Korean word

차창

Pronunciation

Romanizationchachang

Meaning

  • nouncar window

Example

비가 와서 차창에 물방울이 맺혔어요.pi ga wa seo cha chang e mul bang u ri mae chyeo sseo yo

Because it rained, water droplets formed on the car window.

Illustration for 차창 (car window)

More examples

운전 중에 차창을 내렸다가 소음이 컸어요.un jeon chung e cha chang eul nae ryeot tta ga so eu mi keo sseo yo

When I rolled down the car window while driving, it was very noisy.

Core concept

A window in a vehicle that connects the passenger's view with the world outside.

Common phrases

  • 차창을 내리다cha chang eul nae ri da

    roll down the car window

  • 차창을 올리다cha chang eul ol li da

    roll up the car window

  • 차창에 물방울cha chang e mul bang ul

    water droplets on the car window

Similar words

차유리chayuri: Glass fitted into a car forms a transparent section of the vehicle body.
앞유리apyuri: The broad glass pane at the front of a car keeps the road in view for the driver.
뒷유리twisyuri: The glass pane at the back of a car gives a view toward the rear.

Definition in Korean

차량에 설치되어 승객이 바깥을 볼 수 있게 만든 창문.cha ryang e seol chi doe eo seung gae gi pa kka teul pol ssu it kke man deun chang mun

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound of terms meaning vehicle and window, which makes its basic meaning transparent.

Usage tips

  • In travel descriptions, English may say look out the window, while Korean can choose this word to highlight the vehicle context.

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