강
gangnoun★Beginner
formal
river
한강은 서울을 흐르는 큰 강이다.
The Han River flows through Seoul.
general
large river
아마존 강은 세계에서 가장 긴 강이다.
The Amazon River is the longest river in the world.
formal
military rank (sergeant)
그는 군에서 강으로 복무했다.
He served as a sergeant in the military.
Collocations
강물river water강변riverbank강을 건너다to cross the river
Synonyms
Related Phrases
강을 건너다phrase
to cross the river
💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
When '강' is used in a military context, it refers to the rank of sergeant. In a geographical context, it refers to a large river.
⚡Gold Rule
Primary Meaning
The most common meaning of '강' is 'river', especially in geographical contexts.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Middle Korean '강' (gang), meaning 'large river' or 'military rank'.
📝Usage Notes
The word '강' can refer to both a large river and a military rank, but the context usually makes the meaning clear.
Word Breakdown
강
large river or military rank
root한영사전