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바닷물

A2 noun 9分钟阅读

바닷물

badatmul

开始练习例句笔记与提示 바닷물 30秒了解

解析 바닷물 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should know that 바닷물 means 'seawater.' It is made of two simple words: 바다 (sea) and 물 (water). Because it is salty, we often use it with the word 짜다 (salty). You might say 'The seawater is blue' (바닷물이 파란색이에요) or 'The seawater is cold' (바닷물이 차가워요). This word is very useful when you talk about summer vacations or the beach. Even at this basic level, try to remember that the 'ㅅ' in the middle makes it sound like 'ba-dan-mul.' It is one of the first compound words you will learn that shows how Korean combines two ideas into one.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 바닷물 in more descriptive sentences. You can talk about your experiences at the beach, such as 'I played in the seawater' (바닷물에서 놀았어요) or 'Seawater got in my eyes' (바닷물이 눈에 들어갔어요). You should also understand the difference between 바닷물 and 민물 (freshwater). At this level, you are beginning to use particles more accurately, so practice using -이/가 for the subject and -에 for the location. You might also notice the word in simple weather reports or signs at the beach warning about the depth of the water.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 바닷물 in discussions about the environment or travel. You can describe the clarity of the water using words like 투명하다 (to be transparent) or 맑다 (to be clear). You might discuss the impact of 바닷물 on objects, such as salt causing rust (녹슬다). You will also encounter the word in more complex grammar structures, such as 'Because the seawater was so clear, I could see the fish' (바닷물이 아주 맑아서 물고기가 보였어요). This level requires you to move beyond simple descriptions into explaining reasons and results involving the sea.

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At the B2 level, you should understand the more formal and technical contexts of 바닷물. You will likely encounter its synonym 해수 (haesu) in news articles about climate change or marine biology. You should be able to discuss topics like 'rising sea levels' (해수면 상승) or 'seawater pollution' (바닷물 오염) with more sophisticated vocabulary. You can also use the word in metaphorical senses found in literature or song lyrics, where the vastness or saltiness of the water represents deep emotions. Your pronunciation should be natural, correctly applying the nasalization of the 'ㅅ' without hesitation.

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At the C1 level, your understanding of 바닷물 should include its cultural and literary nuances. You can appreciate how the word is used in classic Korean poetry to symbolize the eternal or the separation of lovers. You should be able to read technical reports on 'desalination technology' (해수 담수화 기술) and understand the socio-economic impact of the sea on Korea's history. At this level, you can distinguish between the subtle connotations of using the native 바닷물 versus the Sino-Korean 해수 to set a specific tone in your writing or speech, whether it be emotive or clinical.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of 바닷물 and its place in the Korean lexicon. You can engage in high-level debates about maritime law, marine ecology, and the cultural heritage of coastal communities. You understand the historical evolution of the word and the linguistic rules governing the 'saisios.' You can use the word in highly nuanced ways, perhaps in creative writing to evoke specific sensory details or in academic settings to discuss complex environmental systems. The word is no longer just a vocabulary item but a part of a vast web of linguistic and cultural knowledge that you can navigate with ease.

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开始练习例句笔记与提示

바닷물 30秒了解

바닷물 means seawater, a compound of 'sea' and 'water'.
It is primarily used to describe the physical substance and its salty taste.
The pronunciation is [바단물] due to the middle 'ㅅ' character.
It is distinct from '민물' (freshwater) and '소금물' (homemade saltwater).

The Korean word 바닷물 (badatmul) is a fundamental noun that every learner should master early on, particularly because the Korean peninsula is surrounded by the sea on three sides. At its most basic level, it translates to 'seawater' or 'ocean water.' However, its usage extends beyond a mere scientific description. It is a word that evokes the sensory experience of the coast—the smell of salt, the sting in the eyes while swimming, and the vast, rhythmic movement of the tides. Understanding this word requires looking at its composition: 바다 (sea) and 물 (water), joined by the '사이시옷' (saisios), the middle 'ㅅ' character that acts as a linguistic bridge in compound nouns. This 'ㅅ' is not just a visual marker; it fundamentally changes how the word is pronounced, shifting it from a simple combination to the nasalized [바단물].

Environmental Context: People use this word when discussing the physical properties of the ocean. If you are at the beach and get water in your mouth, you would exclaim about the saltiness of the 바닷물. In environmental discussions, it refers to the rising levels of the sea or the temperature of the ocean currents.
Culinary and Practical Use: In traditional Korean cooking, especially in coastal regions, 바닷물 is sometimes mentioned in the context of cleaning seafood or the traditional process of making sea salt (천일염). It is the raw material from which the essential seasoning of Korean cuisine is derived.

