Korean

기차
Meaning: train
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

汽
車

Example sentences

We went to Busan by train.
이 기차는 서울행입니다.
This train is bound for Seoul.
서울서 부산까지 기차로 5시간 걸린다.
It takes 5 hours by train from Seoul to Busan.
기차는 10분 후에 출발합니다.
The train departs in 10 minutes.
기차는 정시에 역에 도착했다.
The train arrived at the station on time.
기차가 곧 도착합니다.
The train will arrive soon.
기차는 10분 간격으로 도착한다.
The train arrives at 10-minute intervals.
이 기차는 시속 백 킬로미터로 달린다.
This train runs at 100 kilometers per hour.
하마터면 기차를 놓칠 뻔했다.
I almost missed the train.
우리는 기차를 놓치지 않기 위해 급히 역으로 달려갔다.
We ran to the station in a hurry not to miss the train.

Usage Notes

Refers to a rail vehicle that transports passengers or goods. Can be used for different types of trains like steam, diesel, or electric.

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