Korean word

통풍

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongpung

Meaning

  • nounventilation

Example

여름에는 통풍이 잘 되는 집이 좋아요.yeo reu me neun tong pung i chal toe neun chi bi cho a yo

In summer, I like houses with good ventilation.

Illustration for 통풍 (ventilation)

More examples

요리할 때는 창문을 열어 통풍이 잘 되게 해요.yo ri hal ttae neun chang mu neul yeo reo tong pung i chal toe ge hae yo

When cooking, open the window to improve ventilation.

Core concept

Fresh outdoor air moves through an indoor space while stale air leaves.

Common phrases

  • 통풍이 잘 되다tong pung i chal toe da

    be well ventilated

Similar words

환기hwangi: The process of bringing fresh outdoor air into a room and sending stale air out.
환풍기hwanpunggi: A machine that forces air to move in or out of an indoor space.
환기창hwangichang: A small window or opening designed to let indoor air circulate.

Definition in Korean

실내의 공기가 외부와 순환하여 새 공기가 들어오고 오래된 공기가 밖으로 빠져나가는 상태.sil lae ui kong gi ga oe bu wa sun hwan ha yeo sae kong gi ga teu reo o go o rae doen kong gi ga pa kkeu ro ppa jeo na ga neun sang tae

Word origin

The term is a Sino-Korean formation linked to the ideas of air and passage, which suits its ventilation sense.

Usage tips

  • When buildings are being discussed, this word relates to fresh air, but a medical conversation can use it for gout.

Other meanings

  • goutnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 통풍구tongpungguventnoun

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