공간

gonggan

space

이 방은 넓은 공간이 필요합니다.

This room needs a large space.

general

A physical or conceptual area or volume that can be occupied or traversed.

우주선은 무한한 공간을 탐험하고 있습니다.

The spaceship is exploring infinite space.

Can refer to both physical and abstract spaces, such as time or conceptual spaces.

general

An area designated for a specific purpose or activity.

이 공간은 회의용으로 사용됩니다.

This space is used for meetings.

Often used in architecture and interior design.

Collocations

공간 활용space utilization공간 분할space division공간 감각spatial awareness

Synonyms

장소 영역 지역

Antonyms

점 선 면

Related Phrases

공간 감각이 있다phrase

to have a good sense of space

공간을 활용하다phrase

to utilize space

Pro Tip

Abstract vs. Physical Space

공간 can refer to both physical areas and abstract concepts like time or conceptual spaces. Context usually clarifies the intended meaning.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

In technical fields like architecture or physics, 공간 often refers to precise measurements or theoretical constructs. In everyday language, it usually refers to general areas or volumes.

Word Origin

Derived from the Chinese characters 空間, where 空 (kong) means 'empty' and 間 (gan) means 'space' or 'interval'.

Usage Notes

Can be used to describe both physical and abstract spaces, such as time or conceptual spaces. Often used in architecture, design, and philosophy.

Word Breakdown

공

empty

root

간

space or interval

root

한영사전