Korean word

흡연실

Pronunciation

Romanizationheubyeonsil

Meaning

  • nounsmoking room

Example

저기 흡연실이 있어요.cheo gi heu byeon si ri i sseo yo

There is a smoking room over there.

Illustration for 흡연실 (smoking room)

More examples

흡연실 위치가 어디예요?heu byeon sil wi chi ga eo di ye yo

Where is the smoking room?

Core concept

A small, separate, ventilated space inside a public or commercial building where smoking is allowed.

Common phrases

  • 흡연실 위치heu byeon sil wi chi

    smoking room location

  • 흡연실 이용heu byeon sil i yong

    smoking room use

  • 흡연실 출입heu byeon sil chu rip

    smoking room access

Similar words

흡연구역heubyeonguyeok: A clearly marked zone inside a building where people are allowed to smoke.
흡연석heubyeonseok: A seat or group of seats reserved for smoking in a restaurant or other facility.

Definition in Korean

공공시설이나 상업시설 안에서 흡연을 허용하기 위해 마련된, 환기와 분리가 된 작은 공간.kong gong si seo ri na sang eop ssi seol a ne seo heu byeo neul heo yong ha gi wi hae ma ryeon doen hwan gi wa pul li ga toen cha geun kong gan

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning smoking and room, creating the idea of a room set aside for smoking.

Usage tips

  • Recognizing this word on signs at airports, malls, and other facilities helps locate the designated smoking area quickly.

Opposites

Related words

  • 흡연heubyeonsmokingnoun
  • 흡연자heubyeonjasmokernoun
  • 흡연하다heubyeonhadasmokeverb

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