Korean Dictionary
How to say "Punggyeong" in Korean
“Punggyeong” in Korean is 풍경 (pronounced "Punggyeong").
풍경
Punggyeong
Usage & Context
Landscape painting, a major genre in Korean art. Influenced by Chinese traditions but with unique Korean characteristics.
Example Sentence
풍경화는 한국 미술의 중요한 장르입니다.
Landscape painting is an important genre in Korean art.
How to use 풍경 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Punggyeong” is 풍경, romanized as Punggyeong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
풍 (pung) sounds like 'poong' in 'typhoon'. 경 (gyeong) sounds like 'gyung' in 'young' but with a 'g' sound at the beginning. The stress is fairly even, or slightly on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Enjoying a beautiful view from indoors.
창밖 풍경이 너무 아름다워서 사진을 찍었어요.
The scenery outside the window was so beautiful that I took a picture.
Describing a traditional artwork.
이 그림은 한국의 전통적인 산수 풍경을 담고 있습니다.
This painting captures a traditional Korean mountain and water landscape.
Praising a travel destination's natural beauty.
제주도 풍경은 언제 봐도 감탄스럽습니다.
Jeju Island's scenery is always breathtaking, no matter when you see it.
Cultural Context
'Punggyeong' (풍경) literally means 'scenery' or 'landscape.' In the context of art, it refers to landscape painting (풍경화, punggyeonghwa), which has a deep historical root in East Asian art, including Korea. Traditional Korean landscape paintings often emphasize harmony with nature and philosophical depth rather than mere realistic depiction. The term can also refer to the small, decorative wind chimes often hung under the eaves of traditional Korean temples or houses, which are also called 'punggyeong' (풍경) and create a soothing sound.
Editorial note
We review entries like 풍경 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
아름다운 풍경
Beautiful scenery
도시 풍경
Cityscape, urban landscape
시골 풍경
Rural landscape
Related Expressions
풍경화
punggyeonghwa
Landscape painting
경치
gyeongchi
Scenery, view (synonym)
자연
jayeon
Nature
산수화
sansuhwa
Traditional East Asian landscape painting (mountains and water)
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