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A1 noun #7,000 mais comum 8 min de leitura

계곡

gyegok Top 7,000

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Explicação 계곡 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 계곡 (Gyegok) means 'valley' or a place with water in the mountains. Think of it as a place you 'go' (가다) during the summer. You might use it in simple sentences like '계곡에 가요' (I go to the valley) or '계곡이 시원해요' (The valley is cool). It is a basic noun for nature and travel. You should associate it with 'water' and 'mountains.' At this stage, don't worry about the complex Hanja; just remember it as a destination for a fun trip.

At the A2 level, you can start describing what you do at the 계곡. Use the particle '-에서' to say '계곡에서 놀아요' (I play in the valley) or '계곡에서 수박을 먹어요' (I eat watermelon in the valley). You can also use basic adjectives to describe it, such as '맑다' (clear) or '깊다' (deep). You should understand that it is a popular place for '휴가' (vacation). You might also see it combined with other words like '계곡물' (valley water). Practice making sentences that combine the location with a specific activity.

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At the B1 level, you should understand the cultural significance of 계곡 in Korea. This includes knowing about '피서' (escaping the heat) and the types of food people eat there, like '백숙.' You should be able to follow safety warnings, such as '비가 오면 계곡에 가지 마세요' (Don't go to the valley when it rains). You can use more varied grammar patterns, like '-기 때문에' (because) or '-려고' (in order to), to explain why people visit valleys. You should also be able to distinguish it from '강' (river) or '바다' (sea) when discussing travel preferences.

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At the B2 level, you can discuss more complex topics related to 계곡, such as environmental protection or the removal of illegal structures (불법 시설물). You should be able to use the word in more formal contexts, such as describing the geography of a national park or discussing the impact of climate change on mountain streams. You might encounter the word in news reports about '계곡 범람' (valley flooding) or '수질 오염' (water pollution). Your vocabulary should expand to include related terms like '상류' (upstream) and '하류' (downstream).

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At the C1 level, you should be familiar with 계곡 in literature, history, and academic writing. You might read about how valleys were used as retreats for scholars in the Joseon Dynasty or how they are depicted in traditional landscape paintings (산수화). You should understand the nuance between '계곡,' '골짜기,' and '협곡' in descriptive writing. You can use the word metaphorically to describe 'deep valleys' of emotion or thought. You should also be able to discuss the geological formation of valleys using technical terms like '침식' (erosion) and '퇴적' (sedimentation).

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At the C2 level, you have a masterly grasp of 계곡 and its place in the Korean psyche. You can engage in deep discussions about land use policy, the tension between tourism development and ecological preservation in mountain valleys, and the philosophical implications of 'the valley' in East Asian thought (e.g., the 'Valley Spirit' in Taoism). You can interpret complex puns, idioms, and archaic references involving the word. Your use of the word is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker, whether you are writing a technical report or a piece of creative prose.

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Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas

계곡 em 30 segundos

A mountain valley with a stream.
A top summer vacation destination in Korea.
Composed of Hanja: 溪 (stream) + 谷 (valley).
Associated with cool water, rocks, and picnics.

The Korean word 계곡 (Gyegok) translates primarily to 'valley' or 'mountain stream.' However, in a cultural context, it carries a much more specific and vibrant meaning than the English word 'valley' might suggest. While 'valley' often evokes a vast geographical area like the Central Valley in California, 계곡 specifically refers to the rocky, forested areas where streams flow down through mountains. In Korea, where 70% of the land is mountainous, these locations are the quintessential summer retreat. When a Korean person says, 'Let's go to the 계곡,' they aren't just suggesting a hike; they are suggesting a full-day excursion involving sitting in cool water, eating delicious food, and escaping the humid city heat.

Geographical Context: It refers to the depression between two mountains or hills, characterized by the presence of a stream or brook. The water is typically very clear and cold because it originates from high altitudes.
Cultural Nuance: It is synonymous with 'summer vacation' (피서). Koreans often visit valleys to set up mats (돗자리), eat watermelon, and enjoy traditional dishes like 'Baeksuk' (boiled chicken) at nearby restaurants that set up tables right in the water.

