意思
Introducing or identifying an object at a distance.
文化背景
The use of '저' (distant) can sometimes be used to show humility. By placing an object in the 'far' zone, you are not claiming ownership or immediate control over it, which can sound more polite in certain formal descriptions. Japanese and Korean share the exact same spatial logic for demonstratives, which is rare. This reflects a shared East Asian linguistic focus on the relationship between the speaker, listener, and the environment. English speakers often struggle with '저것' because they only have 'that'. They tend to use '그것' for everything, which can sound slightly confusing to Koreans who expect a distinction based on distance. In Korean business presentations, '저것' is used to point at data on a screen. It creates a professional distance between the presenter and the data, making the analysis seem more objective.
Use the contraction
In 99% of spoken Korean, people say '저건' instead of '저것은'. It sounds much more natural.
Don't use for people
Calling a person '저것' is like calling them 'that thing'. Always use '저분' or '저 사람'.
意思
Introducing or identifying an object at a distance.
Use the contraction
In 99% of spoken Korean, people say '저건' instead of '저것은'. It sounds much more natural.
Don't use for people
Calling a person '저것' is like calling them 'that thing'. Always use '저분' or '저 사람'.
Pointing Etiquette
While saying '저것은', it's more polite to point with your whole hand (palm up) rather than just one finger, especially in formal settings.
自我测试
Choose the correct word to identify a mountain in the distance.
( )은 산입니다.
A mountain is typically far from both the speaker and the listener, requiring '저것'.
Complete the formal sentence to say 'That (over there) is a car.'
저것은 자동차____.
The phrase '저것은' is formal, so it should be paired with the formal copula '입니다'.
Match the demonstrative to the situation.
You are pointing at a star in the sky.
Stars are extremely distant from both parties.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
가: 저것은 무엇입니까? 나: 저것은 _________.
The answer should maintain the formal '-입니다' style to match the question.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习( )은 산입니다.
A mountain is typically far from both the speaker and the listener, requiring '저것'.
저것은 자동차____.
The phrase '저것은' is formal, so it should be paired with the formal copula '입니다'.
You are pointing at a star in the sky.
Stars are extremely distant from both parties.
가: 저것은 무엇입니까? 나: 저것은 _________.
The answer should maintain the formal '-입니다' style to match the question.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
4 个问题Yes, '저것' is acceptable for animals, though '저 강아지' (that puppy) or '저 새' (that bird) is more specific and common.
'저거는' is slightly more casual and common in speech, while '저것은' is the standard written and formal form.
Usually yes, but it can be used for things mentioned earlier in a conversation that feel 'distant' or 'external' to the current focus.
'저게' is the contraction of '저것이' (subject marker). Use it when 'that thing' is doing an action or being described with an adjective.
相关表达
이것은 ~입니다
contrastThis is...
그것은 ~입니다
contrastThat is...
저기요
builds onExcuse me
저분은 ~입니다
specialized formThat person is...
