The middle in Korean 🇰🇷

중앙 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Break down the word into its parts: "중" reminds you of "middle" in many contexts, and while “앙” might not have its own meaning independently in this case, together "중앙" sounds like “jung-ang,” which you can link with “central” in English.
• Visualize a central point on a map labeled “중앙” to reinforce the connection to “the middle.”

Explanations:
• "중앙" means "center" or "middle" and is often used in formal or official contexts. It denotes the middle part of a region, organization, or concept.
• In governmental and institutional contexts, it can refer to central authorities or headquarters.

Other Words That Mean the Same Thing:
• 가운데 (ga-eun-de) – a more casual term for "the middle" or "center."
• 중심 (jung-sim) – another term meaning "center" or "core," often with an emphasis on the most important part.

Alternate Meanings Like Slang:
• While "중앙" typically retains its literal meaning, in informal conversation it may be used metaphorically to indicate a central figure or focal point in a group. There is no widely recognized slang usage that significantly alters its standard meaning.

Examples of Sentences:
• “서울은 한국의 중앙 도시로 여겨진다.”
 Romanized: “Seoul-eun Hanguk-ui jungang dosi-ro yeogyeojinda.”
 Translation: “Seoul is regarded as the central city of Korea.”
• “정부는 중앙과 지방 간의 균형을 맞추기 위해 노력하고 있다.”
 Romanized: “Jeongbu-neun jungang-gwa jibang gan-ui gyunhyeong-eul matchugi wihae noryeokhago itda.”
 Translation: “The government is striving to balance the center and the regions.”
• “대회의 중앙 무대에서 중요한 발표가 진행되었다.”
 Romanized: “Daehoe-ui jungang mudae-eseo jungyohan balpyoga jinhaengdoeeotda.”
 Translation: “An important announcement was made on the central stage of the conference.”

Romanized Characters:
• 중앙 – jung-ang

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