Korean Dictionary
How to say "Suwon Hwaseong Fortress" in Korean
“Suwon Hwaseong Fortress” in Korean is 수원 화성 (pronounced "suwon hwaSeong").
수원 화성
suwon hwaSeong
Usage & Context
Suwon Hwaseong is a UNESCO World Heritage fortress built in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo. It represents advanced Joseon-era military architecture blending Eastern and Western techniques. It is one of Korea finest preserved historical fortifications.
Example Sentence
수원 화성은 유네스코 세계 문화유산이에요.
Suwon Hwaseong is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How to use 수원 화성 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Suwon Hwaseong Fortress” is 수원 화성, romanized as suwon hwaSeong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'soo-won hwah-suhng' — 'suwon' rhymes with 'sue-won,' and 'hwaseong' is a quick 'hwa' (h+wah) plus 'seong' ending with the 'ng' of 'song.'
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
수원 화성
suwon hwaseong
The proper, standard name used on signage, tickets, and tourism materials
Casual (반말)
화성
hwaseong
Locals often just say 화성 when the context (the city Suwon) is obvious
More Example Sentences
a Korean history tour
수원 화성은 정조 대왕이 아버지 사도세자를 위해 지었어요.
Suwon Hwaseong was built by King Jeongjo for his father, Crown Prince Sado.
tourism blog or Instagram caption
화성 야간 투어는 정말 인생샷 명소예요.
The Hwaseong nighttime tour is a truly iconic photo spot.
advising a visiting friend
수원 화성 한 바퀴 도는 데 한 시간쯤 걸려요.
It takes about an hour to walk around Suwon Hwaseong.
Cultural Context
수원 화성 (built 1794–1796) is a masterpiece of late Joseon engineering, commissioned by King Jeongjo as part of his plan to move the capital to Suwon and honor his tragically murdered father, Crown Prince Sado. The architect, Jeong Yak-yong (정약용), invented a crane called 거중기 that dramatically sped up construction. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1997) and famously survived thanks to the 화성성역의궤, a detailed construction manual that allowed faithful reconstruction after Korean War damage. Today it's a beloved day-trip from Seoul, especially for the 화성행궁 royal palace nightly media show.
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Common Phrases
수원 화성에 가 봤어요?
Have you been to Suwon Hwaseong?
화성 성곽 따라 걸어요.
Let's walk along the Hwaseong walls.
수원 하면 화성이죠.
When you think of Suwon, you think of Hwaseong.
Related Expressions
정조
jeongjo
King Jeongjo (builder of Hwaseong)
화성행궁
hwaseong haenggung
Hwaseong Temporary Palace (inside the fortress)
유네스코 세계 문화유산
yuneseuko segye munhwayusan
UNESCO World Heritage
성곽
seonggwak
fortress walls
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