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A2 noun #12,000 am häufigsten 8 Min. Lesezeit

수평선

supyeongseon

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At the A1 level, you only need to know that **수평선** means the 'line at the sea'. Think of it as a special word for the beach. You can use it in very simple sentences like '수평선이 예뻐요' (The horizon is pretty). It is a noun, so you can point at it and say the word. You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet. Just remember: Sea + Line = 수평선. It helps you describe pictures of the ocean or tell your friends what you see when you go to the beach in Korea. It's a 'sightseeing' word.

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At the A2 level, you should be able to use **수평선** with basic particles and action verbs. You can describe the sun rising (해가 뜨다) or setting (해가 지다) over the horizon. You should also start distinguishing it from '지평선' (land horizon). You might use it in sentences like '수평선 너머에 무엇이 있을까요?' (What might be beyond the horizon?). This level focuses on using the word to describe simple experiences and travel plans. You can also use basic adjectives like '멀다' (far) or '가깝다' (close—though the horizon is never really close!) to describe your perspective.

At the B1 level, you can use **수평선** to describe more detailed scenes and emotions. You might talk about how the horizon looks during different weather conditions—like being 'misty' (안개가 끼다) or 'clear' (명확하다). You can use it in the context of photography or art, describing the composition of a picture. You should be comfortable using various particles like '-까지' (until/to) and '-을 따라' (along). For example, '수평선까지 파란색이에요' (It is blue all the way to the horizon). You also start to understand its use in song lyrics and simple poems about longing or travel.

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At the B2 level, **수평선** moves into more abstract and technical territory. You can discuss the scientific aspects of the horizon, such as how it changes with altitude, using more complex sentence structures. You can also use the word metaphorically in discussions about goals, limits, or the future. You will encounter this word in news reports about maritime borders or environmental issues. You should be able to compare '수평선' with other types of boundaries and use it fluently in descriptive writing. Your vocabulary should include related terms like '수평면' (horizontal plane) or '수평적' (horizontal/egalitarian).

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At the C1 level, you understand the deep literary and philosophical implications of **수평선**. You can analyze how authors use the horizon as a symbol for the infinite or the unattainable in modern Korean literature. You are familiar with its use in professional contexts, such as oceanography, navigation, or advanced geometry. You can use the word in nuanced ways, perhaps discussing the '수평선' in the context of social hierarchy (horizontal vs. vertical structures). Your use of the word is indistinguishable from a native speaker, including its use in complex idiomatic expressions or high-level academic discourse.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of **수평선**, including its etymological roots in Hanja and its historical usage in classical Korean texts. You can engage in deep philosophical debates about the concept of the horizon as a human perception versus a physical reality. You can appreciate the subtle wordplay in avant-garde poetry that might subvert the traditional meaning of '수평선'. You are also aware of regional dialects or archaic terms that might have been used in place of '수평선' in the past. The word is no longer just a vocabulary item but a tool for sophisticated artistic and intellectual expression.

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수평선 means the sea horizon. It is used exclusively for water landscapes.
It is composed of Hanja: 水 (water), 平 (flat), and 線 (line).
It differs from 지평선, which is the horizon seen over land or plains.
Commonly used in travel, weather reports, and poetic descriptions of the ocean.

The Korean word 수평선 (Supyeongseon) is a compound noun derived from Hanja (Sino-Korean characters) that describes the visual boundary where the sea meets the sky. To understand its essence, we must look at its components: 수 (水 - water), 평 (平 - flat/level), and 선 (線 - line). Literally translated, it means the 'water-level-line'. This specific term is used exclusively for the horizon seen over a body of water, most commonly the ocean. In a country like South Korea, which is surrounded by sea on three sides, this word carries a deep cultural and emotional resonance, often appearing in poetry, songs, and travel literature.

