Korean word

중부

Pronunciation

Romanizationchungbu

Meaning

  • nouncentral region

Example

이번 겨울에는 중부에 눈이 많이 왔어요.i beon kyeo u re neun chung bu e nu ni ma ni wa sseo yo

There was a lot of snow in the central region this winter.

Illustration for 중부 (central region)

More examples

겨울에는 중부 지방의 날씨가 급격히 변해요.kyeo u re neun chung bu chi bang ui nal ssi ga keup kkyeo ki pyeon hae yo

In winter, the weather in the central region changes rapidly.

Core concept

The middle zone within a larger area divided into northern, central, and southern parts.

Common phrases

  • 중부 지방 날씨chung bu chi bang nal ssi

    central region weather

  • 중부 산지chung bu san ji

    central mountainous areas

Similar words

중부지방chungbujibang: A broad central area identified in weather reports and news.
중심부chungsimbu: The middle section of a larger place or object.
중앙chungang: The central point or position within a space or object.

Definition in Korean

지방을 북부·중부·남부 등으로 나눌 때 가운데에 해당하는 지방을 말한다.chi bang eul puk ppu chung bu nam bu teung eu ro na nul ttae ka un de e hae dang ha neun chi bang eul mal han da

Word origin

중부 (jungbu, "central region") is a Sino-Korean formation combining jung for middle with bu for a section or region.

Usage tips

  • In weather and news reports, this word often identifies a broad area rather than one exact city, so it helps readers follow regional forecasts.

Other meanings

  • central partnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 중부지역chungbujiyeokcentral regionnoun

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