ciu4 sin1朝鮮朝鲜
Jyutpingciu4 sin1
Yalechìuh sīn
Definition
Korea; referring to the Korean Peninsula, North Korea, or the Joseon Dynasty.
- the Korean Peninsula and its surrounding islands
- North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
- the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897)
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea when used as a country name in local speech. While the term is historically accurate for the entire peninsula, most people in Hong Kong use 北韓 to refer to the North and 南韓 to refer to the South to avoid ambiguity. Using 朝鮮 to mean the whole peninsula is usually reserved for formal or historical contexts.
Examples
He is going to travel to North Korea next month.
The situation on the Korean Peninsula is very tense.
Related words
Common phrases
Korean Peninsula
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Common mistake
Do not use 朝鮮 to refer to South Korea, as this is considered incorrect and potentially offensive in the region. Always use 南韓 or 韓國 when talking about the Republic of Korea.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
