경기
gyeongginoun★Intermediate
formal
A province in South Korea, located north of Seoul and including the capital city of Suwon.
경기는 한국에서 가장 인구가 많은 지방 중 하나입니다.
Gyeonggi is one of the most populous regions in South Korea.
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The province is often referred to in administrative and geographical contexts.
Collocations
경기도Gyeonggi Province경기도청Gyeonggi Provincial Office
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Geographical Context
When referring to the province, it's often paired with '도' (province) to form '경기도'.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the combination of '경' (capital) and '기' (region), reflecting its historical role as a region surrounding the capital.
📝Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in official and geographical contexts, often shortened to '경기도' (Gyeonggi Province).
Word Breakdown
경
capital
prefix기
region
suffix한영사전