Korean · Culture & Society
책
chaek
Book
Beginnernoun
Definition
Printed pages bound together for reading.
Example
요즘 재미있는 책을 읽어요.
I am reading an interesting book these days.
Etymology
'책' (chaek) comes from the Middle Korean '책'/('chek'), referring to a written scroll or book. Its meaning has remained relatively stable over centuries as literacy expanded.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written contexts, this term is common in informal conversations, educational discussions, and libraries.