How do you say "intersection" in Korean?

교차로

gyocharo

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "intersection" is 교차로 (gyocharo).

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Pronunciation

The romanization “gyocharo” is read almost exactly as spelled in English, just keep the rhythm even across its 3 syllables.

Writing and usage

교차로 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

차는 분주한 교차로에 멈췄다.

chaneun bunjuhan gyocharoe meomchwotda.

The car stopped at the busy intersection.

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How to remember 교차로

The syllables of “gyocharo” sound like traffic crossing at a busy corner, so whenever you picture that, the Korean word should surface with it.

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Questions about 교차로

How do you pronounce 교차로?

The romanization “gyocharo” is read almost exactly as spelled in English, just keep the rhythm even across its 3 syllables.

Is 교차로 formal or casual?

교차로 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 교차로 written in Korean?

교차로 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as gyocharo.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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