Korean Conversation · Level 235
15 words
Korean word
중형차
Pronunciation
Romanizationchunghyeongcha
Meaning
- nounmidsize car
Example
저희 가족은 중형차를 자주 이용해요.cheo hi ka jo geun chung hyeong cha reul cha ju i yong hae yo
Our family often uses a midsize car.
More examples
출퇴근할 때는 중형차가 편해요.chul toe geun hal ttae neun chung hyeong cha ga pyeon hae yo
A midsize car is convenient for getting to and from work.
Core concept
A practical family car that sits in the middle of the size range, larger than a small car and smaller than a large one.
Common phrases
중형차 연비chung hyeong cha yeon bi
midsize car fuel efficiency
중형차를 선택하다chung hyeong cha reul seon tae ka da
select a midsize car
Similar words
소형차sohyeongcha: A small passenger car that is easy to drive and park in busy city streets.
대형차taehyeongcha: A large passenger car with a roomy cabin, generous trunk, and comfortable ride.
경차kyeongcha: A very small passenger car designed to keep fuel and ownership costs low.
에스유브이eseuyubeui: A tall passenger vehicle with useful cargo space for everyday trips and outdoor activities.
Definition in Korean
소형보다 크고 대형보다 작은 승용차로, 보통 4~5인 가족이 쓰기에 적당한 차so hyeong bo da keu go tae hyeong bo da cha geun seung yong cha ro po tong 4 ~ 5 in ka jo gi sseu gi e cheok ttang han cha
Word origin
The compound joins Sino-Korean elements meaning medium-sized and car, creating a term for a car in the middle size class.
Usage tips
- English speakers may hear midsize as a precise measurement, but car classes vary by country, so rental or shopping conversations often clarify space, seats, or trunk room.
Opposites
- 소형차sohyeongchacompact carnoun
- 대형차taehyeongchafull-size carnoun
Related words
- 중형chunghyeongmidsizenoun
- 중형급chunghyeonggeupmidsize classnoun
- 중형차량chunghyeongcharyangmidsize vehiclenoun