Korean Conversation · Level 66
15 words
Korean word
평
Pronunciation
Romanizationpyeong
Meaning
- nounpyeong
Example
원룸은 보통 6평 정도예요.wol lu meun po tong 6 pyeong cheong do ye yo
A studio apartment is usually about 6 pyeong in size.
More examples
가격을 평으로 환산하면 더 비교하기 쉬워요.ka gyeo geul pyeong eu ro hwan san ha myeon teo pi gyo ha gi swi wo yo
It is easier to compare prices when they are converted to a per-pyeong basis.
Core concept
A traditional Korean area unit that turns floor space into a number people can use in everyday conversation.
Common phrases
평당 임대료pyeong dang im dae ryo
rental price per pyeong
평으로 환산pyeong eu ro hwan san
convert into pyeong
Similar words
평수pyeongsu: A way to describe a home's size by stating how many traditional area units it contains.
제곱미터chegommiteo: A standard metric unit for area based on a square measuring one meter on each side.
전용면적cheonyongmyeonjeok: The private indoor floor space available to one household, not including shared building areas.
Definition in Korean
건물이나 방의 넓이를 나타내는 단위로 일상회화에서 자주 쓰이며, 1평은 약 3.3058제곱미터에 해당한다.keon mu ri na pang ui neol bi reul na ta nae neun ta nwi ro il sang hoe hwa e seo cha ju sseu i myeo 1 pyeong eun yak 3.3058 che gom mi teo e hae dang han da
Word origin
The word is a Sino-Korean measurement term inherited from the older East Asian unit for a measured piece of land or floor space.
Usage tips
- Real estate information often gives both pyeong and square meters, so recognizing both labels prevents confusion when comparing Korean homes.
Related words
- 평형pyeonghyeongpyeong-based sizenoun
- 평수pyeongsunumber of pyeongnoun