여름 휴가 때 가족들과 설악산 계곡에 갔어요.

Translation: I went to a valley in Seoraksan with my family during summer vacation.

The word is composed of two Hanja characters: 溪 (Gye) meaning 'stream' and 谷 (Gok) meaning 'valley.' This etymology highlights the essential presence of water. Without a stream, a mountain depression might simply be called a '골짜기' (goljjagi), which is a more native, informal term for a valley or ravine. Use 계곡 when you are speaking about the destination or the landscape in a slightly more formal or descriptive way.

You will hear this word most frequently during the months of July and August. Weather reporters will mention '계곡물' (valley water) rising during the monsoon season (장마), and travel influencers will showcase hidden gems where the water is emerald green. It is a word that evokes feelings of freshness (상쾌함) and nature. For learners, it is a key vocabulary word for describing geography, travel plans, and seasonal activities.

계곡물이 정말 차가워요!

Translation: The valley water is really cold!

Common Associations: Waterfalls (폭포), rocks (바위), hiking trails (등산로), and shade (그늘).

Using 계곡 in a sentence is relatively straightforward as it functions as a standard noun. However, the particles you attach to it change the meaning significantly. For example, using the locative particle -에 indicates a destination, while -에서 indicates the location where an action is taking place. Because valleys are physical places, they are frequently used with verbs of movement and activity.

Destination (Direction): 우리 이번 주말에 계곡에 갈까요? (Shall we go to the valley this weekend?) - Here, '-에' shows the valley is the goal of the trip.
Location of Action: 계곡에서 수박을 먹으면 정말 맛있어요. (Eating watermelon in the valley is really delicious.) - Here, '-에서' indicates the place where the eating happens.

비가 많이 와서 계곡 출입이 금지되었습니다.

Translation: Due to heavy rain, entry to the valley has been prohibited.

When describing the attributes of a valley, you will often use adjectives like 깊다 (deep), 맑다 (clear), or 시원하다 (cool). For instance, '물이 맑은 계곡' means 'a valley with clear water.' In more advanced contexts, you might describe the 'valley wind' (계곡풍) or the 'valley floor' (계곡 바닥). Notice that 계곡 can also be used as a modifier for other nouns to create compound words, such as '계곡물' (valley water) or '계곡 산행' (valley hiking).

지리산에는 아름다운 계곡이 많습니다.

Translation: There are many beautiful valleys in Jirisan.

In formal writing or academic geography, 계곡 is used to describe the erosional landforms created by rivers. You might see phrases like '계곡의 형성 과정' (the formation process of a valley). In everyday conversation, however, it remains a word tied to relaxation and nature. If you want to sound more like a native speaker, try using it with the verb '찾다' (to find/seek), as in '시원한 계곡을 찾아 떠나요' (Let's head out to find a cool valley).

You will encounter the word 계곡 in several distinct environments in South Korea. The most common is during the summer holiday season planning. Friends will ask each other, '이번 여름에 바다로 갈까, 계곡으로 갈까?' (Should we go to the sea or the valley this summer?). This binary choice—sea vs. valley—is a classic Korean summer debate. While the beach is for swimming and sunbathing, the valley is for shade, cold water, and mountain air.

News and Safety Reports: During the monsoon season (장마), news anchors frequently warn about '계곡물 범람' (valley water overflowing). They advise campers to avoid '계곡 주변' (areas around the valley) because flash floods can happen in minutes. This is a life-saving context for the word.
Travel Programs and YouTube: Korean variety shows like '2 Days & 1 Night' or 'I Live Alone' often feature cast members visiting famous valleys. You will hear them exclaim, '우와, 계곡이다!' (Wow, it's a valley!) as they jump into the water.

갑작스러운 폭우로 계곡에 고립된 야영객들이 구조되었습니다.

Translation: Campers stranded in the valley due to sudden heavy rain were rescued.

