천칭자리
cheonchingjari
The English phrase Libra is translated into Korean as 천칭자리 (cheonchingjari).
천칭자리 is the name used for the astrological sign Libra.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 천칭 means 'balance' or 'scales'.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can modify this term with particles: adding 의 makes it possessive (Libra's or of Libra), while adding 를 makes it the object of a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
cheonchingjari
Did you know?
- While 천칭 is used for the constellation Libra, it is also the term for the physical handheld balance scales used in traditional Korean markets.
- The word 자리 in 천칭자리 literally means 'seat' or 'place'. In Korean, all constellations are named as if the stars are occupying a specific seat in the sky.
- In Korean fortune-telling, the concept of a 'star sign' is expressed as 별자리, which literally translates to 'star seat'.
Examples in context
- 천칭자리는 기분 변화가 심한 사람들이 많다.Libras are known to have frequent mood swings.
- 그녀는 천칭자리인가요?geunyeoneun cheonchingjari-ingayo?Is she a Libra?
- 천칭자리는 성격이 좋다고 해요.cheonchingjarineun seonggyeogi jotago haeyo.They say Libras have good personalities.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their zodiac signs at a cafe.
- 수빈 Su-bin지훈 씨는 무슨 별자리예요?jihun ssineun museun byeoljari-yeyo?Jihoon, what is your zodiac sign?
- 지훈 Ji-hun저는 천칭자리예요.jeoneun cheonchingjari-yeyo.I am a Libra.
- 수빈 Su-bin와, 정말 잘 어울려요!wa, jeongmal jal eoullyeoyo!Wow, that suits you perfectly!
- 지훈 Ji-hun수빈 씨는요?subin ssineun-yo?How about you, Subin?
