What does 피시방 (pc bang) mean?
- 피시방pc bang
PC room / gaming cafe
Fine in most situations
피시방 (pc bang) means a PC room, a gaming cafe where you pay by the hour to play computer games on powerful PCs. The sign usually reads PC방, and it is a big part of Korean gaming and youth culture.
Where it comes from
피시 is the Korean spelling of "PC" and 방 means "room". The word is most often written PC방, with English letters.
How to use 피시방
PC방 are found all over Korea, many open 24 hours, with fast computers, comfortable chairs and popular games ready to play. Friends go together to play team games side by side.
You can usually order food and drinks right from your seat, and instant ramen at a PC방 is famous among gamers. Short slang for it is 피방.
The word is neutral and used by everyone. Saying 피시방 갈래? is an easy way to ask a friend to go game.
Examples
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Asking a friend after school
Explaining why you're tired
Recommending the food to a visitor
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| PC방 | PC room | The usual written form on signs. |
| 피방 | PC room (short) | Casual slang shortening. |
| 피시방 가다 | To go to a PC room | Verb phrase. |
Questions learners ask
What is a PC bang?
A Korean gaming cafe where you pay by the hour to use high-end computers. The sign usually says PC방.
How do you write PC bang in Korean?
Most signs write PC방. Spelled fully in Korean letters, it is 피시방.
Can you eat at a PC bang?
Yes. Most let you order snacks, drinks and meals like ramen from your seat.