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Usages of chaekjang
방을 청소하고 책장을 정리했어요.bangeul cheongsohago chaekjangeul jeongrihaesseoyo.
I cleaned the room and organized the bookshelf.
책장 위에는 물건이 많이 있어요.chaekjang wieneun mulgeoni manhi isseoyo.
There are many items on the bookshelf.
책장 옆에 가방이 있어요.chaekjang yeope gabangi isseoyo.
There is a bag next to the bookshelf.
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