When you are standing on the shores of Busan or Jeju Island, you are looking at 바닷물. It is distinct from 민물 (freshwater), which comes from rivers or lakes. This distinction is crucial for fishermen, swimmers, and scientists alike. In everyday conversation, if a child comes home with sandy, wet clothes after a trip to the beach, a parent might say they are covered in 바닷물. The word carries a sense of the outdoors and the natural world. It is also used metaphorically in literature to describe something vast, deep, or even the bitter taste of tears, which are salty like the sea.

입에 바닷물이 들어가서 너무 짜요. (Seawater got in my mouth, so it's very salty.)

In a broader sense, 바닷물 is used in weather reports and nautical charts. When discussing the 'tide,' Koreans use terms like 밀물 (incoming tide) and 썰물 (ebbing tide), both of which involve the movement of 바닷물. If you are interested in Korean marine life, you will hear this word constantly in documentaries describing the habitat of fish and seaweed. It represents the lifeblood of the coastal ecosystems that have sustained Korean culture for millennia. Whether you are complaining about your hair being stiff after a swim or admiring the sparkling blue horizon, 바닷물 is the essential term for that vast body of saline liquid.

햇빛에 반짝이는 바닷물이 정말 아름다워요. (The seawater sparkling in the sunlight is truly beautiful.)

Symbolism: In poetry, 바닷물 often symbolizes the infinite or the unchanging. While waves change, the water remains. It can also represent the overwhelming weight of emotions, much like the heavy pressure of the deep sea.

Using 바닷물 correctly involves understanding its role as a concrete noun. It typically functions as the subject or object of a sentence, often paired with descriptive adjectives like 짜다 (to be salty), 맑다 (to be clear), or 차갑다 (to be cold). Because it is a physical substance, it interacts with verbs of movement and state. For instance, you can say the water 'rises' (들어오다), 'recedes' (나가다), or 'splashes' (튀다).

바닷물이 차가워서 발만 담갔어요. (The seawater was cold, so I only dipped my feet.)

When constructing sentences, pay attention to the particles. Use -이/가 when 바닷물 is the subject performing an action or having a quality (e.g., 바닷물이 맑다). Use -을/를 when it is the object of an action (e.g., 바닷물을 마시다 - though not recommended!). You will also frequently see it combined with the particle -에 to indicate location or direction, such as jumping 'into' the seawater (바닷물에 뛰어들다).

Descriptive Usage: To describe the color or clarity: 제주도의 바닷물은 에메랄드빛이에요 (The seawater in Jeju is emerald-colored). To describe the taste: 바닷물은 소금기가 많아서 아주 짜요 (Seawater has a lot of salt, so it is very salty).

In more complex sentences, 바닷물 can be part of a cause-and-effect structure. For example, 'The metal rusted because of the seawater' would be 바닷물 때문에 금속이 녹슬었어요. Here, 때문에 (because of) shows the seawater as the agent of change. In scientific or formal contexts, you might use the term 해수 (haesu), but 바닷물 remains the standard for general communication and expressive writing.

태풍으로 인해 바닷물이 육지로 넘쳐 들어왔어요. (Due to the typhoon, seawater overflowed onto the land.)

Furthermore, the word is often used in the context of cleaning or maintenance near the coast. 'Wash it with seawater' (바닷물로 씻다) or 'The car was damaged by seawater' (차에 바닷물이 닿았다). It is also a key term in discussions about environmental conservation, such as 바닷물 오염 (seawater pollution). By practicing these various sentence structures, you can move from simple observations to describing complex environmental and physical interactions involving the ocean.

You will encounter 바닷물 in a variety of real-life settings in Korea. The most common place is, naturally, at the beach (해수욕장). During the summer months, news reports frequently use this word when reporting on the water temperature (수온) of popular beaches like Haeundae in Busan or Gyeongpo in Gangneung. Lifeguards might use it when warning people about the currents or the depth of the water. If you visit a traditional market near a port, you'll hear fishmongers talking about how fresh their seafood is because it was kept in clean 바닷물.

오늘 바닷물 온도가 수영하기 딱 좋아요! (The seawater temperature today is perfect for swimming!)

In Korean media, documentaries about the 'Haenyeo' (female divers of Jeju Island) are a rich source for hearing this word. They talk about the clarity of the 바닷물 and how it affects their harvest of abalone and seaweed. In K-Dramas, especially those set in seaside villages (like 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'), characters often walk along the shore, and the dialogue will inevitably include references to the 바닷물—perhaps complaining about the salt spray on their windows or the coldness of the waves during a romantic scene.

