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거리

geori
noun★Beginner— distance
general

A measure of how far apart two points are in space.

이 두 도시 사이의 거리는 100km입니다.

The distance between these two cities is 100km.

💡

Can refer to physical distance, emotional distance, or time-based distance.

general

A street or road, especially in a city or town.

우리 집 근처에 큰 거리가 있습니다.

There is a big street near my house.

💡

Often used to refer to a main road or thoroughfare.

Collocations

거리 측정distance measurement거리 두다to keep a distance거리 계산distance calculation

Synonyms

거리간격거리

Antonyms

가까이접근

Related Phrases

거리 두다phrase
to keep a distance
거리 측정phrase
distance measurement

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

In everyday speech, '거리' is often used to describe the space between two points or the length of a road.

⚡Gold Rule

Distance vs. Street

The meaning depends on context. If referring to space, it means 'distance'; if referring to a road, it means 'street'.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Middle Korean '게리' (geri), meaning 'space' or 'interval'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used to describe physical, emotional, or temporal distance. Also commonly refers to streets or roads in urban settings.

Word Breakdown

거
space
root
+
리
measurement or unit
suffix
한영사전

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