Korean Slang 226. 산스장

산스장 (sanseujang)

Illustration of Korean slang sanseujang: An outdoor workout area on a mountain.
Original AI-created illustration for Korean Slang 226.

What 산스장 means

An outdoor workout area on a mountain.

When Koreans use it

Refer playfully to exercise equipment along a mountain trail or hillside park.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 여기 운동 기구도 있네.

B: 동네 산스장이야.

English

A: There are exercise machines here too.

B: It's our neighborhood mountain gym.

Use it with care

A blend of 산 and 헬스장. Usually not a commercial fitness center.

From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.

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