Korean word

책

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaek

Meaning

  • nounbook

Example

저는 책을 읽어요.cheo neun chae geul il geo yo

I read a book.

Illustration for 책 (book)

More examples

도서관에서 책을 빌렸어요.to seo gwa ne seo chae geul pil lyeo sseo yo

I borrowed a book from the library.

Core concept

A set of bound pages that carries stories, ideas, or information from one reader to another.

Common phrases

  • 책을 읽다chae geul ik tta

    read a book

  • 책을 빌리다chae geul pil li da

    borrow a book

  • 책을 사다chae geul sa da

    buy a book

Similar words

소설soseol: A work of fiction that follows characters and events through a complete written story.
만화책manhwachaek: A book that tells a story mainly through pictures arranged in panels and speech.
잡지chapjji: A publication released on a regular schedule with a mix of articles and pictures.
교과서kyogwaseo: A school book that presents the lessons for a particular subject.

Definition in Korean

글이나 그림을 담은 여러 장의 종이를 하나로 묶어 내용을 전달하거나 읽는 데 쓰는 물건.keu ri na keu ri meul ta meun yeo reo chang ui chong i reul ha na ro mu kkeo nae yong eul cheon dal ha geo na ing neun te sseu neun mul geon

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean term whose historical source referred to bound writing sheets and small booklets.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the narrower English word novel, this everyday word can also cover a school textbook or another book used for learning.

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