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A2 noun #2,000 最常用 5分钟阅读

주위

前2,000

At the A1 level, '주위' is introduced as a basic noun to describe locations. Students learn it in the context of 'around.' For example, '집 주위에 나무가 있어요' (There are trees around the house). The focus is on physical objects and simple spatial relationships. A1 learners should recognize '주위' as a word that helps them describe their immediate environment. It is often taught alongside other location words like '위' (on), '밑' (under), and '옆' (beside). At this stage, the social meaning (people around you) is less emphasized than the physical meaning. Exercises usually involve identifying objects in a picture that are 'around' a central point.

At the A2 level, learners begin to use '주위' in more varied sentences. They start to understand that it can refer to people as well as places. Phrases like '주위 사람' (the people around/nearby) become common. A2 students learn to combine '주위' with verbs like '둘러보다' (to look around) or '돌다' (to go around). They also start to distinguish '주위' from '근처' (near). The focus is on practical communication, such as giving directions or describing a scene in more detail. For example, '공원 주위를 한 바퀴 돌았어요' (I walked one round around the park). This level requires understanding the particle usage, specifically '-에' and '-를'.

At the B1 level, the metaphorical and social nuances of '주위' are explored. Students learn about '주위의 시선' (the gaze of others) and how it affects behavior in Korean culture. They use '주위' to discuss environmental issues or social circles. B1 learners can handle more complex sentence structures, such as '주위 환경이 공부에 중요해요' (The surrounding environment is important for studying). They also begin to see '주위' in idiomatic expressions and more formal writing. The distinction between '주위' and '주변' becomes more nuanced, with '주변' often being used for broader contexts or personal capability.

At the B2 level, '주위' is used in abstract and academic contexts. Learners might encounter it in scientific texts describing orbits or in psychological texts discussing the influence of one's social circle. They are expected to use the word with high accuracy in both speech and writing. B2 learners understand the subtle difference between '주위' (immediate surroundings) and '주변' (vicinity/peripheral). They can use it in complex arguments, such as '주위의 만류에도 불구하고' (despite the dissuasion of those around him). The focus is on formal register and precise vocabulary choice.

At the C1 level, '주위' is used with professional fluency. Learners recognize its use in classical literature and advanced social commentary. They understand how '주위' functions in various registers, from legal descriptions of property boundaries to poetic descriptions of nature. C1 students can use '주위' to discuss complex social phenomena like '주위 집중' (focusing on surroundings) or '주위 환기' (refreshing the atmosphere/surroundings). They are also aware of the Hanja (周圍) and how it relates to other words starting with '주' (circle/circumference) or ending with '위' (surround).

At the C2 level, '주위' is a tool for nuanced expression. The learner can use it to convey subtle shades of meaning in literary or philosophical discussions. They might use it to describe the 'perimeter' of an idea or the 'surrounding' factors of a historical event. C2 learners have a complete grasp of all idiomatic and formal uses. They can effortlessly switch between '주위', '주변', '근처', and '인근' depending on the exact nuance required. Their usage is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker, incorporating the word into complex rhetorical structures.

开始练习例句笔记与提示

주위 30秒了解

주위 (noun) means 'surroundings' or 'the area around' a specific point, person, or object.
It is used both for physical space (around a lake) and social circles (people around you).
Commonly paired with particles like -에 (location) and -를 (object of movement/action).
It is a Sino-Korean word where '주' means circle and '위' means to surround.

The word 주위 (周圍) is a foundational Korean noun that describes the physical or metaphorical space encircling a specific object, person, or location. At its core, it refers to the 'surroundings' or the 'circumference.' In everyday Korean, it is used to talk about the environment immediately adjacent to something, but it also extends to the social sphere, referring to the people who exist within one's life circle.

Physical Space: The most literal use refers to the area around a point. For example, 'the area around the house' or 'the area around the lake.' It implies a 360-degree proximity.
Social Context: When applied to people, it means those in your immediate vicinity or social circle, such as friends, family, and colleagues. '주위 사람들' (the people around me) is a very common phrase.

학교 주위에 맛있는 식당이 많아요. (There are many delicious restaurants around the school.)

Understanding '주위' is essential for describing locations and social dynamics. While it is often interchangeable with '주변' (vicinity), '주위' tends to emphasize the immediate circular boundary or the people within that boundary more strongly. In academic contexts, it can also refer to the perimeter of geometric shapes. For a CEFR A2 learner, mastering this word allows you to describe your neighborhood, your social circle, and give directions more effectively. It is a high-frequency word that appears in both casual conversation and formal literature.

