Korean Dictionary
How to say "Structure" in Korean
“Structure” in Korean is 구조 (pronounced "Gujo").
구조
Gujo
Usage & Context
Framework or arrangement of parts. Refers to how a building is organized and supported.
Example Sentence
이 건물의 구조는 매우 견고해요.
This building's structure is very solid.
How to use 구조 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Structure” is 구조, romanized as Gujo.
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 구조.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'goo-jo' — 'goo' like 'goo' (as in 'gooey'), and 'jo' like 'joh' (rhymes with 'go'). Two brisk syllables.
More Example Sentences
Korean language class instruction
문장 구조를 분석해 보세요.
Try analyzing the sentence structure.
Discussing a corporate reorganization
회사 조직 구조가 바뀌었어요.
The company's organizational structure changed.
A biology class lecture
DNA 구조는 이중 나선이에요.
DNA's structure is a double helix.
Cultural Context
구조 is a hugely versatile word that covers any kind of structure — physical (buildings, bridges), abstract (sentence structure, social structure), or biological (DNA, cell structure). In architectural and engineering contexts, you'll often hear '내진 구조' (earthquake-resistant structure), which became a major concern in Korea after the 2016 Gyeongju and 2017 Pohang earthquakes. Warning: 구조 can also mean 'rescue' in the context of '구조대' (rescue team), so context matters.
Editorial note
We review entries like 구조 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
구조가 튼튼해요.
The structure is sturdy.
구조를 이해하기 어려워요.
The structure is hard to understand.
구조에 문제가 있어요.
There's a problem with the structure.
Related Expressions
구조물
gujomul
structure / construction (physical object)
구성
guseong
composition / makeup
내진 구조
naejin gujo
earthquake-resistant structure
뼈대
ppyeodae
framework / skeleton
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