Korean Dictionary
How to say "Medium" in Korean
“Medium” in Korean is 중간 (pronounced "Junggan").
중간
Junggan
Usage & Context
Junggan is the Korean word for medium. Medium sizes are used in Korean design to create balance and harmony. They represent equilibrium and moderation.
Example Sentence
중간 크기가 딱 맞아요.
The medium size is just right.
How to use 중간 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Medium” is 중간, romanized as Junggan.
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 중간.
Pronunciation Guide
'중간' (Junggan) sounds like 'joong-gahn'. The 'jung' part is pronounced like 'joong' in 'jungle' but with a slightly longer 'oo' sound. The 'gan' part is like 'gahn' in 'gone'.
More Example Sentences
Ordering a coffee at a cafe.
저는 커피 중간 사이즈로 주세요.
Please give me a medium-sized coffee.
Describing a break during a meeting.
회의는 중간에 잠깐 쉬었다가 다시 시작했어요.
The meeting paused briefly in the middle and then resumed.
Assessing the difficulty of a task or problem.
이 문제는 난이도가 중간 정도예요.
The difficulty level of this problem is medium.
Cultural Context
'중간' (junggan) is frequently used in daily life, especially when ordering food or drinks (e.g., '중간 맛' for medium spicy, '중간 사이즈' for medium size). It also refers to the 'middle' or 'intermediate' state, such as '중간고사' (junggangosa) for a midterm exam, a common and often stressful part of the academic calendar in Korea. It embodies the concept of balance and moderation.
Editorial note
We review entries like 중간 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
중간 크기
medium size
중간쯤에
around the middle
중간 정도
medium level/degree
Related Expressions
보통
botong
normal, average
중간고사
junggangosa
midterm exam
중간에
junggane
in the middle of
중간 지점
junggan jijeom
midpoint
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