Korean · Daily Life
책상
chaeksang
Desk
Beginnernoun
Definition
A table used for working or studying.
Example
책상 위에 책이 있어요.
There is a book on the desk.
Etymology
'책상' (chaeksang) is a compound word combining '책' (chaek), meaning 'book,' and '상' (sang), meaning 'table,' indicating its function as a writing surface.
How & Where It’s Used
'책상' is often used in educational and professional settings, appearing in both spoken and written contexts and understood across different registers and regions.