Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bell" in Korean
“Bell” in Korean is 종 (pronounced "jong").
종
jong
Usage & Context
A device that rings to signal the start and end of classes. School bells are used to organize the daily schedule in Korean schools. The bell sound is familiar to all students.
Example Sentence
종이 울렸다.
The bell rang.
How to use 종 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bell” is 종, romanized as jong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
종 (jong) is pronounced 'jong'. It rhymes with 'song' or 'long', but with a 'j' sound at the beginning. The 'o' is like the 'o' in 'go' but slightly more open.
More Example Sentences
A teacher giving instructions to students.
종이 울리면 교실로 들어가세요.
When the bell rings, please go into the classroom.
A hungry student asking a friend or teacher.
점심 종이 언제 울려요?
When does the lunch bell ring?
Quoting a line from a very famous Korean children's song.
학교 종이 땡땡땡.
The school bell goes ding-ding-ding.
Cultural Context
The '종' (bell) plays a crucial role in the highly structured Korean school system, marking the precise start and end of every class, recess, lunch, and even cleaning time. The sound of the school bell is deeply ingrained in the memory of anyone who has attended school in Korea. The children's song '학교 종이 땡땡땡' (The school bell goes ding-ding-ding) is as ubiquitous as 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' in English-speaking cultures.
Editorial note
We review entries like 종 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
종이 울리다.
The bell rings.
종 치다.
To ring the bell.
종소리
Bell sound.
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bel
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소리
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