Another place you'll hear this word is at traditional restaurants located near mountains. These restaurants are often called '계곡 식당' (valley restaurants). The servers might say, '계곡 옆 평상으로 안내해 드릴게요' (I'll guide you to the wooden platform next to the valley stream). The sound of the water, known as '계곡 물소리,' is considered a form of natural ASMR that enhances the dining experience. Furthermore, in literature and poetry, the word is used to symbolize deep, hidden parts of nature or the human soul.

In environmental discussions, you may hear '계곡 오염' (valley pollution) or '계곡 복원' (valley restoration). Recently, the Korean government has been clearing out illegal structures built by restaurants in valleys to return the natural space to the public. This '계곡 정비 사업' (valley maintenance project) has been a hot topic in the news, making the word even more prevalent in socio-political discussions.

For English speakers, the primary mistake is using 계곡 for landforms that don't have water. In English, a valley can be a dry desert valley or a vast prairie between mountains. In Korean, if it's dry and looks like a trough between mountains, it might be called a '산골' or '골짜기.' Using 계곡 implies there is a stream or at least a path where water typically flows. If you go to a dry valley and call it a 계곡, a native speaker might look for the water.

Confusion with '강' (River): Learners sometimes call a mountain stream a '강' (river). While both are water, a '강' is usually wide, slow-moving, and found in lower elevations (like the Han River). A '계곡' is narrow, fast-moving, and found in the mountains. Calling a valley stream a '강' sounds very unnatural.
Pronunciation Pitfalls: Be careful with the vowels. Some learners mispronounce it as '개곡' (Gaegok) or '기곡' (Gigok). The 'ye' sound (ㅕ) in '계' (gye) must be distinct. Also, ensure the final 'k' (ㄱ) in '곡' is a clean unreleased stop, not an aspirated 'kuh' sound.

❌ 이 강은 너무 좁아요. (This river is too narrow - referring to a valley stream)
✅ 이 계곡은 물이 맑아요. (This valley/stream has clear water.)

Another mistake is confusing 계곡 with 협곡 (Hyeopgok). While they both translate to 'valley' or 'canyon,' a 협곡 is specifically a 'gorge' or 'canyon' with very steep, narrow walls (like the Grand Canyon). Using 계곡 to describe the Grand Canyon would drastically understate its scale. Conversely, calling a small local stream area a 협곡 would sound overly dramatic, like calling a hill a 'towering peak.'

Korean has several words for 'valley' or 'stream' depending on the size, location, and nuance. Understanding these will help you choose the right word for the right situation. While 계곡 is the most versatile and common term, these alternatives provide more precision.

골짜기 (Goljjagi): This is a pure Korean word (pure-Koreans call it '순우리말'). It feels more rustic and emotional than the Hanja-derived '계곡.' It can refer to a valley without water and is often used in metaphors, like '산골짜기' (deep mountain valley).
협곡 (Hyeopgok): Translates to 'gorge' or 'canyon.' The '협' (Hyeop) means narrow. Use this for dramatic landscapes with steep cliffs on both sides. Example: 그랜드 캐니언은 거대한 협곡입니다 (The Grand Canyon is a huge canyon).
개울 (Gaeul): This refers to a small brook or stream, usually in a flatter area or near a village. It is smaller than the stream found in a '계곡.'

깊은 산 골짜기에 작은 집이 있어요.

Translation: There is a small house in a deep mountain valley.

When choosing between 계곡 and 골짜기, think about the context. If you are looking at a map or planning a trip, 계곡 is better. If you are writing a story or a poem about a lonely place in the mountains, 골짜기 sounds more evocative. Another word, 시냇물 (sinaetmul), refers specifically to the flowing water of a small stream, whereas 계곡 refers to the whole area including the land and the water.

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

In ancient Korea, valleys were considered sacred places where spirits lived, and many famous scholars built pavilions (정자) near valleys to study philosophy while listening to the water.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /ɡjeɪ.ɡɒk/

US /ɡjeɪ.ɡɑːk/

Equal stress on both syllables, though the first syllable '계' might feel slightly longer.