News and Weather: During the monsoon season or typhoons, weather forecasters warn about 'storm surges' where 바닷물 might flood low-lying coastal areas. They use the word to describe the physical threat of the rising ocean.

Education and science programs for children also use 바닷물 to explain the water cycle or the reason why the sea is blue. You might hear a teacher ask, 'Why is 바닷물 salty?' (왜 바닷물은 짤까요?). In literature and pop songs (K-Pop), the word appears to ground the lyrics in a specific, tangible setting. A song might describe the 'scent of 바닷물' to evoke a sense of nostalgia or summer freedom. Whether it's a scientific explanation or a poetic description, 바닷물 is a word that anchors the listener to the physical reality of the sea.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make with 바닷물 is related to its spelling and pronunciation. Many beginners forget the '사이시옷' (the middle 'ㅅ') and write it as 바다물. While understandable, this is grammatically incorrect in standard Korean. The 'ㅅ' is required because it's a compound of two native Korean words where the second word starts with a 'ㅁ', causing a nasalization effect. This leads to the second major mistake: pronunciation. Learners often try to pronounce the 'ㅅ' as a 't' sound [badat-mul], but in reality, it should sound like [badan-mul].

❌ 바다물 (Badamul) - Incorrect spelling
✅ 바닷물 (Badanmul) - Correct spelling and pronunciation

Another common error is confusing 바닷물 with 소금물 (saltwater). While 바닷물 is technically saltwater, in Korean, 소금물 usually refers to water you have intentionally mixed with salt at home (like for gargling or cooking). If you are at the beach, calling the ocean '소금물' would sound very strange and overly literal. Use 바닷물 for the natural body of water and 소금물 for the solution in a glass or a pot.

Confusion with '바다': Learners often use '바다' (sea) when they specifically mean the water. For example, saying 'I drank the sea' (바다를 마셨어요) sounds like a mythological feat. If you accidentally swallowed water while swimming, you must say '바닷물을 마셨어요'.

Finally, there is the confusion with formal/scientific terms. In a science report, using 바닷물 might be seen as slightly too casual compared to 해수 (haesu). However, for A2-B2 learners, sticking with 바닷물 is almost always the safer and more natural choice in daily conversation. Avoid over-complicating your speech with Hanja terms until you are comfortable with the native Korean equivalents.

To truly master the vocabulary surrounding water and the sea, it's helpful to compare 바닷물 with its related terms. The most direct scientific synonym is 해수 (haesu), which consists of the Hanja characters for 'sea' (海) and 'water' (水). This term is used in academic papers, industrial contexts (like 'desalination' - 해수 담수화), and formal news reports. While 바닷물 is what you feel on your skin, 해수 is what scientists measure.

바닷물 vs. 민물: The most important distinction is between 바닷물 (seawater) and 민물 (freshwater). 민물 comes from rivers, lakes, and streams. This distinction is vital for fishing (freshwater fish vs. saltwater fish) and ecology. 민- in Korean often implies something plain or lacking (like 'plain' water without salt).
바닷물 vs. 소금물: 소금물 is literally 'salt water.' As mentioned before, this is usually artificial. If you dissolve salt in a cup of water to gargle for a sore throat, that is 소금물. If you go to the ocean, it's 바닷물.

Other related words include 파도 (waves) and 물결 (ripples/waves). While 바닷물 is the substance, 파도 is the movement of that substance. You might also hear 짠물 (salty water) used colloquially. In some contexts, 짠물 is used as a slang term for someone who is very stingy with money, but literally, it just describes water with a high salt content. Understanding these nuances helps you choose the right word for the right situation, whether you're describing a beautiful day at the beach or a scientific phenomenon.

강에는 민물이 흐르고, 바다에는 바닷물이 있어요. (Freshwater flows in rivers, and seawater is in the sea.)

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

The 'saisios' (ㅅ) is one of the most debated rules in Korean orthography, but in '바닷물', it serves the vital role of indicating the nasalization [n] sound that naturally occurs when 't' (the final sound of '바닷') meets 'm' (the first sound of '물').

发音指南

UK /ba.dat.mul/

US /bɑː.dɑːt.mul/

The stress is relatively even across all three syllables, which is typical of Korean.

押韵词

냇물 (naetmul - stream water) 단물 (danmul - sweet water) 짠물 (jjanmul - salty water) 빗물 (bitmul - rainwater) 눈물 (nunmul - tears) 콧물 (konmul - runny nose) 샘물 (saemmul - spring water) 핏물 (pitmul - bloody water)

常见错误

Pronouncing the 'ㅅ' as an 's' sound (e.g., badas-mul).
Pronouncing the 'ㅅ' as a clear 't' without nasalization (e.g., badat-mul).
Omitting the 'ㅅ' sound entirely (e.g., bada-mul).
Pronouncing '물' with an English 'l' sound instead of the Korean 'ㄹ'.
Over-emphasizing the first syllable.

