Korean Dictionary
How to say "Swan" in Korean
“Swan” in Korean is 백조 (pronounced "baekjo").
백조
baekjo
Usage & Context
An elegant waterfowl known for its grace and beauty. Swans are featured in Korean parks and natural areas. They symbolize elegance and purity in Korean culture.
Example Sentence
백조가 물 위에서 헤엄쳐요.
The swan swims on the water.
How to use 백조 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Swan” is 백조, romanized as baekjo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "baek," sounds like "back" but with a slightly softer 'k' sound at the end, almost like "beck." The second syllable, "jo," sounds like "joe." Put it together as "beck-joe," with the stress on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Observing nature's beauty.
호수 위에 백조 한 마리가 우아하게 떠 있어요.
A swan is gracefully floating on the lake.
Discussing a famous ballet.
발레 공연 '백조의 호수'는 정말 아름다웠어요.
The ballet performance 'Swan Lake' was truly beautiful.
Sharing a fact about swans.
백조는 보통 흰색이지만, 검은 백조도 있어요.
Swans are usually white, but there are also black swans.
Cultural Context
백조 (baekjo) is highly regarded in Korean culture for its elegance, purity, and beauty. It's often associated with grace and nobility. The famous ballet "Swan Lake" (백조의 호수) is well-known and appreciated in Korea, further cementing the swan's image as a symbol of classical beauty. While not native to all parts of Korea, they can be seen in larger parks, zoos, and sometimes in natural wetlands, captivating observers with their serene presence.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
백조처럼 우아하다
To be as graceful as a swan.
백조가 헤엄치다
A swan swims.
백조의 노래
Swan song (final performance or act).
Related Expressions
오리
ori
duck
우아하다
uahada
to be elegant, graceful
백조의 호수
Baekjo-ui Hosu
Swan Lake (ballet)
흑조
heukjo
black swan
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