This is the 854th most frequent Korean word.


The Korean word "강" means "river."


Here, "강" is used to refer to a natural river.

한강은 서울을 가로지르는 유명한 강입니다.

The Han River is a famous river that flows through Seoul.


In this usage, "강" relates to being strong or powerful.

그는 체력이 강해서 어떤 일도 잘 해낼 수 있어요.

He is strong in stamina, so he can handle any task well.


Here "강" is part of "강수량," meaning precipitation or rainfall, showing its usage in a compound noun.

한국의 강수량은 계절에 따라 변합니다.

The rainfall in Korea changes according to the seasons.