지구 주위를 달이 돌고 있어요. (The moon is revolving around the Earth.)

Metaphorical Use: It can also refer to the general atmosphere or the 'eyes of others' (주위의 시선), which is a crucial concept in Korean collective culture.

Using '주위' correctly involves understanding its grammatical placement as a noun that often takes location particles like -에, -를, or -의. It usually follows another noun to specify what the surroundings belong to.

Noun + 주위: The most common structure is [Target Noun] + 주위. For example, '건물 주위' (around the building).

그는 자기 주위만 살피고 있어요. (He is only looking at his own surroundings.)

When you want to say 'around me' or 'around him,' you use '내 주위' or '그의 주위.' In Korean culture, being mindful of '주위' is often associated with being considerate. For instance, '주위를 살피다' (to look around/be careful) is a common verb phrase used when crossing the street or when entering a new social situation.

Common Verbs with 주위: 1. 둘러보다 (to look around)
2. 돌다 (to revolve/go around)
3. 정리하다 (to clean up the area around)

호수 주위를 산책합시다. (Let's take a walk around the lake.)

You will encounter '주위' in various settings, from everyday conversations to news reports and literature. Its versatility makes it a staple of the Korean language.

In Daily Life: Parents often tell children, '주위를 잘 보고 길을 건너라' (Look around carefully and cross the street). Friends might ask, '주위에 좋은 카페 있어?' (Is there a good cafe nearby?).
In News and Media: News reports use it to describe the perimeter of an incident or the environment of a specific region. '사고 현장 주위가 통제되었습니다' (The area around the accident scene has been controlled).

그는 주위 사람들에게 인기가 많아요. (He is popular among the people around him.)

In K-Dramas, characters often talk about '주위 시선' (the eyes of others), reflecting the social pressure to conform or behave in a certain way. If a character is doing something scandalous, another might say, '주위 시선 좀 생각해!' (Think about what people around you will think!).

Learners often struggle with the distinction between '주위' and similar-sounding or similar-meaning words. The most common confusion is with '주의' (attention/caution) and '주변' (vicinity).

주위 vs. 주의: These are homophones for many speakers, but '주위' (surroundings) and '주의' (caution/attention) are different. '주의하세요' means 'be careful,' while '주위를 보세요' means 'look around.'

[Wrong] 주의에 사람이 없어요. (Should be 주위)
[Right] 주위에 사람이 없어요. (There is no one around.)

Another mistake is using '주위' when '근처' (near) might be more appropriate. '주위' implies a circle or the immediate perimeter, whereas '근처' is a more general 'somewhere nearby.' If you are looking for a bank in the general neighborhood, '근처' is better. If you are looking at the area immediately touching the bank, '주위' is used.

To truly master '주위,' you must understand how it relates to its synonyms and near-synonyms.

주변 (Surroundings/Vicinity): Very similar to 주위. However, '주변' often refers to a slightly wider area or the 'edges' of something. It is also used to describe someone's social skills (주변이 좋다 - to have good social skills/resources).
근처 (Near/Nearby): Focuses on proximity rather than the act of surrounding. '집 근처' is 'near the house,' while '집 주위' is 'the area immediately around the house.'
환경 (Environment): A more formal term for the conditions or the natural world surrounding someone.

Comparison:
1. 학교 주위 (The circle around the school)
2. 학교 근처 (The general area near the school)

How Formal Is It?

正式

难度评级

需要掌握的语法

按水平分级的例句

집 주위에 꽃이 많아요.

There are many flowers around the house.

주위 + -에 (location particle)

학교 주위를 걸어요.

I walk around the school.

주위 + -를 (object particle for movement)

책상 주위가 깨끗해요.

The area around the desk is clean.

주위 + -가 (subject particle)

나무 주위에 앉으세요.

Please sit around the tree.

주위 + -에 (location)

내 주위에 친구들이 있어요.

There are friends around me.

내 (my) + 주위

호수 주위가 예뻐요.

The area around the lake is pretty.

주위 as a subject

그릇 주위를 닦아요.

Wipe around the bowl.

주위 + -를

우리 집 주위는 조용해요.

The area around our house is quiet.

주위 + -는 (topic particle)

주위를 잘 보고 길을 건너세요.

Look around carefully and cross the street.

주위를 보다 (to look around)

박물관 주위에 주차장이 있어요.

There is a parking lot around the museum.

주위에 (location)

그는 주위 사람들에게 친절해요.

He is kind to the people around him.

주위 사람 (people around)

공원 주위를 한 바퀴 돌았어요.

I walked one round around the park.

