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지역 (noun)

A particular area or part of a country or the world. Common in IELTS when discussing urban development or local culture.

💬 Example

"이 지역은 공기가 매우 깨끗합니다."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Ji' as 'Ground' (like G in Ground) and 'Yeok' as 'York' (like New York). So, 'Ji-yeok' is a 'Ground-York'—a sp...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
지방 구역 장소 일대
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '지역' for a meeting spot. → 장소 (Jangso)

Using '지역' for a seat. → 자리 (Jari)

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