Korean word

한쪽

Pronunciation

Romanizationhanjjok

Meaning

  • nounone side

Example

컵이 한쪽으로 기울었다.keo bi han jjo geu ro ki u reot tta

The cup tilted to one side.

Illustration for 한쪽 (one side)

More examples

그는 한쪽 손으로만 글씨를 쓴다.keu neun han jjok so neu ro man keul ssi reul sseun da

He writes with only one hand.

Core concept

The area or position belonging to one of two sides, with attention on that side rather than the whole.

Common phrases

  • 한쪽 손han jjok son

    one hand

  • 한쪽 눈han jjok nun

    one eye

  • 한쪽 다리han jjok ta ri

    one leg

Similar words

쪽jjok: A particular side, direction, or viewpoint in a place or situation.
편pyeon: A side of something, or a position showing support for a person or group.

Definition in Korean

물건이나 상황에서 둘 중 한 편 또는 한 부분을 가리키며, 한쪽이 비어 있거나 기울어졌다는 뜻으로도 쓰이는 말mul geo ni na sang hwang e seo tul chung han pyeon tto neun han pu bu neul ka ri ki myeo han jjo gi pi eo it kkeo na ki u reo jeot tta neun tteu seu ro do sseu i neun mal

Word origin

한 (han, "one") combines with 쪽 (jjok, "side or portion") to form a compound meaning one side or part.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may expect a physical edge, but this word also works for one member of a pair or one side of a situation.

Other meanings

  • one partynoun

Opposites

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