Rima com

태곡 (Taegok) 내곡 (Naegok) 애곡 (Aegok) 제곡 (Jegok) 체곡 (Chegok) 세곡 (Segok) 배곡 (Baegok) 패곡 (Paegok)

Erros comuns

Pronouncing 'gye' as 'ge' (like 'get').
Aspirating the final 'k' in 'gok' (making it sound like 'goke-huh').
Confusing the 'ye' sound with 'i' (sounding like 'gigok').
Making the 'g' sounds too voiced like 'b' or 'd'.
Failing to stop the final 'k' sound properly.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 1/5

Easy to recognize in texts about nature or travel.

Escrita 2/5

Simple spelling, but Hanja knowledge helps for advanced use.

Expressão oral 2/5

Requires correct pronunciation of the 'ye' vowel.

Audição 1/5

Distinct sound, usually clear in context.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

산 (mountain) 물 (water) 가다 (to go) 여름 (summer) 시원하다 (cool)

Aprenda a seguir

폭포 (waterfall) 호수 (lake) 바다 (sea) 휴가 (vacation) 등산 (hiking)

Avançado

침식 (erosion) 발원지 (source) 유역 (basin) 지형 (topography) 수질 (water quality)

Gramática essencial

Locative Particle -에서

계곡에서 수영해요.

Directional Particle -으로

계곡으로 떠나요.

Adjective Conjugation (맑다 -> 맑은)

맑은 계곡물.

Honorifics with Places

계곡에 계시다 (person staying at valley).

Descriptive ending -네(요)

계곡이 정말 시원하네요!

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Exemplos por nível

계곡에 가요.

I go to the valley.

-에 가다 (go to)

계곡이 아주 시원해요.

The valley is very cool.

Adjective '시원하다'

여기는 계곡입니다.

This is a valley.

-입니다 (polite ending)

계곡 물이 맑아요.

The valley water is clear.

Adjective '맑다'

계곡에서 놀아요.

I play in the valley.

-에서 (location of action)

계곡이 커요.

The valley is big.

Adjective '크다'

산에 계곡이 있어요.

There is a valley in the mountain.

있다 (to exist/have)

계곡에 물이 많아요.

There is a lot of water in the valley.

많다 (to be many/much)

친구들과 계곡에서 수영했어요.

I swam in the valley with friends.

Past tense -았/었어요

계곡 옆에서 밥을 먹어요.

I eat food next to the valley.

옆 (beside/next to)

여름에는 계곡이 최고예요.

In summer, the valley is the best.

최고 (the best)

계곡물이 너무 차가워요.

The valley water is too cold.

너무 (too/very)

계곡으로 여행을 가고 싶어요.

I want to go on a trip to the valley.

-고 싶다 (want to)

계곡에 가서 사진을 찍었어요.

I went to the valley and took pictures.

-아서/어서 (sequence of actions)

이 계곡은 이름이 뭐예요?

What is the name of this valley?

Interrogative '뭐예요?'

계곡 소리가 정말 좋아요.

The sound of the valley is really good.

Noun '소리' (sound)

비가 올 때는 계곡에 가면 위험해요.

It's dangerous to go to the valley when it rains.

-(으)ㄹ 때 (when)

우리는 시원한 계곡을 찾아 산에 올랐다.

We climbed the mountain to find a cool valley.

Plain style '-ㄴ다'

계곡 근처에 텐트를 쳐도 돼요?

Can I set up a tent near the valley?

-아/어도 되다 (permission)

계곡물이 깨끗해서 물고기가 보여요.

The valley water is clean, so I can see the fish.

-아서/어서 (reason)

작년에 갔던 계곡에 다시 가고 싶네요.

I want to go back to the valley I went to last year.

Retrospective '-던'

계곡 깊숙이 들어가면 공기가 달라요.

If you go deep into the valley, the air is different.

Adverbial '깊숙이'

아이들이 계곡에서 돌탑을 쌓고 있어요.

Children are stacking stone towers in the valley.

-고 있다 (progressive)

계곡의 물소리가 마음을 편하게 해 줘요.