Visual Context: When you stand on a beach in Busan or Sokcho and look out into the distance, the straight line where the blue of the East Sea meets the blue of the sky is the 수평선. It represents the limit of human vision and the beginning of the unknown.
Emotional Nuance: In Korean culture, the horizon is often associated with longing (그리움), hope, and the passage of time. The sun rising or setting over the 수평선 is a symbolic event, especially on New Year's Day.
Scientific Precision: While 'horizon' in English can be general, Korean distinguishes between the sea horizon (수평선) and the land horizon (지평선). Using '수평선' correctly shows a higher level of linguistic precision.

저 멀리 수평선 너머로 배가 사라졌어요. (The ship disappeared beyond the horizon over there.)

People use this word most frequently during vacations, when describing scenery, or in creative writing. It is a staple in the vocabulary of anyone describing a coastal landscape. Because it is a noun, it often pairs with verbs like '보이다' (to be seen), '바라보다' (to gaze at), or '넘다' (to cross). When the sun rises, we say '수평선 위로 해가 뜨다'. When a ship is far away, it is '수평선에 걸치다' (hanging on the horizon). Understanding this word is key to appreciating the Korean aesthetic of the sea.

Using 수평선 effectively requires understanding its common grammatical collocations. Since it is a physical boundary, it often takes locative particles like '-에' (at/on), '-에서' (from), or '-너머로' (beyond). In Korean, describing the horizon is not just about stating its existence but describing the action occurring around it. For instance, the horizon can be 'clear' (뚜렷하다) or 'blurry' (흐릿하다) depending on the weather conditions. Below are detailed ways to integrate this word into your speech.

Describing Location: Use '수평선에' to indicate something is positioned exactly on the line. Example: '수평선에 돛단배가 보여요' (A sailboat is visible on the horizon).
Describing Movement: Use '수평선 너머로' to describe something moving past the line. Example: '해가 수평선 너머로 저물고 있어요' (The sun is setting beyond the horizon).
Describing Appearance: Use descriptive adjectives like '끝없는' (endless) or '푸른' (blue). Example: '끝없는 수평선을 보고 있으면 마음이 편안해져요' (Looking at the endless horizon makes my heart feel at peace).

안개 때문에 수평선이 잘 보이지 않아요. (The horizon is not clearly visible because of the fog.)

우리는 수평선을 따라 끝없이 항해했습니다. (We sailed endlessly along the horizon.)

In more advanced contexts, '수평선' can be used metaphorically to represent a goal or a limit. For example, '희망의 수평선' (the horizon of hope). However, for A2 learners, focusing on its literal use at the beach is most beneficial. Practice by looking at pictures of the ocean and identifying the '수평선' while describing what the weather is like or what objects (ships, sun, birds) are near it. This reinforces the connection between the noun and its environmental context.

You will encounter the word 수평선 in several specific real-world scenarios in Korea. It is not a word of daily grit like '밥' (rice) or '물' (water), but it is a word of beauty and observation. Whether you are consuming Korean media or traveling through the peninsula, here is where it will pop up. First and foremost, you will hear it in **weather forecasts (기상 예보)**. When meteorologists describe visibility at sea for fishermen or travelers, they often mention how clear the '수평선' is. If the '수평선' is obscured by fine dust (미세먼지) or fog (안개), it is a sign for caution.

K-Pop and Literature: Lyrics often use '수평선' to create a sense of vastness or distance. Songs about summer, parting ways at the shore, or dreaming of the future frequently feature this word. It provides a romantic backdrop to the narrative.
Tourism and Travel: Travel guides for Gangwon-do or Jeju Island will use '수평선' to sell the view. Phrases like '수평선이 한눈에 들어오는 카페' (A cafe where the horizon is visible at a glance) are very common in marketing.

오늘 동해안은 수평선까지 아주 깨끗하게 보입니다. (Today, the East Coast is visible very clearly all the way to the horizon.)