难度评级

阅读 2/5

Easy to read, but requires knowledge of the 'ㅅ' spelling rule.

写作 3/5

Commonly misspelled by omitting the 'ㅅ'.

口语 3/5

Requires correct nasalization [바단물] to sound natural.

听力 2/5

Easily recognized in context, though the nasalization might confuse beginners.

接下来学什么

前置知识

바다 (sea) 물 (water) 짜다 (salty) 수영 (swimming) 파란색 (blue)

接下来学习

해수 (seawater - formal) 민물 (freshwater) 염분 (salinity) 조수 (tide) 해변 (beach)

高级

해수 담수화 (desalination) 해류 (ocean current) 심해 (deep sea) 갯벌 (mudflat) 용존 산소 (dissolved oxygen)

需要掌握的语法

사이시옷 (Saisios)

바다 + 물 -> 바닷물

Nasalization (비음화)

[바단물]

Adjective conjugation (짜다 -> 짜요)

바닷물이 짜요.

Noun + 때문에 (Cause)

바닷물 때문에 녹슬었어요.

Location particle -에서

바닷물에서 놀아요.

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按水平分级的例句

바닷물이 아주 짜요.

The seawater is very salty.

Subject particle -이 is used with the adjective 짜다.

바닷물이 파란색이에요.

The seawater is blue.

Simple noun + 이다 (to be) structure.

바닷물에 가고 싶어요.

I want to go to the seawater (the beach).

-고 싶다 expresses desire.

바닷물이 차가워요?

Is the seawater cold?

Question form of the adjective 차갑다.

바닷물에서 수영해요.

I swim in the seawater.

Location particle -에서 used for an action.

이것은 바닷물입니다.

This is seawater.

Formal polite ending -입니다.

바닷물이 많아요.

There is a lot of seawater.

Adjective 많다 (to be many/much).

바닷물이 예뻐요.

The seawater is pretty.

Adjective 예쁘다 (to be pretty).

바닷물이 눈에 들어갔어요.

Seawater got in my eyes.

Past tense verb 들어가다 (to enter).

바닷물은 마실 수 없어요.

You cannot drink seawater.

-(으)ㄹ 수 없다 expresses inability.

바닷물이 따뜻해서 좋아요.

The seawater is warm, so it's good.

-아서/어서 expresses reason.

바닷물에 발을 담갔어요.

I dipped my feet in the seawater.

Object particle -를/을 with the verb 담그다.

바닷물이 너무 깊어요.

The seawater is too deep.

Adverb 너무 (too) with adjective 깊다.

바닷물 소리가 들려요.

I can hear the sound of the seawater (waves).

Noun + 소리 (sound).

바닷물이 깨끗한 곳을 찾아요.

I am looking for a place where the seawater is clean.

Adjective modifying noun: 깨끗한 곳.

바닷물 때문에 옷이 젖었어요.

My clothes got wet because of the seawater.

Noun + 때문에 (because of).

바닷물이 들어오면 수영하기 위험해요.

It is dangerous to swim when the seawater comes in (high tide).

-(으)면 (if/when) conditional.

바닷물을 정화해서 마실 수 있어요.

You can drink seawater by purifying it.

-아서/어서 indicating sequence of action.

바닷물이 닿으면 금속이 쉽게 녹슬어요.

Metal rusts easily if it touches seawater.

Adverb 쉽게 (easily) with verb 녹슬다.

바닷물이 맑아서 바닥이 다 보여요.

The seawater is clear, so you can see all the way to the bottom.

Connective -아서 showing cause.

바닷물 온도가 작년보다 높아졌어요.

The seawater temperature has become higher than last year.

-아/어지다 expresses a change in state.

바닷물에 젖은 머리카락이 뻣뻣해요.

Hair wet with seawater feels stiff.

Past participle 젖은 (wet) modifying noun.

바닷물이 빠지면 조개를 잡을 수 있어요.

When the seawater recedes, you can catch clams.

-(으)ㄹ 수 있다 expresses possibility.

바닷물을 이용해서 소금을 만들어요.

They make salt using seawater.

-을/를 이용하다 (to use/utilize).

지구 온난화로 인해 바닷물 수위가 상승하고 있습니다.

Due to global warming, the seawater level is rising.

-로 인해 (due to) formal cause indicator.

바닷물 속에는 다양한 미생물이 살고 있습니다.

