Korean Dictionary

How to say “Chalk” in Korean

분필

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Usage & Context

Chalk (분필) has been a fixture of Korean classrooms for generations, used on traditional blackboards to teach every subject. While digital and whiteboard technology is replacing chalk in newer schools, older Korean schools still use 분필 daily. The distinctive sound and smell of chalk on a blackboard is nostalgic for many Korean adults.

Example Sentence

분필로 칠판에 글씨를 썼어요.

I wrote on the blackboard with chalk.

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