Korean Conversation · Level 230
15 words
Korean word
주중
Pronunciation
Romanizationchujung
Meaning
- nounweekday
Example
주중에는 사람이 많아요.chu jung e neun sa ra mi ma na yo
There are many people on weekdays.
More examples
회의는 주중에 잡아 주세요.hoe ui neun chu jung e cha ba chu se yo
Please schedule the meeting on a weekday.
Core concept
The weekday portion of the week, viewed as a block of ordinary work and daily life.
Common phrases
주중에chu jung e
on weekdays
주중 근무chu jung keun mu
weekday work
주중 저녁chu jung cheo nyeok
weekday evening
Similar words
평일pyeongil: A regular day from Monday through Friday, often used for work or school.
주말chumal: The end of the week, usually covering Saturday and Sunday for rest or leisure.
휴일hyuil: A day set aside from regular work or school for rest, whether scheduled or officially recognized.
Definition in Korean
한 주의 연속된 날 가운데 일상적인 생활이나 업무가 이뤄지는 기간으로, 보통 월요일부터 금요일까지를 가리킨다.han chu ui yeon sok ttoen nal ka un de il sang jeo gin saeng hwa ri na eom mu ga i rwo ji neun ki ga neu ro po tong wo ryo il bu teo keu myo il kka ji reul ka ri kin da
Word origin
Its parts refer to a week and what lies within it, creating a compact image of the working days inside the weekly cycle.
Usage tips
- In conversations about schedules, this word helps show that an activity is planned for Monday through Friday.
Other meanings
- during the weeknoun
Opposites
- 주말chumalweekendnoun
Related words
- 주중근무chujunggeunmuweekday worknoun
- 주중행사chujunghaengsaweekday eventnoun