Korean word

주한

Pronunciation

Romanizationchuhan

Meaning

  • nounin Korea

Example

주한 대사관이 문을 열었다.chu han tae sa gwa ni mu neul yeo reot tta

The embassy in Korea opened its doors.

Illustration for 주한 (in Korea)

More examples

주한 미군이 훈련을 시작했다.chu han mi gu ni hul lyeo neul si ja kaet tta

The U.S. military in Korea began training.

Core concept

The status of having an organization or institution established and active in Korea.

Common phrases

  • 주한 대사관chu han tae sa gwan

    embassy in Korea

  • 주한 미군chu han mi gun

    U.S. forces in Korea

  • 주한 대사chu han tae sa

    ambassador in Korea

Similar words

재한chaehan: Being located within Korean territory.
체류cheryu: A temporary stay in one place for a fairly long period.
주재chujae: Being stationed locally to carry out work on a regular basis.
주둔chudun: The stationing of troops in a place for military duty.

Definition in Korean

한국에 자리 잡아 활동하거나 주둔해 있는 상태를 뜻하는 명사로, 기관명 앞에서 그 소속의 위치를 표시한다.han gu ge cha ri cha ba hwal dong ha geo na chu dun hae in neun sang tae reul tteu ta neun myeong sa ro ki gwan myeong a pe seo keu so so gui wi chi reul pyo si han da

Word origin

The word comes from the Sino-Korean elements for stationing and Korea, which together indicate a base in Korea.

Usage tips

  • Formal news and government writing often uses this compact modifier where English would use a longer phrase such as based in Korea.

Opposites

Related words

  • 주한미군chuhanmigunU.S. forces in Koreanoun
  • 주한대사관chuhandaesagwanembassy in Koreanoun
  • 주한대사chuhandaesaambassador in Koreanoun

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