Level 4

천장

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Meaning and Usage

The word '천장' specifically refers to the ceiling inside a room or building. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation when describing interior spaces.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '천장' when talking about room dimensions, lighting fixtures, or interior decoration. For example, mentioning the height of the ceiling or changes made to it.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 천장이 낮다: to have a low ceiling, often implying a cramped or stuffy feeling.
  • 천장에 조명이 있다: there is a light on the ceiling, describing room lighting.
  • 천장에 페인트를 칠하다: to paint the ceiling, used when discussing interior renovation.

Register and Usage Notes

'천장' is a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is not used metaphorically in everyday speech, so it usually refers literally to the architectural feature.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '천장' with '지붕' (roof). Remember, '천장' is the interior ceiling, while '지붕' is the exterior roof of a building.

Example Sentences

방의 천장이 너무 낮아서 답답하게 느껴졌어요.

Bangui cheonjangi neomu najaseo dapdapage neukkyeojyeosseoyo.

The ceiling of the room was so low that it felt stuffy.

천장에 조명이 달려 있어서 방이 밝아요.

Cheonjange jomyeongi dallyeo isseoseo bangi balgayo.

There is a light fixture on the ceiling, so the room is bright.

천장에 페인트를 새로 칠했더니 방 분위기가 달라졌어요.

Cheonjange peinteureul saero chilhaetdeoni bang bunwigiga dallajyeosseoyo.

After repainting the ceiling, the atmosphere of the room changed.