Furthermore, in educational settings, children learn this word early on to distinguish between the geometry of 'vertical' (수직) and 'horizontal' (수평). Thus, while it has a romantic side, it also has a functional, mathematical side. If you are watching a documentary about marine life or shipping, the narrator will use '수평선' to describe the scale of the ocean. It is a word that bridges the gap between the poetic and the practical, making it essential for any learner who wants to describe the natural world in Korean with accuracy and flair.

The most frequent mistake learners make with 수평선 is confusing it with its land-based counterpart, 지평선 (Jipyeongseon). In English, we use the single word 'horizon' for both the sea and the land. However, in Korean, if you look at the sunset over a mountain range or a flat plain and call it '수평선', a native speaker will immediately notice the error. '수' (水) means water, so it must involve water. If you are looking at land, you must use '지' (地), which means earth.

Confusion with '수직선': Some learners mix up '수평선' (horizontal line) with '수직선' (vertical line). Remember that '평' (平) means flat, like a floor or the surface of the sea.
Misusing Particles: Learners often say '수평선을 보다' (look at the horizon) correctly, but struggle with '수평선으로 가다' (go to the horizon). Since the horizon isn't a reachable physical destination, '수평선 방향으로' (in the direction of the horizon) is often more accurate.

❌ 산 너머 수평선이 아름다워요. (Incorrect: The sea-horizon beyond the mountains is beautiful.)

✅ 바다 너머 수평선이 아름다워요. (Correct: The horizon beyond the sea is beautiful.)

Another subtle mistake is pronunciation. The '평' (pyeong) requires a strong burst of air (aspirated). If you pronounce it too softly, it might sound like '병' (bottle/illness), which changes the meaning entirely. Ensure you emphasize the 'P' sound. Lastly, avoid overusing the word in casual city conversations. It's a word of nature; using it while looking at a tall building would be incorrect unless you're being highly metaphorical. Stick to 'horizon' in natural, wide-open water contexts.

While 수평선 is the standard term for the sea horizon, there are several related words that learners should know to expand their descriptive range. Understanding the nuances between these terms will help you sound more like a native speaker and allow you to describe different types of boundaries and edges in the landscape. The most important comparison is with '지평선', but others like '해안선' and '경계선' are also vital.

수평선 vs. 지평선: 수평선 (Water Horizon) vs. 지평선 (Land Horizon). Use the former at the beach, the latter on a plain or field.
수평선 vs. 해안선 (Haeanseon): 수평선 is the far-off line where sea meets sky. 해안선 is the 'coastline'—the line where the water meets the sand/land right at your feet.
수평선 vs. 경계선 (Gyeonggyeseon): 경계선 is a general term for any 'boundary' or 'border'. 수평선 is a specific type of visual boundary.

파도가 해안선을 따라 밀려와요. (Waves are rolling in along the coastline.) - Contrast this with looking far out at the 수평선.

In literary contexts, you might also hear **'하늘 끝' (the end of the sky)** or **'바다 끝' (the end of the sea)**. These are more poetic and less technical than '수평선'. However, '수평선' remains the most versatile and commonly used term for describing that majestic line in the distance. When writing an essay or a social media post about your trip to the ocean, '수평선' is the most sophisticated and accurate choice.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The character 平 (pyeong) is the same one used in 'Pyeongchang' (peaceful prosperity) and 'Pyeongtaek'. It conveys a sense of flatness and peace.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /su.pʰjʌŋ.sʌn/

US /su.pʰjʌŋ.sʌn/

The primary stress is on the second syllable '평' (pyeong).

Reimt sich auf

지평선 (Jipyeongseon) 수직선 (Sujikseon) 곡선 (Gokseon) 직선 (Jikseon) 광선 (Gwangseon) 우선 (Useon) 시선 (Siseon) 해안선 (Haeanseon)

Häufige Fehler

Pronouncing '평' as '병' (byeong) without aspiration.
Mixing up the 'eo' sound in 'seon' with 'u' (sun).
Failing to pronounce the final 'n' clearly.
Vowel length: making 'su' too long.
Slurring 'pyeong' and 'seon' together.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 2/5

The Hanja roots are clear, and the word is common in descriptive texts.