The sound of the valley water makes me feel at peace.

-게 하다 (causative)

정부는 계곡의 불법 시설물을 철거하기로 했다.

The government decided to demolish illegal facilities in the valley.

-기로 하다 (decide to)

계곡물이 갑자기 불어날 수 있으니 주의하세요.

Be careful as the valley water can rise suddenly.

-(으)ㄹ 수 있다 (possibility)

이 계곡은 천연기념물로 지정되어 보호받고 있다.

This valley is designated as a natural monument and is being protected.

Passive voice '-받고 있다'

계곡을 따라 걷다 보면 폭포가 나옵니다.

If you walk along the valley, a waterfall appears.

-다 보면 (if one keeps doing)

무더위를 피해 계곡을 찾는 사람들이 늘고 있다.

The number of people seeking valleys to escape the sweltering heat is increasing.

Present progressive '-고 있다'

계곡의 지형적 특성상 물살이 매우 빠릅니다.

Due to the valley's topographical characteristics, the current is very fast.

Noun + 상 (due to/based on)

그 계곡은 사람들의 발길이 닿지 않아 깨끗하다.

That valley is clean because it is untouched by people.

Idiom '발길이 닿다'

계곡에서 취사 행위는 엄격히 금지되어 있습니다.

Cooking in the valley is strictly prohibited.

Formal passive '금지되어 있다'

계곡 사이로 피어오르는 안개가 몽환적이다.

The mist rising between the valleys is dreamlike.

Adjective '몽환적이다'

그는 속세를 떠나 깊은 계곡에 은거하며 지냈다.

He left the secular world and lived in seclusion in a deep valley.

Hanja-derived '은거하다'

계곡의 침식 작용으로 인해 기암괴석이 형성되었다.

Strange-looking rocks were formed due to the erosion of the valley.

-로 인해 (due to)

시인은 계곡의 물소리를 거문고 소리에 비유했다.

The poet compared the sound of the valley water to the sound of a geomungo.

A를 B에 비유하다

계곡의 생태계 복원을 위해 출입 통제 구역을 설정했다.

An access control zone was established to restore the valley's ecosystem.

Noun '생태계' (ecosystem)

계곡마다 각기 다른 전설이 내려오고 있다.

Different legends are passed down for each valley.

-마다 (each/every)

계곡의 깊이를 가늠하기 어려울 정도로 어두웠다.

It was so dark that it was hard to gauge the depth of the valley.

-(으)ㄹ 정도로 (to the extent that)

가을이 되면 계곡은 단풍으로 붉게 물든다.

In autumn, the valley is dyed red with autumn leaves.

-게 물들다 (to be dyed)

계곡의 유구한 역사는 지질학적 연구의 핵심이다.

The long history of the valley is central to geological research.

Adjective '유구하다'

그의 철학은 계곡의 물처럼 낮게 흐르는 겸손을 강조한다.

His philosophy emphasizes humility that flows low like valley water.

Metaphorical usage

계곡의 난개발은 돌이킬 수 없는 환경 파괴를 초래했다.

Indiscriminate development of the valley caused irreversible environmental destruction.

Noun '난개발' (indiscriminate development)

심산유곡의 고요함 속에서 자아를 성찰하는 시간을 가졌다.

I had time to reflect on myself in the silence of the deep mountain valley.

Four-character idiom '심산유곡'

계곡의 수로를 변경하는 것은 생태학적 재앙이 될 수 있다.

Altering the valley's waterway could be an ecological disaster.

Noun '수로' (waterway)

계곡의 발원지를 찾는 탐험대는 험난한 여정을 시작했다.

The expedition looking for the valley's source began a difficult journey.

Noun '발원지' (source/origin)

계곡의 사계절 변화는 대자연의 경이로움을 보여준다.

The change of seasons in the valley shows the wonder of Mother Nature.

Noun '경이로움' (wonder)

계곡의 물줄기가 바위를 뚫는 것은 끈기의 상징이다.

