Korean Dictionary
How to say “Mountain” in Korean
산
San
BeginnerNature
Usage & Context
Mountains cover about 70% of the Korean peninsula. Famous mountains include Seoraksan (설악산), Jirisan (지리산), and Hallasan (한라산, Jeju's volcanic peak). Mountain hiking (등산) is one of Korea's most popular leisure activities. Many mountains have Buddhist temples nestled in their forests.
Example Sentence
북한산은 서울에서 가장 가까운 국립공원이에요.
Bukhansan is the national park closest to Seoul.
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