Various microorganisms live in the seawater.

Progressive form -고 있다.

바닷물이 오염되지 않도록 보호해야 합니다.

We must protect the seawater from being polluted.

-지 않도록 (so that... not) expressing purpose.

바닷물의 염도는 지역마다 조금씩 다릅니다.

The salinity of seawater differs slightly by region.

Noun + 마다 (every/each).

바닷물이 햇빛에 반사되어 보석처럼 빛나요.

The seawater reflects the sunlight and shines like a jewel.

Simile marker -처럼 (like).

태풍이 오면 바닷물이 육지로 역류할 수 있습니다.

When a typhoon comes, seawater can flow backward onto the land.

Sino-Korean verb 역류하다 (to flow backward).

바닷물은 밀도에 따라 층이 나뉩니다.

Seawater is divided into layers according to its density.

-에 따라 (according to).

바닷물을 담수화하는 기술이 발전하고 있습니다.

Technology for desalinating seawater is developing.

Nounizing suffix -는 것/기술.

바닷물의 깊이를 가늠하기란 쉽지 않은 일입니다.

Gauging the depth of the seawater is no easy task.

-기란 (as for doing...) emphasizing the subject.

그의 눈동자는 깊은 바닷물을 연상시켰다.

His eyes were reminiscent of deep seawater.

-을/를 연상시키다 (to remind one of).

바닷물이 넘실거리는 해변을 걷노라면 시름이 잊혀진다.

When walking along the beach where seawater is billowing, worries are forgotten.

-노라면 (if one keeps doing...).

해양 생태계는 바닷물의 미세한 온도 변화에도 민감하게 반응한다.

Marine ecosystems react sensitively even to minute changes in seawater temperature.

-에도 (even to) emphasizing the condition.

바닷물에 씻겨 내려간 모래성처럼 꿈이 사라졌다.

Like a sandcastle washed away by seawater, the dream vanished.

Passive verb 씻기다 (to be washed).

심해의 바닷물은 엄청난 압력을 견뎌내고 있다.

The seawater of the deep sea is withstanding immense pressure.

Compound verb 견뎌내다 (to endure/withstand).

바닷물과 민물이 만나는 지점에서는 독특한 생태계가 형성된다.

A unique ecosystem is formed at the point where seawater and freshwater meet.

Passive verb 형성되다 (to be formed).

그는 바닷물처럼 짠 인생을 살아왔다고 회고했다.

He reflected that he had lived a life as salty (bitter) as seawater.

Metaphorical use of '짠' (salty/bitter).

바닷물의 화학적 조성은 지구 형성 초기부터 끊임없이 변화해 왔다.

The chemical composition of seawater has been constantly changing since the early stages of Earth's formation.

-아/어 오다 indicating an action continuing from the past.

방사능 오염수가 바닷물에 유입될 경우 돌이킬 수 없는 재앙이 될 것이다.

If radioactive contaminated water flows into the seawater, it will be an irreversible disaster.

-(으)ㄹ 경우 (in the event of/if).

바닷물의 용존 산소량은 해양 생물의 생존에 직결되는 핵심 요소이다.

The amount of dissolved oxygen in seawater is a key factor directly linked to the survival of marine life.

-에 직결되다 (to be directly linked to).

심층 해류는 바닷물의 밀도 차이에 의해 구동되는 거대한 순환 시스템이다.

Deep ocean currents are a massive circulation system driven by differences in seawater density.

-에 의해 (by/due to) passive agent.

바닷물이 증발하여 구름이 되고 다시 비로 내리는 순환은 생명의 근원이다.

The cycle in which seawater evaporates to become clouds and falls again as rain is the source of life.

Sequential actions: 증발하여 -> 되고 -> 내리는.

바닷물의 산성화는 탄소 배출 증가에 따른 필연적인 결과로 여겨진다.

Ocean acidification is considered an inevitable result of increased carbon emissions.

-로 여겨지다 (to be considered as).

영해를 둘러싼 분쟁은 결국 바닷물 아래 잠긴 자원을 향한 욕망에서 비롯된다.

Disputes surrounding territorial waters ultimately stem from the desire for resources submerged beneath the seawater.

-에서 비롯되다 (to originate from).

바닷물의 푸른빛은 가시광선 중 붉은색 파장이 흡수되면서 나타나는 현상이다.

The blue color of seawater is a phenomenon that appears as red wavelengths of visible light are absorbed.

-면서 (while/as) indicating simultaneous actions.

