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장

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '장' (jang) commonly refers to 'business' or 'trade' in everyday conversation. It often implies running a shop, store, or engaging in commercial activities.

Common Contexts

You will hear '장' used when talking about managing or operating a business, especially small or local shops. It can also refer to the act of trading or selling goods.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 장을 운영하다: to run a business or shop
  • 장사를 시작하다: to start a business
  • 장사를 잘하다: to be good at business

These phrases are frequently used in casual and formal contexts alike.

Register and Politeness

'장' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal speech. When combined with verbs like '하다' (to do), it forms common expressions related to business activities.

Common Confusion

Learners sometimes confuse '장' with '시장' (market). While '시장' refers to a physical market or marketplace, '장' focuses more on the business or trade aspect, often the act or operation of selling.

Example Sentences

그는 작은 장을 운영하고 있다.

Geuneun jageun jang-eul unyeonghago itda.

He runs a small business.

장사를 시작한 지 벌써 5년이 되었다.

Jangsareul sijakhan ji beolsseo 5nyeoni doeeotda.

It has already been five years since I started the business.

장사를 잘하려면 고객을 잘 이해해야 한다.

Jangsareul jalharyeomyeon gogaegeul jal ihaehaeya handa.

To do business well, you need to understand your customers.