Korean

상자
Meaning: box; carton
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

箱
子

Example sentences

What could be inside this box?
상자 속에 뭐가 들어 있어요?
What is inside the box?
그는 무거운 상자를 방 한쪽으로 밀었다.
He pushed the heavy box to the side of the room.
이 상자는 크기가 너무 커서 옮기기 힘들어요.
This box is too big, so it's hard to move.
이 상자는 보기보다 가볍네요.
This box is lighter than it looks.
이 상자는 단단한 금속으로 만들어졌다.
This box is made of a hard metal.
선물 상자를 예쁜 리본으로 묶었다.
I tied the gift box with a pretty ribbon.
이 상자는 아주 단단해서 부서지지 않을 거예요.
This box is very sturdy, so it won't break.
상자를 테이프로 단단히 붙였다.
The box was sealed tightly with tape.
상자에서 책을 빼냈다.
I took the book out of the box.

Usage Notes

Refers to a container, typically rectangular, used for storage or transport.

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