Korean word

창구

Pronunciation

Romanizationchanggu

Meaning

  • nouncounter

Example

창구에 줄이 길게 서 있어요.chang gu e chu ri kil ge seo i sseo yo

There is a long line at the counter.

Illustration for 창구 (counter)

More examples

창구에 가서 번호표를 뽑으세요.chang gu e ka seo peon ho pyo reul ppo beu se yo

Please go to the counter and take a number.

Core concept

A point where information or requests pass between people and an organization, such as a service desk or contact channel.

Common phrases

  • 예금 창구ye geum chang gu

    deposit counter

  • 창구 번호표chang gu peon ho pyo

    queue ticket

  • 발권 창구pal gwon chang gu

    ticket counter

Similar words

카운터kaunteo: A customer service desk handles questions, arrangements, or payments in a shop or facility.
접수처cheopssucheo: An official desk receives forms or documents and records each submission for processing.
안내데스크annaedeseukeu: A staffed public-facility desk gives visitors directions, information, and practical help.
문의처munuicheo: A phone number, email address, or service point for sending questions and getting answers.

Definition in Korean

정보나 요청을 받거나 전달하는 통로나 창구 역할을 하는 지점이나 담당자를 이르는 말.cheong bo na yo cheong eul pat kkeo na cheon dal ha neun tong no na chang gu yeo ka reul ha neun chi jeo mi na tam dang ja reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The noun combines 창 (chang, "window") and 구 (gu, "mouth"), suggesting an opening through which things pass between the inside and outside.

Usage tips

  • In public offices, this word can point to the service point itself or to the people responsible for handling requests.

Other meanings

  • channelnoun

Opposites

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