常见搭配

바닷물이 짜다

바닷물이 맑다

바닷물에 젖다

바닷물이 들어오다

바닷물이 빠지다

바닷물을 마시다

바닷물 온도

바닷물 오염

바닷물이 넘치다

바닷물에 담그다

常用短语

바닷물 색깔

— The color of the seawater. Used to describe the ocean's appearance.

바닷물 색깔이 에메랄드빛이에요.

바닷물 냄새

— The smell of the sea. Often associated with nostalgia or the coast.

바닷물 냄새를 맡으니 고향 생각이 나요.

바닷물 깊이

— The depth of the seawater. Important for safety warnings.

이곳은 바닷물 깊이가 깊으니 조심하세요.

바닷물 거품

— Sea foam. Used in poetic or descriptive contexts.

바닷물 거품이 모래사장으로 밀려왔다.

바닷물 수위

— Seawater level. Used in weather and environmental contexts.

만조 때는 바닷물 수위가 높아집니다.

바닷물 정화

— Purification of seawater. Used in technology and survival contexts.

바닷물 정화 시설을 설치했습니다.

바닷물 침수

— Flooding by seawater. Used during natural disasters.

폭풍우로 인해 마을이 바닷물 침수를 당했다.

바닷물 비린내

— The fishy smell of seawater. Used to describe the scent of docks.

포구에 도착하자 바닷물 비린내가 진동했다.

바닷물 염분

— The salinity of seawater. Used in scientific contexts.

바닷물 염분 농도를 측정했습니다.

바닷물 샤워

— A shower of seawater (spray). Often used when waves hit something.

배를 탔을 때 바닷물 샤워를 제대로 했어요.

容易混淆的词

바닷물 vs 소금물

소금물 is usually man-made saltwater, while 바닷물 is natural seawater.

바닷물 vs 민물

민물 is freshwater (rivers/lakes), the opposite of 바닷물.

바닷물 vs 바다

바다 is the sea (the place), while 바닷물 is the sea water (the substance).

习语与表达

"바닷물도 마셔야 안다"

— You have to taste the seawater to know it's salty. Meaning you have to experience something yourself to truly understand it.

남의 말만 듣지 말고 직접 해봐. 바닷물도 마셔야 아는 법이야.

Colloquial

"바닷물을 다 마시다"

— To drink all the seawater. Used to describe an impossible or overwhelming task.

그 일을 혼자 다 하겠다는 건 바닷물을 다 마시겠다는 소리야.

Metaphorical

"바닷물에 소금 뿌리기"

— Sprinkling salt into the seawater. Doing something completely unnecessary or redundant.

부자에게 돈을 주는 건 바닷물에 소금 뿌리기와 같다.

Idiomatic

"바닷물이 마르도록"

— Until the seawater dries up. Meaning for a very long time or forever.

바닷물이 마르도록 당신을 사랑하겠습니다.

Literary/Romantic

"바닷물에 씻은 듯"

— As if washed in seawater. Used to describe something that has become very clean or clear.

비가 온 뒤 하늘이 바닷물에 씻은 듯 맑다.

Descriptive

"바닷물 먹은 놈"

— Someone who has eaten seawater. Slang for an experienced sailor or someone who has spent much time at sea.

그는 바닷물 좀 먹은 놈이라 배를 잘 타.

Slang

"바닷물에 배 띄우기"

— Floating a boat on seawater. Starting something in its natural or proper environment.

준비가 됐으니 이제 바닷물에 배를 띄워야지.

Metaphorical

"바닷물 같은 마음"

— A heart like seawater. Meaning a vast, deep, and accepting personality.

그는 바닷물 같은 마음을 가진 사람이다.

Poetic

"바닷물에 던지다"

— To throw into the seawater. To discard something completely or give up on it.

과거의 아픔은 모두 바닷물에 던져버려라.

Metaphorical

"바닷물에 잉크 한 방울"

— A drop of ink in the seawater. Something so small it has no effect on the whole.

우리의 노력은 넓은 바닷물에 잉크 한 방울일지도 모른다.

Philosophical

容易混淆

바닷물 vs 바다

Both refer to the ocean environment.

바다 refers to the geographic location or the concept of the sea. 바닷물 refers specifically to the water itself.

바다에 가요 (Go to the sea) vs 바닷물을 마셔요 (Drink seawater).

바닷물 vs 해수

They have the same meaning.

해수 is a Sino-Korean formal term used in science and news. 바닷물 is a native Korean word used in daily conversation.

해수면 상승 (Sea level rise) vs 바닷물이 짜요 (Seawater is salty).

바닷물 vs 소금물

Both are salty water.

소금물 is water with salt added to it. 바닷물 is the natural water found in the ocean.

소금물로 가글해요 (Gargle with salt water).