A stream of valley water piercing a rock is a symbol of perseverance.

Symbolism/Metaphor

Colocações comuns

계곡에 가다

계곡물에 발을 담그다

깊은 계곡

계곡 소리

계곡 캠핑

계곡 식당

계곡 범람

맑은 계곡

계곡 트레킹

계곡 주변

Frases Comuns

계곡물

— Water flowing in a mountain valley.

계곡물이 얼었어요.

계곡바람

— A breeze that blows through a valley.

계곡바람이 시원하게 불어온다.

계곡 산행

— Hiking along a valley stream.

계곡 산행은 여름에 하기 좋다.

계곡 피서

— Escaping the heat at a valley.

계곡 피서를 떠나는 차량들.

계곡물 소리

— The sound of running valley water.

계곡물 소리가 요란하다.

깊은 산 속 계곡

— A valley deep in the mountains.

깊은 산 속 계곡을 발견했다.

계곡 바닥

— The floor or bed of a valley.

계곡 바닥에 돌이 많다.

계곡 입구

— The entrance to a valley area.

계곡 입구에서 만나요.

유명한 계곡

— A famous or popular valley.

이곳은 경기도에서 유명한 계곡이다.

계곡물 범람

— The overflowing of a valley stream.

계곡물 범람으로 길이 막혔다.

Frequentemente confundido com

계곡 vs 강 (River)

Rivers are larger and flatter; valleys are in mountains and narrower.

계곡 vs 바다 (Sea)

The other main summer destination; saltwater vs. freshwater.

계곡 vs 골짜기 (Valley)

More native and rustic; doesn't always imply water.

Expressões idiomáticas

"심산유곡 (深山幽谷)"

— A deep mountain and a secluded valley; a very remote place.

그는 심산유곡에서 도를 닦았다.

Formal/Literary

"산전수전 (山戰水戰)"

— Literally 'mountain battles and water battles'; having gone through all sorts of hardships (not strictly 'valley', but related to the terrain).

그는 산전수전을 다 겪은 베테랑이다.

Common

"계곡의 물도 위에서 아래로 흐른다"

— Everything has a natural order or follows logic.

계곡의 물도 위에서 아래로 흐르듯이 순리대로 하세요.

Proverbial

"골이 깊으면 산도 높다"

— If the valley is deep, the mountain is high; used to mean that great hardships lead to great results.

골이 깊으면 산도 높은 법이니 포기하지 마세요.

Literary

"계곡에서 용 났다"

— A variation of '개천에서 용 난다' (A dragon rises from a stream); someone from a humble background succeeding.

그 친구 정말 계곡에서 용 났네.

Informal

"물 맑은 계곡에 고기 없다"

— Too much perfection or strictness can make a place uninhabitable (similar to 'clear water has no fish').

너무 까다롭게 굴지 마세요. 물 맑은 계곡에 고기 없는 법입니다.

Proverbial

"산 좋고 물 좋은 계곡"

— A place with beautiful scenery.

산 좋고 물 좋은 계곡에서 푹 쉬고 싶다.

Common

"계곡의 메아리"

— A metaphor for something that returns or has a lasting effect.

그의 말은 계곡의 메아리처럼 맴돌았다.

Literary

"계곡을 메우다"

— To fill up a valley; often used to describe a massive crowd.

사람들이 계곡을 메울 정도로 많이 모였다.

Descriptive

"마음의 계곡"

— The deep, hidden parts of one's heart.

그녀는 마음의 계곡에 슬픔을 간직하고 있었다.

Poetic

Fácil de confundir

계곡 vs 협곡

Both mean valley/canyon.

Hyeopgok is specifically a narrow, steep gorge.

그랜드 캐니언은 협곡이다.

계곡 vs 개울

Both involve small streams.

Gaeul is a small brook near flat land or villages.

동네 개울에서 놀았다.

계곡 vs 폭포

Often found together.

Pokpo is the waterfall itself, not the valley.

계곡에 폭포가 있다.

계곡 vs 산골

Both refer to mountain areas.

Sangol refers to a remote mountain village or region.

