to its physical form.
Usage tips
- English uses the same noun for a bell whether someone rings it or it sounds by itself, so context shows who or what causes the ringing.
Other meanings
- speciesnoun
- slavenoun
Related words
- 종소리chongsoribell ringingnoun