Skip to content

New every day: Korea news, words and grammar — in your language

Pocket Korean

Dictionary › TOPIK 1

TOPIK 1counter

장

jang

native number + 장: 종이 한 장 · 표 두 장

sheet(s) (counter for flat things: paper, tickets, photos)

Example

영화표 두 장 주세요.

Two movie tickets, please.

Word parts

장 sheet

For flat things: 표 한 장 = one ticket.

Good to know

Also used for tickets, photos, cards, and even shirts or T-shirts.

TOPIK 6noun

장

jang

장이 · 장을

scene (of a play)

Example

주인공은 1막 2장에서 처음 등장해요.

The main character first appears in Act 1, Scene 2.

Word parts

장 place

Literally 'place': a new scene often means a new setting.

Good to know

Always counted with Sino numbers after the act: 2막 3장 = Act 2, Scene 3.