kang

American  

[kahng] / kɑŋ /

noun

1. (especially in northern Chinese houses) a masonry or earthen platform at one end of a room, heated in winter by fires underneath and spread with mats for sleeping.

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Etymology

Origin of kang

From the Chinese word kàng

Example Sentences

“Though his views will come into closer view at the parliamentary confirmation hearing, Shin’s past remarks, coupled with Korea’s macroeconomic conditions, suggest he will take a relatively hawkish policy stance,” ING economist Min Joo Kang said.

From The Wall Street Journal

BTS are the music vanguard of a Korean cultural wave, which includes Oscar-winning films like "Parasite" and "KPop Demon Hunters", hit dramas like "Squid Game", Nobel-winning author Han Kang, food and cosmetics endorsed by the likes of Kylie Jenner.

From Barron's

Much of the domestic reaction centred on Korean-Canadian co-director Maggie Kang's emotional acceptance speech, with the Seoul-born filmmaker dedicating the prizes to her motherland.

From Barron's

A headline in the Hankook Ilbo newspaper quoted Kang's address directly, blaring: "This is for Korea and Koreans everywhere".

From Barron's

News channel YTN lavished praise on Kang's "heartfelt message to Korea", referring to the movie by its affectionate shorthand "Kedehun", a combination of the title's first three syllables.

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