Korean word

채광

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaegwang

Meaning

  • nounnatural light

Example

창문이 커서 채광이 좋아요.chang mu ni keo seo chae gwang i cho a yo

The window is large, so there is plenty of natural light.

Illustration for 채광 (natural light)

More examples

창고는 창이 없어서 채광이 부족해요.chang go neun chang i eop sseo seo chae gwang i pu jo kae yo

The warehouse lacks natural light because it has no windows.

Core concept

The brightness and direction of sunlight entering a room through its windows or openings.

Common phrases

  • 채광이 잘 들어오다chae gwang i chal teu reo o da

    get plenty of natural light

  • 채광이 부족하다chae gwang i pu jo ka da

    lack natural light

Similar words

햇볕haetppyeot: Sunlight that reaches a surface directly from the sun gives it light and warmth.

Definition in Korean

창문이나 개구부로 들어오는 햇빛의 양과 방향으로 느껴지는 실내의 밝기를 가리키는 명사.chang mu ni na kae gu bu ro teu reo o neun haet ppi chui yang gwa pang hyang eu ro neu kkyeo ji neun sil lae ui pak kki reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements associated with receiving light, so its original image is sunlight being gathered inside a building.

Usage tips

  • Room descriptions often connect this word with window size, building direction, or nearby obstructions, making it a practical term for talking about homes.

Other meanings

  • miningnoun

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