Schreiben 3/5

Spelling 'pyeong' correctly requires attention to the vowel 'eo'.

Sprechen 3/5

Aspiration of the 'p' in 'pyeong' is key for native-like sound.

Hören 2/5

Distinctive sound, usually easy to pick out in context.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

바다 (Sea) 하늘 (Sky) 선 (Line) 물 (Water) 평평하다 (To be flat)

Als Nächstes lernen

지평선 (Land horizon) 수직 (Vertical) 해안선 (Coastline) 항해 (Sailing) 일출 (Sunrise)

Fortgeschritten

곡률 (Curvature) 원근법 (Perspective) 망망대해 (Vast ocean) 임계점 (Critical point) 수렴 (Convergence)

Wichtige Grammatik

Locative Particle -에

수평선에 배가 있다.

Directional Particle -너머로

수평선 너머로 해가 진다.

Connective -으며 (While)

수평선을 바라보며 생각에 잠겼다.

Adverbial -게

수평선이 붉게 물들었다.

Noun Modifying Form -ㄴ/은

끝없는 수평선이 펼쳐졌다.

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Beispiele nach Niveau

수평선이 보여요.

I can see the horizon.

Basic subject + verb structure.

수평선은 파란색이에요.

The horizon is blue.

Topic marker '은' used for description.

바다에 수평선이 있어요.

There is a horizon at the sea.

Locative particle '에' with '있다'.

수평선이 아주 멀어요.

The horizon is very far.

Adverb '아주' modifying the adjective '멀다'.

저기 수평선을 보세요.

Look at the horizon over there.

Imperative form '-세요'.

수평선이 일직선이에요.

The horizon is a straight line.

Noun '일직선' (straight line) as a predicate.

수평선 위에 해가 있어요.

The sun is above the horizon.

Postposition '위에' (above).

수평선이 예쁜 바다예요.

It is a sea with a pretty horizon.

Adjective '예쁜' modifying '바다'.

해가 수평선 위로 떠올라요.

The sun is rising above the horizon.

Directional particle '위로'.

배 한 척이 수평선에 걸쳐 있어요.

A ship is sitting on the horizon.

Verb '걸치다' meaning to span or sit on.

수평선 너머에는 무엇이 있을까요?

What might be beyond the horizon?

Conjecture ending '-을까요'.

우리는 수평선을 바라보며 걸었어요.

We walked while looking at the horizon.

Connective '-으며' (while).

날씨가 맑아서 수평선이 잘 보여요.

The horizon is clearly visible because the weather is clear.

Causal connective '-아서/어서'.

수평선 끝까지 가보고 싶어요.

I want to try going to the end of the horizon.

Desire ending '-고 싶다'.

제주도 바다의 수평선은 정말 멋져요.

The horizon of the Jeju Island sea is really cool.

Possessive particle '의'.

수평선이 하늘과 맞닿아 있어요.

The horizon is touching the sky.

Verb '맞닿다' (to touch/meet).

안개 때문에 수평선이 희미하게 보여요.

The horizon looks faint because of the fog.

Adverbial form '-게' for '희미하다'.

수평선을 경계로 바다와 하늘이 나뉩니다.

The sea and sky are divided with the horizon as the boundary.

Expression '-을 경계로' (with ... as the boundary).

망원경으로 수평선 근처를 살펴보세요.

Look around the horizon with binoculars.

Instrumental particle '으로'.

수평선이 붉게 물드는 노을이 아름답네요.

The sunset where the horizon turns red is beautiful.

Exclamatory ending '-네요'.

그는 수평선을 응시하며 깊은 생각에 잠겼다.

He stared at the horizon and fell into deep thought.

Literary style ending '-다'.

수평선이 일직선으로 뻗어 있는 모습이 장관입니다.

The sight of the horizon stretching in a straight line is magnificent.

Noun '장관' (magnificent sight).

구름이 수평선 아래로 내려앉은 것 같아요.