산골 마을에 살아요.

계곡 vs 시내

Both mean stream.

Sinae refers only to the water flow, while Gyegok includes the terrain.

시냇물이 졸졸 흐른다.

Padrões de frases

[Place]에 가요.

계곡에 가요.

[Place]에서 [Action]해요.

계곡에서 놀아요.

[Noun]이/가 [Adjective]해서 좋아요.

계곡이 시원해서 좋아요.

[Noun] 때문에 [Noun]이/가 금지되다.

비 때문에 계곡 출입이 금지되었어요.

[Noun]을/를 따라 [Verb]다 보면...

계곡을 따라 걷다 보면 폭포가 나와요.

[Idiom] 속에 [Verb]다.

심산유곡 속에 은거하다.

Mixed

[Noun]보다 [Noun]이/가 더...

바다보다 계곡이 더 시원해요.

Mixed

[Verb]기 위해 [Noun]을/를 찾다.

피서를 하기 위해 계곡을 찾아요.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

계곡물 (valley water)

계곡풍 (valley wind)

계곡미 (beauty of a valley)

협곡 (canyon)

Verbos

계곡을 찾다 (to seek a valley)

계곡을 따라가다 (to follow a valley)

Adjetivos

계곡스럽다 (rare - valley-like)

심산유곡하다 (to be a deep/remote valley)

Relacionado

산 (mountain)

물 (water)

폭포 (waterfall)

바위 (rock)

숲 (forest)

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Como usar

frequency

Very high during summer, moderate during other seasons.

Erros comuns

Calling a river a 계곡. → 강 (River)
If it's wide and in a city/flat area, it's a '강'. Only use '계곡' for mountain streams.
Using '계곡' for a desert valley. → 사막 골짜기 / 협곡
In Korean, '계곡' strongly implies the presence of water and greenery.
Saying '계곡에 수영해요'. → 계곡에서 수영해요.
The particle '-에서' is required for the location of an action.
Mispronouncing as '개곡'. → 계곡 (Gyegok)
The 'ye' sound is crucial. 'Gae' means dog, which changes the vibe completely.
Using '계곡' to mean 'valley' in a metaphorical political sense (e.g., Silicon Valley). → 밸리 (Valley - phonetic)
For names like Silicon Valley, Koreans use the English loanword '실리콘 밸리'.

Dicas

The Watermelon Hack

Koreans often put a watermelon in the cold valley water for an hour before eating it. It becomes naturally chilled and tastes amazing!

Use '시원하다'

When you enter a valley, always say '시원하다!' Even if the water is freezing, this is the standard expression of satisfaction.

Monsoon Warning

If you see the water turning cloudy or the level rising even slightly, leave the valley immediately. This is a sign of a flash flood upstream.

Famous Valleys

Look for 'Baemsagol' in Jirisan or 'Cheonbuldong' in Seoraksan for the best scenery.

Particle Choice

Use '계곡으로' when you are excited about the trip, and '계곡에서' when you are describing the fun you had.

Hanja Power

Learning 谷 (Gok) will help you understand words like '협곡' (canyon) and '곡간' (valley floor).

Clean Up

Valleys are sensitive ecosystems. Always take your trash back with you (쓰레기를 되가져가세요).

Baeksuk

If you go to a '계곡 식당', expect to pay a premium for the location, but the experience of eating in the water is worth it.

Shutter Speed

To get that milky water look in photos, use a slow shutter speed at a '계곡' waterfall.

Native vs Hanja

Use '계곡' for most things, but '골짜기' when you want to sound like a poet.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of 'Gye' as 'Gay' (happy) and 'Gok' as 'Go'. You are 'Gay' (happy) to 'Go' to the valley in summer!

Associação visual

Imagine a 'V' shape for the valley, and the letter 'G' for 'Gyegok' flowing down the middle like a stream.

Word Web

Mountain Water Summer Picnic Cold Rocks Nature Hiking

Desafio

Try to use '계곡' in a sentence describing your dream vacation. For example: '나는 시원한 계곡에서 책을 읽고 싶어요.'

