Korean word

직행

Pronunciation

Romanizationchikaeng

Meaning

  • noundirect train

Example

회의 때문에 직행 열차를 탔어요.hoe ui ttae mu ne chi kaeng yeol cha reul ta sseo yo

I took a direct train because of the meeting.

Illustration for 직행 (direct train)

More examples

출퇴근 시간에는 직행 버스가 더 빨라요.chul toe geun si ga ne neun chi kaeng peo seu ga teo ppal la yo

The direct bus is faster during commuting hours.

Core concept

A route that carries passengers to their destination without a transfer.

Common phrases

  • 직행 버스chi kaeng peo seu

    direct bus

  • 직행 노선chi kaeng no seon

    direct route

Similar words

환승hwanseung: Changing from one bus, train, or other public transport service to another during a journey.
직통chiktong: A route or communication line connects directly to its destination without an intermediate link.
급행keupaeng: A train or bus travels faster by stopping at fewer stations along its route.
무정차mujeongcha: A service passes every station between its starting point and its destination without stopping.

Definition in Korean

환승 없이 곧장 목적지로 가는 상태나 운행을 뜻하는 명사로, 대중교통에서 흔히 쓰인다.hwan seung eop ssi kot jjang mok jjeok jji ro ka neun sang tae na un haeng eul tteu ta neun myeong sa ro tae jung gyo tong e seo heun hi sseu in da

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound formed from elements meaning straight and go, which reflects travel directly toward a destination.

Usage tips

  • A direct service can make several stops, so this word is about staying on the same service rather than skipping every station.

Other meanings

  • nonstop servicenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 직행편chikaengpyeondirect servicenoun

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