A railroad crossing is a designated point where road and rail intersect.
Palabra en 30 segundos
- A place where railway tracks cross a road.
- Often features barriers and warning signals for safety.
- Commonly found near train stations or rural areas.
개요
건널목은 '건너다'와 '목(길목)'의 합성어로, 철길과 일반 도로가 만나는 지점을 뜻합니다. 철도 교통과 도로 교통이 겹치는 곳이기 때문에 사고 예방을 위한 시설물이 필수적입니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 '건널목을 건너다', '건널목에서 멈추다'와 같은 표현으로 사용합니다. 기차가 올 때 울리는 경보음과 함께 차단기가 내려가는 풍경이 대표적입니다. 3) 흔한 상황: 기차역 근처나 시골 마을의 철길 주변에서 흔히 볼 수 있습니다. 최근에는 안전을 위해 건널목을 없애고 지하도나 육교를 만드는 추세입니다. 4) 유사어 비교: '횡단보도'는 사람이 길을 건너는 곳을 의미하지만, '건널목'은 철길과 도로가 교차하는 지점이라는 점에서 기차의 유무가 핵심적인 차이입니다.
Ejemplos
기차가 오기 전에 건널목 차단기가 내려갔습니다.
everydayThe railroad crossing barrier went down before the train arrived.
건널목에서의 사고 예방을 위해 주의가 필요합니다.
formalCaution is needed to prevent accidents at railroad crossings.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
건널목 주의
Caution at railroad crossing
Se confunde a menudo con
A crosswalk is exclusively for pedestrians crossing a road. It does not involve train tracks.
Patrones gramaticales
How to Use It
Notas de uso
Use this word when specifically referring to intersections with train tracks. It is a neutral, everyday term used by both children and adults. In formal safety announcements, it is often paired with words like '주의' (caution).
Errores comunes
Learners often confuse it with '횡단보도' (pedestrian crosswalk). Remember that '건널목' implies the presence of a train or tracks. Misusing it for a simple street crossing is a common error.
Tips
Remember the word components
Think of '건너다' (to cross) plus '목' (neck/passage). It literally means a place to cross the passage.
Safety first at crossings
Always stop when you hear the warning bell at a railroad crossing. Never rush across when the barrier is moving.
The disappearance of crossings
In modern Korean cities, many old railroad crossings are being replaced by overpasses or tunnels for safety.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the verb '건너다' (to cross) and the noun '목' (a narrow passage or junction). It refers to the specific point where a road crosses the track.
Contexto cultural
Railroad crossings are iconic symbols of rural Korea in movies and literature. They represent a meeting point between the fast-paced train and the slow-paced village life.
Truco para recordar
Imagine a train 'crossing' (건너다) the 'neck' (목) of the road. That is your railroad crossing!
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntas횡단보도는 사람이 도로를 건너는 곳이고, 건널목은 기차 선로와 도로가 교차하는 곳입니다. 즉, 기차의 유무가 가장 큰 차이점입니다.
기차가 지나갈 때는 차단기가 내려오므로 절대 진입해서는 안 됩니다. 경보음이 울리면 즉시 멈추고 안전거리를 유지해야 합니다.
영어로는 'Railroad crossing' 또는 'Level crossing'이라고 합니다. 상황에 따라 다르게 표현할 수 있습니다.
Ponte a prueba
기차가 지나갈 때 ___에서 잠시 멈춰야 합니다.
기차 선로와 도로가 교차하는 곳은 건널목입니다.
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Summary
A railroad crossing is a designated point where road and rail intersect.
- A place where railway tracks cross a road.
- Often features barriers and warning signals for safety.
- Commonly found near train stations or rural areas.
Remember the word components
Think of '건너다' (to cross) plus '목' (neck/passage). It literally means a place to cross the passage.
Safety first at crossings
Always stop when you hear the warning bell at a railroad crossing. Never rush across when the barrier is moving.
The disappearance of crossings
In modern Korean cities, many old railroad crossings are being replaced by overpasses or tunnels for safety.
Ejemplos
2 de 2기차가 오기 전에 건널목 차단기가 내려갔습니다.
The railroad crossing barrier went down before the train arrived.
건널목에서의 사고 예방을 위해 주의가 필요합니다.
Caution is needed to prevent accidents at railroad crossings.
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