It looks like the clouds have settled below the horizon.

Conjecture '-ㄴ 것 같다'.

수평선을 향해 끝없이 펼쳐진 바다를 보세요.

Look at the sea stretching endlessly toward the horizon.

Directional phrase '향해' (toward).

지구의 곡률 때문에 수평선은 완벽한 직선이 아닙니다.

Due to the Earth's curvature, the horizon is not a perfect straight line.

Scientific term '곡률' (curvature).

수평선 너머로 사라지는 배를 보며 인생의 무상함을 느꼈다.

Watching the ship disappear beyond the horizon, I felt the futility of life.

Abstract noun '무상함' (futility/impermanence).

수평선은 보는 이의 높이에 따라 그 거리가 달라집니다.

The distance of the horizon varies depending on the height of the observer.

Expression '-에 따라' (depending on).

작가는 수평선을 자유와 구속의 경계로 묘사했습니다.

The author described the horizon as the boundary between freedom and restraint.

Verb '묘사하다' (to describe/depict).

수평선이 보이지 않을 정도로 폭풍우가 몰아치고 있어요.

A storm is raging to the extent that the horizon is not visible.

Degree expression '-을 정도로'.

밤이 되자 수평선 근처에 고깃배들의 불빛이 가득했다.

As night fell, the lights of fishing boats were full near the horizon.

Time connective '-자' (as soon as/when).

수평선을 등지고 앉아 파도 소리에 귀를 기울였다.

I sat with my back to the horizon and listened to the sound of the waves.

Expression '등지고' (with one's back to).

수평선은 우리에게 끝이 아니라 새로운 시작을 의미합니다.

The horizon means to us not an end, but a new beginning.

Contrastive structure 'A-이 아니라 B'.

수평선이라는 가상의 선은 인간 인식의 한계를 상징한다.

The imaginary line called the horizon symbolizes the limits of human perception.

Appositive structure '-이라는'.

망망대해의 수평선은 고독과 평온을 동시에 선사한다.

The horizon of the vast ocean provides both solitude and tranquility.

Advanced noun '망망대해' (vast, trackless ocean).

수평선과 지평선이 만나는 지점은 기하학적으로 흥미로운 연구 대상이다.

The point where the sea horizon and land horizon meet is a geometrically interesting subject of study.

Complex noun phrase '연구 대상'.

시인은 수평선을 '하늘의 입술'이라고 은유적으로 표현했다.

The poet metaphorically expressed the horizon as the 'lips of the sky'.

Quotative '라고' with '은유적' (metaphorical).

수평선 너머의 미지의 세계에 대한 갈망이 대항해 시대를 열었다.

The longing for the unknown world beyond the horizon opened the Age of Discovery.

Historical context '대항해 시대'.

수평선의 높낮이는 관찰자의 위치에 따른 상대적인 개념일 뿐이다.

The height of the horizon is merely a relative concept depending on the observer's position.

Limiting particle '뿐이다'.

안개 속에서 수평선이 소멸하자 공간에 대한 감각이 마비되었다.

As the horizon vanished in the fog, the sense of space became paralyzed.

Advanced verb '소멸하다' (to vanish/extinguish).

수평선을 가로지르는 빛의 굴절 현상은 신비로운 분위기를 자아낸다.

The refraction of light across the horizon creates a mysterious atmosphere.

Idiomatic '분위기를 자아내다' (to create an atmosphere).

수평선은 실재하는 물리적 실체가 아니라, 시각적 현상에 기인한 추상적 경계이다.

The horizon is not an existing physical entity, but an abstract boundary resulting from a visual phenomenon.

Formal academic style '기인한' (resulting from).

찰나의 순간, 수평선에 걸린 태양은 우주의 질서를 대변하는 듯했다.

In a fleeting moment, the sun caught on the horizon seemed to represent the order of the universe.

Advanced noun '찰나' (fleeting moment).

그의 철학에서 수평선은 도달할 수 없는 진리의 임계점을 상징한다.

