Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mixed-Use Building" in Korean
“Mixed-Use Building” in Korean is 복합 건물 (pronounced "bokap geonmul").
복합 건물
bokap geonmul
Usage & Context
Mixed-use buildings combine residential, commercial, and sometimes office spaces in one structure. Korean cities commonly feature mixed-use developments with shops on lower floors and apartments above. This efficient land use is well-suited to Korea dense urban environment.
Example Sentence
이 복합 건물에는 상가와 주거 공간이 같이 있어요.
This mixed-use building has both commercial and residential space.
How to use 복합 건물 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mixed-Use Building” is 복합 건물, romanized as bokap geonmul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say '복합 건물' as 'bo-kap geon-mul'. 'Bo' is like 'bow' (as in 'bow and arrow'). 'Kap' sounds like 'cop'. 'Geon' is like 'gun'. 'Mul' is like 'mool' (as in 'pool'). The stress is on 'kap' and 'mul'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about new amenities in a local development.
우리 동네에 새로 생긴 복합 건물에 영화관이 들어섰어요.
A movie theater opened in the new mixed-use building in our neighborhood.
Highlighting the convenience of a mixed-use development.
이 복합 건물은 주거와 상업 시설이 함께 있어 생활이 편리해요.
This mixed-use building has both residential and commercial facilities, making life convenient.
Describing common urban architecture in Seoul.
서울에는 주상복합 형태의 복합 건물이 많아요.
There are many mixed-use buildings in Seoul that combine residential and commercial spaces.
Cultural Context
Mixed-use buildings (복합 건물) are extremely common in South Korea's dense urban environments. They efficiently combine various functions like residential, commercial, and sometimes office spaces into a single structure. A very prevalent type is '주상복합' (jusangbokhap), which specifically refers to buildings with commercial spaces on lower floors and residential apartments above. These buildings are popular for their convenience, allowing residents to access shops, restaurants, and services without leaving the building or neighborhood.
Editorial note
We review entries like 복합 건물 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
복합 건물 개발
mixed-use building development
복합 문화 공간
mixed-use cultural space
복합 상업 시설
mixed-use commercial facilities
Related Expressions
주상복합
jusangbokhap
residential-commercial complex
상업 시설
sangeop施設
commercial facilities
아파트 단지
apateu danji
apartment complex
오피스텔
opiseutel
officetel (studio apartment/office hybrid)
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