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Hanja (Sino-Korean) characters 溪 (시내 계) meaning 'stream' or 'brook' and 谷 (골 곡) meaning 'valley.'

Significado original: A valley with a stream flowing through it.

Sino-Korean

Contexto cultural

Be aware that during monsoon season, valleys are dangerous. Don't joke about going to a valley during a flood warning.

In the West, 'valley' often means a large agricultural area (Napa Valley). In Korea, it's almost always a small, rocky mountain spot with water.

The movie 'The Wailing' (Gokseong) actually uses a similar Hanja for its title, implying a valley of mourning. Seoraksan's 'Cheonbuldong Gyegok' is one of the most famous scenic spots in Korea. Many K-dramas feature 'retreat' scenes filmed in beautiful valleys like those in Gapyeong.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Summer Vacation Planning

계곡으로 갈까요?
어느 계곡이 좋아요?
계곡 근처 숙소
계곡에서 물놀이

Hiking/Outdoors

계곡 코스
계곡을 건너다
계곡 소리가 들려요
계곡이 험해요

Safety Warnings

계곡 출입 금지
계곡물 조심
갑작스러운 폭우
계곡 고립

Dining

계곡 옆 평상
계곡에서 먹는 수박
계곡 식당 예약
물가 자리

Photography/Art

계곡 풍경
계곡 사진 찍기
안개 낀 계곡
단풍 든 계곡

Iniciadores de conversa

"여름에 바다보다 계곡을 더 좋아하세요? (Do you like the valley more than the sea in summer?)"

"한국에서 가장 아름다운 계곡이 어디라고 생각하세요? (Where do you think is the most beautiful valley in Korea?)"

"계곡에서 먹어본 음식 중에 뭐가 제일 맛있었어요? (What was the most delicious food you've eaten at a valley?)"

"계곡물에 발을 담가본 적이 있나요? (Have you ever dipped your feet in valley water?)"

"계곡으로 캠핑 가본 적 있어요? (Have you ever gone camping at a valley?)"

Temas para diário

내가 가본 가장 시원한 계곡에 대해 써보세요. (Write about the coolest valley you've ever visited.)

계곡에서 보낸 완벽한 하루를 상상해서 묘사해 보세요. (Imagine and describe a perfect day spent at a valley.)

계곡의 물소리를 들을 때 어떤 기분이 드나요? (How do you feel when you hear the sound of valley water?)

왜 많은 한국 사람들이 여름에 계곡을 찾을까요? (Why do many Korean people seek out valleys in the summer?)

계곡의 환경을 보호하기 위해 우리가 할 수 있는 일은 무엇일까요? (What can we do to protect the environment of valleys?)

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

It is better to use '협곡' (Hyeopgok) because '계곡' usually implies a smaller, more forested mountain valley with a stream, whereas '협곡' describes deep, steep-walled canyons.

'계곡' is a Sino-Korean word often used in maps, tourism, and formal contexts. '골짜기' is a native Korean word that feels more rustic and is often used in literature or to describe a dry valley.

It's a tradition called 'Iyeol-chiyeol' (fighting heat with heat). Eating hot, nutritious food like 'Baeksuk' while sitting in cold water is considered the ultimate way to stay healthy and cool.

Yes, but you must be careful. The water is often very cold, which can cause cramps, and the rocks are slippery. Also, flash floods are a serious risk during the rainy season.

Most are within national or provincial parks and are free, but you might have to pay for parking. Some areas near restaurants might feel private, but the government is making them public again.

You say '계곡물' (Gyegok-mul). It is a very common compound word.

It's a four-character idiom meaning 'deep mountains and secluded valleys,' used to describe a very remote and peaceful place far from civilization.

Technically yes, but in everyday Korean, people expect a '계곡' to have water. If it's dry, '골짜기' or '산골' is more common.

Geographically, '산등성이' (ridge) or '정상' (peak). Culturally, for vacations, it's '바다' (sea).

No, it is not used as a surname in Korea.

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