In his philosophy, the horizon symbolizes the unreachable critical point of truth.

Technical term '임계점' (critical point).

수평선의 수렴은 원근법의 기초이자 공간 지각의 핵심적인 기제이다.

The convergence of the horizon is the basis of perspective and a core mechanism of spatial perception.

Technical term '기제' (mechanism).

해무가 수평선을 집어삼키자 바다와 하늘의 위계가 사라졌다.

As the sea fog swallowed the horizon, the hierarchy of sea and sky disappeared.

Personification '집어삼키다' (to swallow up).

수평선을 향한 인류의 끊임없는 응시는 탐험의 원동력이 되어 왔다.

Humanity's constant gaze toward the horizon has been the driving force of exploration.

Present perfect progressive nuance '-어 왔다'.

수평선이 그리는 완만한 곡선은 대지의 광활함을 역설적으로 증명한다.

The gentle curve drawn by the horizon paradoxically proves the vastness of the earth.

Adverb '역설적으로' (paradoxically).

수평선이라는 존재는 부재함으로써 그 가치를 드러내는 역설적 기호이다.

The existence of the horizon is a paradoxical sign that reveals its value through its absence.

Philosophical phrasing '부재함으로써' (by being absent).

Häufige Kollokationen

수평선이 보이다

수평선 너머

수평선 위로

수평선을 바라보다

수평선에 걸치다

끝없는 수평선

푸른 수평선

수평선을 따라

수평선이 뚜렷하다

수평선이 맞닿다

Häufige Phrasen

수평선을 넘다

— To cross the horizon; often used for long voyages.

배가 수평선을 넘어가고 있다.

수평선에 닿다

— To reach the horizon (visually).

내 시선이 수평선에 닿았다.

수평선이 흐릿하다

— The horizon is blurry (due to weather).

미세먼지 때문에 수평선이 흐릿하다.

수평선을 등지다

— To have one's back to the horizon.

수평선을 등지고 사진을 찍었다.

수평선이 갈라지다

— Literary: The horizon seems to split (during sunrise/sunset).

빛에 의해 수평선이 갈라지는 듯했다.

수평선을 응시하다

— To stare intently at the horizon.

그는 무언가 기다리는 듯 수평선을 응시했다.

수평선 아래로

— Below the horizon line.

해가 수평선 아래로 완전히 내려갔다.

수평선 부근

— Near the horizon area.

수평선 부근에 구름이 많다.

수평선을 그리다

— To draw a horizontal line (literal or figurative).

화가는 캔버스에 수평선을 그렸다.

수평선의 끝

— The very end/edge of the horizon.

수평선의 끝은 어디일까요?

Wird oft verwechselt mit

수평선 vs 지평선

This is for land. '수' means water, '지' means earth.

수평선 vs 해안선

This is the coastline (close by), whereas '수평선' is the far horizon.

수평선 vs 수직선

This means a vertical line. '평' means flat/horizontal.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"수평선을 긋다"

— To draw a line; metaphorically to set a boundary or a standard.

그는 일과 사생활 사이에 수평선을 그었다.

Metaphorical

"수평선상의 관계"

— A horizontal relationship; an egalitarian or equal relationship.

우리는 수평선상의 관계를 지향한다.

Formal/Social

"수평선 너머의 꿈"

— A dream beyond the horizon; a distant or grand ambition.

그녀는 수평선 너머의 꿈을 꾼다.

Literary

"수평선을 달리다"

— To run along the horizon; to maintain a steady, unchanging state.

경제 지표가 수평선을 달리고 있다.

Economic

"수평선에 해가 걸리다"

— Specifically refers to the golden hour of sunrise or sunset.

수평선에 해가 걸릴 때가 가장 아름답다.

Descriptive

"수평선이 무너지다"

— When the horizon disappears due to fog; metaphorically losing direction.

슬픔에 수평선이 무너지는 기분이었다.

