Korean word

창

Pronunciation

Romanizationchang

Meaning

  • nounwindow

Example

방에 창이 있어요.pang e chang i i sseo yo

There is a window in the room.

Illustration for 창 (window)

More examples

바람 때문에 창이 흔들려요.pa ram ttae mu ne chang i heun deul lyeo yo

The window is shaking because of the wind.

Core concept

A wall opening that connects an indoor space with the outside for light, air, and a view.

Common phrases

  • 창을 열다chang eul yeol da

    open a window

  • 창을 닫다chang eul tat tta

    close a window

  • 창이 깨지다chang i kkae ji da

    window breaking

Similar words

창문changmun: A glass-and-frame unit in a wall that opens and shuts for ventilation.
유리창yurichang: A flat sheet of clear glass fitted into a window opening for light and a view.

Definition in Korean

건물의 벽에 만든 구멍으로, 보통 유리를 끼워 바깥을 보거나 빛과 공기를 들이는 부분keon mu rui pyeo ge man deun ku meong eu ro po tong yu ri reul kki wo pa kka teul po geo na pit kkwa kong gi reul teu ri neun pu bun

Word origin

The window sense comes from the Sino-Korean reading of the Chinese character for window, while the spear sense comes from a different character.

Usage tips

  • The surrounding setting usually settles the meaning: rooms, walls, and light point to a window, while combat settings point to a spear.

Other meanings

  • spearnoun

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