바닷물 vs 민물

They are both types of natural water.

민물 is freshwater (no salt). 바닷물 is seawater (salty).

민물고기 (Freshwater fish) vs 바닷물고기 (Saltwater fish).

바닷물 vs 냇물

Both end in '-물' and refer to natural water.

냇물 is stream water. 바닷물 is seawater.

냇물이 졸졸 흘러요 (The stream water flows).

句型

바닷물이 [Adjective]다

바닷물이 짜다.

바닷물에서 [Verb]하다

바닷물에서 수영하다.

바닷물이 [Adjective]아서/어서 [Result]

바닷물이 맑아서 물고기가 보여요.

[Noun]로 인해 바닷물이 [Change]

기후 변화로 인해 바닷물이 따뜻해졌어요.

바닷물에 [Passive Verb]

바닷물에 씻겨 내려가다.

바닷물의 [Technical Noun]은/는 [Definition]

바닷물의 화학적 조성은 복잡하다.

바닷물에 [Body Part]을/를 담그다

바닷물에 발을 담그다.

바닷물이 들어오다/빠지다

지금 바닷물이 들어오고 있어요.

词族

名词

바다 (sea)

물 (water)

해수 (seawater - formal)

해수면 (sea level)

해수욕장 (beach)

动词

바다를 건너다 (to cross the sea)

물놀이하다 (to play in the water)

잠수하다 (to dive)

形容词

바다다운 (sea-like)

물기가 있는 (moist)

짭짤한 (salty)

如何使用

frequency

Very common in daily life, literature, and news.

常见错误

바다물 → 바닷물
Missing the 'saisios' (ㅅ) which is required for this compound noun.
바닷물을 수영해요 → 바닷물에서 수영해요
You swim 'in' the water (location), not 'the water' (object).
소금물을 마셨어요 (at the beach) → 바닷물을 마셨어요
While seawater is salty, '소금물' implies a glass of water with salt added manually.
Pronouncing it as [ba-das-mul] → [ba-dan-mul]
The 'ㅅ' sound changes to 'ㄴ' when followed by 'ㅁ'.
민물고기가 바닷물에 살아요 → 바닷물고기가 바닷물에 살아요
Confusion between freshwater (민물) and seawater (바닷물).

小贴士

Don't forget the 'ㅅ'!

It's always '바닷물'. Writing '바다물' is a common mistake even for some native speakers, but in standard Korean, the 'saisios' is mandatory.

Nasalize the sound

Practice saying [Ba-dan-mul]. The 'n' sound is key to sounding like a native speaker. Avoid saying [Ba-dat-mul].

Sea vs Seawater

Use '바다' for the place (I'm at the sea) and '바닷물' for the liquid (The water is cold). This is a subtle but important distinction.

Learn the opposite

Always learn '바닷물' alongside '민물' (freshwater). Knowing the pair makes it much easier to remember both.

Compound nouns

Observe how many Korean water-related words use the same 'ㅅ + 물' pattern: 냇물, 빗물, 콧물. This pattern will help you expand your vocabulary quickly.

Real-life usage

If you hear '바닷물이 들어온다' at the beach, it's time to move your belongings! It means the tide is coming in.

Appreciate the sea

Korea's identity is tied to the sea. Using '바닷물' in descriptions of Korea will make your Korean sound more authentic and connected to the geography.

Visual cues

When you see the word, imagine the salt crystals left on your skin after a swim. That sensory link will lock the word in your memory.

Listen for 'Haesu'

In news reports, listen for '해수'. It's the formal cousin of '바닷물'. Recognizing both will boost your listening comprehension significantly.

Use adjectives

Pair '바닷물' with colors like '푸른' (blue) or '에메랄드빛' (emerald) to make your descriptive writing more vivid.

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of 'Bada' as 'Body' of water and 'Mul' as 'Molecule'. A 'Body' of 'Molecules' from the sea is 'Badatmul'.

视觉联想

Imagine a glass filled with ocean water, with a small 'ㅅ' (shaped like a mountain or a wave) floating between the word 'Sea' and 'Water'.

Word Web

Sea Salt Blue Waves Fish Beach Swimming Tide

挑战

Try to use '바닷물' in three different sentences today: one about its color, one about its taste, and one about an action (like swimming or splashing).

词源

A compound of two native Korean words: '바다' (bada), meaning 'sea', and '물' (mul), meaning 'water'. The 'ㅅ' (saisios) is a grammatical insertion used in Middle Korean and modern Korean to indicate a genitive relationship ('water of the sea').

原始含义： The water belonging to or originating from the sea.

Native Korean (Pure Korean).

