Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ceiling" in Korean
“Ceiling” in Korean is 천장 (pronounced "Cheonjang").
천장
Cheonjang
Usage & Context
Ceilings in Korean apartments are typically 2.3 to 2.5 meters high. LED ceiling lights are standard fixtures in Korean homes.
Example Sentence
천장에 조명이 달려 있어요.
There are lights attached to the ceiling.
How to use 천장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ceiling” is 천장, romanized as Cheonjang.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 천장.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '천장' as 'Cheon-jang'. '천' sounds like 'chun' in 'chunk'. '장' sounds like 'jang' in 'jangly'. The 'n' sound in '천' connects smoothly to '장'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a spacious home.
천장이 높아서 집이 더 넓어 보여요.
The ceiling is high, so the house looks wider.
Decorating a room with a new light fixture.
천장에 예쁜 샹들리에를 달았어요.
I hung a pretty chandelier on the ceiling.
Reporting a house maintenance issue.
비가 와서 천장에서 물이 새요.
It's raining, so water is leaking from the ceiling.
Cultural Context
In modern Korean apartments, ceilings typically have a standard height, and LED panel lights are a common fixture, providing bright, even illumination. Unlike some traditional Western homes, ornate ceiling decorations are less common, with a preference for clean, minimalist designs. '천장' can also be used metaphorically, as in '천장 뚫다' (cheonjang ttulda), meaning to 'break through the ceiling' or overcome a limit, often heard in business or sports contexts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 천장 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
천장에 불을 달다
to install a light on the ceiling
천장이 낮다/높다
the ceiling is low/high
천장 공사
ceiling construction/renovation
Related Expressions
벽
byeok
wall
바닥
badak
floor
지붕
jibung
roof
조명
jomyeong
lighting, illumination
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