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How do you say "barrel" in Korean?
통
tong
In Korean, "barrel" is 통.
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Pronunciation
Say tong, rhyming with the English word 'song', with a quick, punchy delivery.
Writing and usage
Just one syllable block: 통. This single, simple character makes it one of the shortest nouns in Korean.
Example sentence
통은 물을 담을 수 있다.
A barrel can hold water.
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How to remember 통
Tong sounds like a short, solid sound, which matches the solid, sturdy nature of a barrel.
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Questions about 통
How do you say "barrel" in Korean?
In Korean, "barrel" is 통. It is a noun.
How is 통 written in Korean?
Just one syllable block: 통. This single, simple character makes it one of the shortest nouns in Korean.
How is 통 used in a sentence?
Use 통 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 통은 물을 담을 수 있다. (A barrel can hold water.).
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