우수의
usuui
In Korean, the word 'even' in an arithmetic context is translated as 우수의 (usuui) or 짝수의.
Meaning: arithmetic: divisible by two (adj)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 우수의 | usuui |
| 짝수의 | jjaksuui |
In mathematics, these terms are used to describe numbers that are divisible by two.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 짝수의 is based on the root 짝, which literally refers to a 'pair' or 'couple', implying that the number is composed of pairs.
Which one should you use?
While 우수의 is a valid term, 짝수 is the standard and most common way to say 'even number' in a mathematical context.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
usuui
Did you know?
- In Korean, the word for 'odd number' is 홀수. This is derived from 홀, which refers to a single person or someone who is alone, contrasting the 'pair' logic of 짝수.
- In traditional Korean folk beliefs, 홀수 (odd numbers) were often considered more auspicious or 'yang', while 짝수 (even numbers) were associated with 'yin' or stability.
- In Korean, the root 짝 used in 짝수 is also the word for a 'partner' or 'mate' in a romantic sense. This highlights how mathematical evenness is culturally viewed as the state of being paired up.
Example sentences for Korean are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two students are solving a math problem together.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우 씨, 우수의 답을 찾았어요?Hyeon-u ssi, usu-ui dabeul chajasseoyo?Hyeon-u, did you find the even answer?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 지은 씨. 여기 있어요.ne, Jieun ssi. yeogi isseoyo.Yes, Jieun. It is right here.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말요? 어떻게 계산했어요?jeongmalyo? eotteoke gyesanhaesseoyo?Really? How did you calculate it?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo공식을 사용해서 쉽게 풀었어요.gong-sigeul sayonghaeseo swipge pureosseoyo.I solved it easily using the formula.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “even” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
