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가옥

gaok
noun★Intermediate— house
formal

A traditional Korean house, typically made of wood and stone with a tiled roof.

한옥은 한국 전통 건축의 대표적인 예입니다.

Hanok is a representative example of traditional Korean architecture.

💡

The term '한옥' (hanok) specifically refers to traditional Korean houses, while '가옥' is a more general term for any house.

Collocations

가옥 구조house structure가옥 유지house maintenance

Synonyms

Related Phrases

한옥phrase
traditional Korean house

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

'가옥' is more formal and often used in legal or architectural contexts, while '집' is the everyday word for 'house'.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Chinese characters '家屋' (house), combining '가' (house) and '옥' (house or building).

📝Usage Notes

While '가옥' can refer to any house, it is often used in formal or legal contexts. For traditional Korean houses, '한옥' is more specific.

Word Breakdown

가
house
root
+
옥
building or house
root
한영사전

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