hamhung

/ˈhæmhaŋ/; /ˌhæmˈhaŋ/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A city in North Korea, known as a major industrial centre.

“The city of Hamhung was severely affected by the devastating floods in the region.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement in the Korean system, equivalent to about 1,600 litres.

“The farmer used a hamhung to measure the volume of water in the storage tank.”

Synonyms

  • city
  • metropolis

Antonyms

  • rural town
  • village