Difference between teacher's desk and blackboard in Korean

교탁·칠판

teacher's desk

교탁teacher's desk

교탁 means the teacher's desk at the front of a classroom. Teachers often put books, papers, or a computer on it during class. Students also use this word when they talk about things on, under, or near the desk.

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blackboard

칠판blackboard

A blackboard (칠판) is a dark board that people write on with chalk. You usually see it in a classroom at school. We use this word when talking about lessons, teachers, and things written for students to read.

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The difference

칠판 is the board at the front of the classroom that teachers write on. 교탁 is the desk in front of it, where the teacher puts books or a computer.