Level 2

책장

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Meaning and Usage

The word '책장' specifically refers to a piece of furniture used to store or display books, commonly translated as 'bookcase' or 'bookrack'. It is a common household item and often appears in contexts related to organizing or decorating a room.

Common Collocations

  • 책장에 책을 꽂다: to put books on the bookcase
  • 책장을 정리하다: to organize the bookcase
  • 새 책장을 사다: to buy a new bookcase

These collocations are useful for everyday conversations about home organization or shopping.

Register and Nuance

'책장' is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It does not carry any special honorific or humble form. When talking about furniture or interior decoration, this word is very natural.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '책장' with '책상' (desk). Remember, '책장' is for storing books, while '책상' is a desk for writing or studying.

Using '책장' correctly helps you describe your living space clearly and naturally.

Example Sentences

책장에 책을 정리했어요.

Chaekjange chaekeul jeongrihaesseoyo.

I organized the books on the bookcase.

새 책장을 사서 방에 놓았어요.

Sae chaekjangeul saseo bange noasseoyo.

I bought a new bookcase and put it in the room.

책장 위에 사진 액자를 올려 놓았어요.

Chaekjang wie sajin aekjareul ollyeo noasseoyo.

I placed a photo frame on top of the bookcase.