한 바퀴 돌다 (to go around once)

주위가 너무 어두워서 안 보여요.

It's too dark around here, so I can't see.

주위 as the environment

식탁 주위에 의자가 네 개 있어요.

There are four chairs around the dining table.

주위에 (spatial)

주위의 도움으로 일을 끝냈어요.

I finished the work with the help of those around me.

주위의 도움 (help from surroundings)

마을 주위에는 산이 많습니다.

There are many mountains around the village.

주위에는 (topic/location)

주위 환경이 아이들에게 중요합니다.

The surrounding environment is important for children.

주위 환경 (surrounding environment)

주위의 시선을 신경 쓰지 마세요.

Don't care about the eyes of others around you.

주위의 시선 (the gaze of others)

그는 자기 주위만 챙기는 사람이에요.

He is a person who only takes care of his own circle.

주위만 챙기다 (to only care for one's own)

갑자기 주위가 조용해졌어요.

Suddenly, the surroundings became quiet.

주위가 조용해지다 (surroundings become quiet)

주위 분들에게 안부 전해 주세요.

Please give my regards to the people around you.

주위 분들 (honorific for people around)

사고 현장 주위가 통제되고 있습니다.

The area around the accident scene is being controlled.

Passive construction with 주위

주위의 권유로 이 일을 시작했어요.

I started this work due to the suggestions of those around me.

주위의 권유 (suggestion of others)

달은 지구 주위를 공전합니다.

The moon orbits around the Earth.

Scientific/formal use

주위의 만류에도 불구하고 그는 떠났다.

Despite the dissuasion of those around him, he left.

주위의 만류 (dissuasion from others)

주위 상황을 고려해서 결정합시다.

Let's decide considering the surrounding circumstances.

주위 상황 (surrounding circumstances)

그녀는 주위의 기대를 한몸에 받았다.

She received all the expectations of those around her.

주위의 기대 (expectations of others)

주위가 산만해서 집중이 안 돼요.

The surroundings are distracting, so I can't concentrate.

주위가 산만하다 (surroundings are distracting)

주위 온도에 따라 색이 변합니다.

The color changes depending on the surrounding temperature.

주위 온도 (ambient temperature)

그의 주위에는 항상 사람들이 붐빈다.

There are always people crowding around him.

주위에는 (location focus)

주위의 소음에 민감한 편이에요.

I tend to be sensitive to surrounding noise.

주위의 소음 (ambient noise)

건물 주위의 조경이 아주 훌륭하다.

The landscaping around the building is excellent.

주위의 조경 (landscaping around)

주위의 압력에 굴하지 않고 소신을 지켰다.

He kept his convictions without yielding to surrounding pressure.

주위의 압력 (peer/social pressure)

작가는 주위의 사소한 변화도 놓치지 않았다.

The writer did not miss even the slightest changes in the surroundings.

Advanced descriptive use

주위 환기를 위해 창문을 열었습니다.

I opened the window to refresh the air/atmosphere.

주위 환기 (refreshing the environment)

주위의 냉담한 반응에 그는 실망했다.

He was disappointed by the cold reaction of those around him.

주위의 냉담한 반응 (cold reaction from others)

도시 주위의 그린벨트가 해제되었다.

The greenbelt around the city has been lifted.

Administrative/formal use

주위 집중력을 높이는 훈련이 필요하다.

Training to increase focus on surroundings is necessary.

Psychological/Technical use

주위의 여건이 허락한다면 가고 싶다.

I would like to go if the surrounding conditions allow.

주위의 여건 (surrounding conditions/factors)

태양 주위를 도는 행성들의 궤도.

The orbits of planets revolving around the sun.

Scientific terminology

주위의 평판에 연연하지 않는 삶을 살다.

To live a life without being obsessed with one's reputation among others.

주위의 평판 (reputation among others)

그 사건은 주위의 모든 것을 집어삼켰다.

The incident swallowed everything around it.

Literary/Metaphorical use

주위의 만류를 뿌리치고 혁명을 단행했다.

He shook off the dissuasion of those around him and carried out the revolution.

High-level literary prose

주위와의 조화를 중시하는 한국의 전통 미학.

Korean traditional aesthetics that emphasize harmony with the surroundings.

Cultural/Philosophical use

주위의 부추김에 넘어가 실수를 저질렀다.

I made a mistake by falling for the instigation of those around me.

주위의 부추김 (instigation from others)

주위의 시공간이 왜곡되는 현상.

A phenomenon where the surrounding space-time is distorted.

Theoretical physics context

주위의 이목을 끌기 위해 화려하게 차려입었다.

Dressed up glamorously to attract the attention of those around.

