Korean word

책장

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaekjjang

Meaning

  • nounbookshelf

Example

거실에 새 책장을 놓았어요.keo si re sae chaek jjang eul no a sseo yo

We put a new bookshelf in the living room.

Illustration for 책장 (bookshelf)

More examples

오래된 책장에는 먼지가 쌓여 있어요.o rae doen chaek jjang e neun meon ji ga ssa yeo i sseo yo

Dust has accumulated on the old bookshelf.

Core concept

An upright home storage unit where books stand together on visible shelves.

Common phrases

  • 책장을 정리하다chaek jjang eul cheong ni ha da

    organize the bookshelf

  • 책장에 책을 꽂다chaek jjang e chae geul kkot tta

    put books on the bookshelf

  • 책장을 옮기다chaek jjang eul om gi da

    move the bookshelf

Similar words

서가seoga: A tall, wide rack in a library or bookstore for holding many books.
선반seonban: A flat shelf attached to a wall or piece of furniture for holding various items.
책꽂이chaekkkoji: A small desk case that keeps several books standing upright.

Definition in Korean

방이나 거실에 두어 책을 보관하거나 전시하는 긴 선반이나 장.pang i na keo si re tu eo chae geul po gwan ha geo na cheon si ha neun kin seon ba ni na chang

Word origin

Its first part means book, and its second part is a furniture term also found in Korean names for cabinets and storage units.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful for describing furniture in a home, whereas shelving in a library or shop may use a different term.

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