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How do you say "barrier" in Korean?
장벽
jangbyeok
In Korean, "barrier" is 장벽.
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Pronunciation
Jang-byuk, where jang rhymes with 'hang' and byuk sounds like 'byook'.
Writing and usage
장벽 uses two syllables. The 장 part means long or large, and 벽 means wall or barrier.
Example sentence
장벽은 높고 튼튼해요
The barrier is high and strong.
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How to remember 장벽
Jang-wall, a big jang wall blocks your path, stopping you from going across.
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Questions about 장벽
How do you say "barrier" in Korean?
In Korean, "barrier" is 장벽. It is a noun.
How is 장벽 written in Korean?
장벽 uses two syllables. The 장 part means long or large, and 벽 means wall or barrier.
How is 장벽 used in a sentence?
Use 장벽 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 장벽은 높고 튼튼해요 (The barrier is high and strong.).
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