文化背景

Be mindful when discussing 'seawater' in the context of recent environmental issues like the release of treated wastewater, as it can be a sensitive political topic in Korea.

English speakers use 'seawater' or 'ocean water.' While 'seawater' is common, 'the water' is often used when the context of being at the beach is already established.

The song 'Sea of Hope' (바라던 바다) often references the beauty of the water. The poem 'The Sea and the Butterfly' by Kim Ki-rim uses sea imagery. The movie 'The Pirates' (해적) features many scenes involving the rough 바닷물.

在生活中练习

真实语境

At the Beach

바닷물이 차가워요.
바닷물에 들어가도 돼요?
바닷물이 눈에 따가워요.
바닷물이 깊나요?

Environmental Discussion

바닷물 오염이 심해요.
바닷물 온도가 올라갔어요.
바닷물을 보호합시다.
해수면이 상승하고 있어요.

Cooking/Seafood

바닷물로 씻어야 신선해요.
바닷물에서 갓 잡은 생선이에요.
바닷물을 증발시켜 소금을 만들어요.
이 조개는 바닷물에 담가두세요.

Scientific Observation

바닷물의 염도를 측정해요.
바닷물 속 미생물.
바닷물의 밀도 차이.
해수의 순환 구조.

Travel/Sightseeing

바닷물 색이 정말 예쁘네요.
바닷물 소리가 시원해요.
바닷물에 발을 담그고 싶어요.
저 멀리 바닷물이 보여요.

对话开场白

"바닷물에서 수영하는 것을 좋아하세요?"

"제주도 바닷물이 왜 그렇게 맑은지 아세요?"

"바닷물이 너무 짜서 놀랐던 적이 있나요?"

"바닷물 온도가 높으면 물고기들이 어떻게 될까요?"

"여름에 바닷물에 발을 담그면 정말 시원하죠?"

日记主题

오늘 바닷가에서 본 바닷물의 색깔에 대해 묘사해 보세요.

바닷물이 우리 삶에 왜 중요한지 자신의 생각을 써 보세요.

바닷물에서 수영하다가 있었던 재미있는 경험을 적어 보세요.

만약 바닷물이 짜지 않다면 세상이 어떻게 변할까요?

바닷물 오염을 막기 위해 우리가 할 수 있는 일은 무엇일까요?

常见问题

10 个问题

한국어의 사이시옷 규정 때문입니다. 두 단어가 합쳐져 합성어가 될 때, 뒷말의 첫소리가 'ㅁ'이면 앞말의 끝에 'ㅅ'을 받쳐 적습니다. 이는 발음이 [바단물]로 변하는 것을 나타내기 위함입니다.

바닷물에는 소금(염화나트륨)을 비롯한 다양한 미네랄이 녹아 있기 때문입니다. 비가 내리면서 육지의 암석에 있는 성분들을 씻어 바다로 운반하기 때문에 시간이 흐를수록 바닷물은 짜게 유지됩니다.

바닷물은 우리 몸의 혈액보다 염분이 훨씬 높습니다. 바닷물을 마시면 몸속의 수분이 밖으로 빠져나가는 탈수 현상이 일어나기 때문에 절대로 마시면 안 됩니다.

의미는 같지만 쓰임이 다릅니다. '바닷물'은 일상생활에서 흔히 쓰는 고유어이고, '해수'는 학술적, 전문적, 공식적인 상황에서 주로 쓰는 한자어입니다.

태양 빛 중에서 파장이 긴 붉은색 빛은 바닷물에 흡수되고, 파장이 짧은 파란색 빛은 산란되거나 반사되어 우리 눈에 파랗게 보이기 때문입니다.

바닷물 온도는 지구의 기후와 해양 생태계에 큰 영향을 미칩니다. 수온이 너무 오르면 태풍이 강해지거나 물고기들의 서식지가 변하게 됩니다.

네, 조수 간만의 차를 이용한 조력 발전이나 파도의 힘을 이용한 파력 발전, 그리고 바닷물의 온도 차를 이용한 발전 방식 등이 있습니다.

일반적인 작물은 바닷물의 염분 때문에 죽습니다. 하지만 바닷물을 정화(담수화)하거나, 염분에 강한 특수한 작물(염생식물)은 기를 수 있습니다.

네, 하지만 소금기 때문에 민물보다 낮은 온도(약 -1.8도)에서 업니다. 북극이나 남극의 바닷물은 얼어서 거대한 빙하를 형성하기도 합니다.

눈에 보이지 않는 작은 미생물부터 거대한 고래까지 수많은 생물이 살고 있습니다. 또한 미역, 다시마 같은 해조류도 풍부하게 서식합니다.

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