Poetic

"수평선과 나란히"

— Side by side with the horizon; in parallel.

배가 수평선과 나란히 이동한다.

Technical

"수평선을 뚫다"

— To break through the horizon (usually a rising sun).

태양이 수평선을 뚫고 솟아올랐다.

Literary

"수평선의 고요"

— The silence of the horizon; absolute peace.

수평선의 고요가 나를 감쌌다.

Literary

"수평선을 품다"

— To embrace the horizon; to have a broad mind or large vision.

바다처럼 수평선을 품는 사람이 되어라.

Inspirational

Leicht verwechselbar

수평선 vs 지평선

Both mean 'horizon' in English.

수평선 is for the sea; 지평선 is for the land/plains.

바다에는 수평선이 있고, 벌판에는 지평선이 있다.

수평선 vs 수직선

Both involve the root '선' (line) and '수'.

수평선 is horizontal; 수직선 is vertical.

수평선은 가로 선이고, 수직선은 세로 선이다.

수평선 vs 해안선

Both relate to the sea and lines.

해안선 is the edge of the land; 수평선 is the distant meeting of sea and sky.

해안선을 따라 걷다가 먼 수평선을 보았다.

수평선 vs 수선

Similar sound.

수선 means repair or a perpendicular line in math.

옷을 수선하러 갔다.

수평선 vs 평선

Shortened form.

Usually not used alone; always needs '수' or '지' to specify context.

N/A

Satzmuster

N + 이/가 보여요

수평선이 보여요.

N + 너머로 V

수평선 너머로 가요.

N + 을/를 따라 V

수평선을 따라 걸어요.

N + 에 걸쳐 있다

해가 수평선에 걸쳐 있다.

N + 이라는 가상의 선

수평선이라는 가상의 선.

N + 에 기인하다

시각적 현상에 기인한 수평선.

N + 위로 해가 뜨다

수평선 위로 해가 뜬다.

N + 까지 펼쳐지다

수평선까지 펼쳐진 바다.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

수평 (Horizontal/Level)

수평면 (Horizontal plane)

수평기 (Leveling tool)

Verben

수평을 유지하다 (To maintain level/horizontal state)

Adjektive

수평적이다 (To be horizontal/egalitarian)

Verwandt

지평선 (Land horizon)

해안선 (Coastline)

수직 (Vertical)

바다 (Sea)

하늘 (Sky)

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frequency

Common in coastal areas, travel literature, and weather reports.

Häufige Fehler

Using 수평선 for a field. → 지평선
수평선 is only for water (수 = water).
Pronouncing it '수병선'. → 수평선
The 'p' must be aspirated. 'Byeong' means bottle.
Saying '수평선을 가다'. → 수평선 방향으로 가다
You can't reach the horizon, so you go 'in its direction'.
Confusing with 해안선. → 수평선
Use 수평선 for the far distance, 해안선 for the shore.
Writing '수평선에 해가 뜨다' (always). → 수평선 위로 해가 뜨다
'위로' (above/upward) is more natural for the action of rising.

Tipps

The 'S' Rule

S is for Sea. Su is for Water. Su-pyeong-seon is the Sea Line.

Particles Matter

Use '-에' for location on the line, '-너머로' for movement beyond it.

Sunrise Watching

If you go to the East Sea for New Year, use this word to describe the sun rising.

Aspirate the P

Make sure you blow out air when saying 'pyeong' to avoid confusion.

Descriptive Adjectives

Use words like '끝없는' (endless) or '흐릿한' (blurry) to make your writing better.

Context Clues

If you hear '바다' (sea), expect '수평선'. If you hear '들판' (field), expect '지평선'.

Learn the Opposites

Learn '수직선' (vertical line) at the same time to anchor the concept.

Be Poetic

Koreans find descriptions of the horizon very romantic and peaceful.

Check the Hanja

Recognizing 水 (water) will always tell you this word is about the sea.

