Korean Dictionary
How to say "Archery" in Korean
“Archery” in Korean is 양궁 (pronounced "yanggung").
양궁
yanggung
Usage & Context
Archery has deep historical roots in Korean culture and is a competitive Olympic sport. Korea has produced many world-class archers and consistently wins medals.
Example Sentence
양궁 선수는 정확해요.
Archers are accurate.
How to use 양궁 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Archery” is 양궁, romanized as yanggung.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '양궁', pronounce it as 'Yang-gung'. 'Yang' rhymes with 'sang' in 'sang a song', and 'gung' sounds like 'goong' in 'goongala' or 'gung-ho'. The 'ng' sound is similar to that in 'sing'.
More Example Sentences
Expressing national pride in a sport.
한국 양궁은 세계 최고 수준이라고 할 수 있죠.
Korean archery can be said to be world-class.
Commenting on an archer's technique or appearance.
양궁 활을 쏘는 자세가 정말 멋있었어요.
The posture for shooting an archery bow was really cool.
Describing a leisure activity.
주말에 친구들이랑 양궁 카페 가서 놀았어요.
I went to an archery cafe with my friends on the weekend and had fun.
Cultural Context
Korea is a dominant force in Olympic archery, consistently winning multiple gold medals. This success is a source of immense national pride and is often highlighted in news and media. Archery is not just a sport but also has historical significance, with traditional Korean archery (국궁, gukgung) being a distinct practice. Archery cafes (양궁 카페) have become popular urban entertainment spots where people can try shooting arrows in a safe, indoor environment.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
양궁 선수
archer
양궁 대회
archery competition
양궁 금메달
archery gold medal
Related Expressions
활
hwal
bow
화살
hwasal
arrow
과녁
gwanyeok
target
국궁
gukgung
traditional Korean archery
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