Korean · Daily Life
changmun
Window
An opening in a wall with glass to let in light.
더우니까 창문을 여세요.
It is hot, so open the window.
Derived from the combination of '창' (chang), meaning window, and '문' (mun), indicating a door or an opening. The term evolved as architectural concepts developed.
'창문' is used both in formal and informal contexts, found in daily conversation and formal writing. This noun is consistent in usage across different regions.