Don't Mix with Land

Never use 수평선 when looking at mountains or a desert.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'SU' as 'Sea' and 'PYEONG' as 'Plain/Flat'. The 'SEON' is the 'Line'. SU-PYEONG-SEON = Sea-Flat-Line.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a blue line separating a blue sky and a blue ocean. That line is the 수평선.

Word Web

바다 (Sea) 하늘 (Sky) 배 (Ship) 해 (Sun) 파도 (Wave) 모래 (Sand) 구름 (Cloud) 갈매기 (Seagull)

Herausforderung

Go to Google Images and search for '수평선'. Describe five different pictures using the word and a different adjective for each (e.g., clear, blurry, red, blue, far).

Wortherkunft

Derived from Sino-Korean (Hanja) roots. Korean vocabulary heavily utilizes Hanja for technical and descriptive terms.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: 水 (Water) + 平 (Flat/Level) + 線 (Line). Literally, the line of flat water.

Sino-Korean

Kultureller Kontext

No specific sensitivities, but be mindful of using the correct term for the sea vs. land to avoid sounding uneducated in formal settings.

English speakers often just say 'horizon' regardless of land or sea. Learning '수평선' helps you sound more poetic and precise in Korean.

The song '수평선' (Horizon) by various Korean artists often focuses on nostalgia. Commonly used in Jeju Island travel slogans. A key visual element in Korean 'Sea' movies like 'Haeundae'.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

At the Beach

수평선이 예뻐요
수평선에 배가 있어요
수평선까지 얼마나 멀어요?
수평선을 배경으로 사진 찍자

Weather Forecast

수평선 가시거리
수평선이 흐립니다
수평선이 맑게 보입니다
안개가 수평선을 가렸습니다

Photography/Art

수평선을 맞춰주세요
수평선이 기울어졌어요
수평선 구도가 좋네요
수평선을 중심으로

Poetry/Music

수평선 너머의 그대
수평선에 맺힌 눈물
끝없는 수평선처럼
수평선을 향한 노래

Navigation/Sailing

수평선을 주시하다
수평선 방향으로 항해
수평선에 나타난 물체
수평선 아래로 침몰

Gesprächseinstiege

"바다에 가면 수평선을 보는 걸 좋아하세요?"

"수평선 너머에는 정말 무엇이 있을까요?"

"수평선에서 해가 뜨는 걸 본 적이 있어요?"

"수평선이 가장 아름다운 바다는 어디라고 생각하세요?"

"수평선을 보면 어떤 기분이 드나요?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

오늘 본 바다의 수평선에 대해 묘사해 보세요. (Describe the sea horizon you saw today.)

수평선 너머로 여행을 간다면 어디로 가고 싶나요? (If you could travel beyond the horizon, where would you go?)

나에게 수평선은 어떤 의미인가요? (What does the horizon mean to you?)

수평선이 보이지 않는 안개 낀 바다를 본 적이 있나요? (Have you ever seen a foggy sea where the horizon wasn't visible?)

수평선과 지평선의 차이점에 대해 설명해 보세요. (Explain the difference between the sea horizon and land horizon.)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

Technically yes, if the lake is large enough that you can't see the other side and it looks like the sky meets the water. However, it's most commonly used for the ocean.

It is 水 (Water) + 平 (Flat) + 線 (Line). This helps you remember that it must involve water.

Yes, especially in a country like Korea with many coasts. It's a standard word taught in elementary school.

You say '수평선 너머로' or '수평선 저편에'.

Yes, it can represent a goal, a limit, or the future, similar to how 'horizon' is used in English.

수평 is the noun/adjective for 'horizontal' or 'level'. 수평선 is the specific 'horizontal line' of the horizon.

It's a strong 'p' sound with air, followed by 'young'. Avoid making it sound like 'byeong'.

Not really, but '수평적' (horizontal) is used in business to describe non-hierarchical company cultures.

Because while it's a specific noun, it's very common in travel and descriptive contexts that A2 learners encounter.

Yes, you often say the sun rises 'over the 수평선'.

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