주위의 이목 (public attention/eyes)

주위의 모든 정황이 그를 범인으로 지목했다.

All surrounding circumstances pointed to him as the culprit.

Legal/Investigative use

常见搭配

주위를 둘러보다

주위를 살피다

주위를 돌다

주위 사람들

주위 환경

주위 온도

주위 시선

주위 소음

주위의 도움

주위의 기대

常用短语

주위가 산만하다

주위의 시선을 끌다

주위를 환기시키다

주위에 알리다

주위를 정리하다

주위가 어둡다

주위가 조용하다

주위를 맴돌다

주위의 만류

주위 여건

容易混淆的词

주위 vs 주의

주위 vs 주변

주위 vs 근처

习语与表达

容易混淆

주위 vs

句型

如何使用

nuance

주위 implies a closer, more immediate circle than 주변.

homophone alert

Be careful not to confuse 주위 (surroundings) with 주의 (caution/attention).

常见错误

Confusing '주위' (surroundings) with '주의' (caution).
Using '주위' as a preposition instead of a noun with a particle.
Using '주위' when '근처' (nearby) is more appropriate for general proximity.
Misspelling '주위' as '주이' or '주외'.
Forgetting the object particle when using '주위를 둘러보다'.

小贴士

Particle Check

Always use '주위에' when something is located around an object. '주위를' is for actions happening in that area.

Social Circle

When Koreans say '주위 사람,' they mean everyone who might influence them or be influenced by them. It's a broad social concept.

Hanja Power

Learning the Hanja 周 (circle) helps you understand other words like '주기' (cycle) and '주변' (vicinity).

Pronunciation

Practice the 'wi' sound by rounding your lips for 'u' and then quickly spreading them for 'i'.

Descriptive Writing

Use '주위' to set the scene in your stories. It helps the reader visualize the environment around your character.

Context Clues

If you hear '주위' in a car, it's likely about looking around for safety. If in a house, it's about the neighborhood.

Interchangeability

In 90% of daily situations, '주위' and '주변' can be swapped without changing the meaning much.

Circle Visual

Draw a dot and a circle around it. Label the circle '주위'.

Look Around

Memorize '주위를 살피다' (to scan the surroundings). It's very useful for safety and social contexts.

Spelling

Don't write '주의' when you mean 'surroundings.' '의' is for 'caution,' '위' is for 'around'.

记住它

记忆技巧

JU-WI sounds like 'Jewel' - Imagine a jewel in the center and everything around it is the JU-WI.

词源

Sino-Korean

文化背景

Korean apartments often emphasize the '주위 환경' (surrounding environment) like parks or schools as key selling points.

When eating, it is polite to check if the '주위' people have started or finished.

在生活中练习

真实语境

对话开场白

"집 주위에 공원이 있어요?"

"주위 사람 중에 누가 제일 재미있어요?"

"학교 주위에 맛집 좀 추천해 주세요."

"요즘 주위 분위기가 어때요?"

"주위 시선을 많이 신경 쓰는 편인가요?"

日记主题

내 방 주위에는 무엇이 있나요? 자세히 써 보세요.

내가 좋아하는 주위 사람들에 대해 써 보세요.

주위 환경이 나에게 주는 영향은 무엇인가요?

오늘 길을 걸으며 주위에서 본 것 세 가지를 적어 보세요.

주위 시선을 신경 쓰지 않고 하고 싶은 일이 있나요?

常见问题

10 个问题

주위 (周圍) literally means 'circumference' and often refers to the immediate area surrounding a point. 주변 (周邊) refers to the 'edges' or 'vicinity' and can cover a slightly broader area. In many cases, they are interchangeable.

Yes! '주위 사람들' refers to the people around you, like your friends, family, or colleagues. It is a very common way to refer to one's social circle.

No, in Korean, 주위 is a noun. You cannot say '주위 the house.' You must say '집 주위에' (at the surroundings of the house).

You say '주위를 둘러보세요' or '주위를 보세요.' This is used both literally and figuratively.

No, that is '주의' (ju-ui). They sound similar, so be careful with the spelling and pronunciation.

It is neutral. It can be used in casual conversation, news reports, and academic papers.

Yes, this is a very common phrase meaning 'the eyes of others' or 'public scrutiny.' It's a big part of Korean social culture.

Usually -에 (location), -를 (object), or -의 (possessive). For example: '주위에 있다', '주위를 돌다', '주위의 소음'.

You can say '달이 지구 주위를 돌아요' (The moon revolves around the Earth).

Yes, it can refer to the perimeter or the area surrounding a geometric figure.