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Asian in Korean

Asian in Korean is 동양인, 아시아인, 남아시아인 — Asian means a person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.

Asian in Korean

동양인
noun
Pronounced: dong'yang'in
person from Asia
아시아인
noun
Pronounced: asiain
person from Asia
남아시아인
noun
Pronounced: namasiain
person from or descended from people from the Indian sub-continent

What does "Asian" mean?

  1. noun A person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.
    "She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam."
  2. adj Relating to or coming from Asia.
    "The restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine."

Asian in a sentence

  • She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam.
  • In the UK, "Asian" commonly refers to people with heritage from India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh.
  • The restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine.

Common Korean translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Asian" in Korean?

"Asian" in Korean is 동양인, 아시아인, 남아시아인. Asian means: A person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.

How do you pronounce 동양인?

"Asian" in Korean is 동양인, pronounced "dong'yang'in".

How do you use "Asian" in a sentence?

Example: "She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam." In Korean, "Asian" is 동양인, 아시아인, 남아시아인.

Are there other ways to say "Asian" in Korean?

Yes — Korean has 3 translations listed for "Asian": 동양인, 아시아인, 남아시아인.

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