Korean Dictionary
How to say "Business Card" in Korean
“Business Card” in Korean is 명함 (pronounced "myeongham").
명함
myeongham
Usage & Context
A card with contact information exchanged during introductions. Business cards in Korea are exchanged with specific etiquette and respect. They are essential for networking and professional relationships.
Example Sentence
명함을 교환했습니다.
We exchanged business cards.
How to use 명함 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Business Card” is 명함, romanized as myeongham.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 명함.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce it as "Myeong-ham." "Myeong" sounds like 'myung' in the name 'Myung-bak,' with a soft 'm' and a 'yuh-ng' sound. "Ham" is like 'hum' in "humming." The stress is typically on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Politically asking for someone's contact information at a networking event.
명함 한 장 주시겠어요?
Could you give me a business card?
Introducing oneself at a formal business meeting.
처음 뵙겠습니다. 제 명함입니다.
Nice to meet you. Here is my business card.
Explaining proper business card etiquette to a newcomer.
명함을 건넬 때는 두 손으로 드리는 것이 예의입니다.
It is polite to offer your business card with both hands.
Cultural Context
Exchanging 명함 (myeongham) is a crucial ritual in Korean business etiquette. It's customary to offer and receive business cards with both hands, bowing slightly. Upon receiving, one should carefully examine the card before putting it away, never immediately stuffing it into a pocket. It's also polite to place the received card on the table during a meeting, especially if you're meeting multiple people, to remember names and positions.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 명함 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
명함이 떨어졌어요
I ran out of business cards.
명함 좀 주시겠어요?
Could you give me your business card? (polite)
명함 받았습니다
I received your business card.
Related Expressions
신분증
sinbunjeung
ID card
연락처
yeollakcheo
Contact information
명함 지갑
myeongham jigap
Business card holder
명함 교환
myeongham gyohwan
Business card exchange
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