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기사

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '기사' primarily means 'a newspaper or magazine article.' It refers to the written report or story published in media outlets.

Common Contexts

You will often see '기사' used when talking about news reports, journalistic writing, or any formal written piece in newspapers or online news platforms.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '신문 기사' (newspaper article): specifically refers to articles in newspapers.
  • '기사 작성' (writing an article): the act of composing a news story.
  • '기사 내용' (article content): the information or story inside the article.

Important Notes

Be careful not to confuse '기사' with '기자' (reporter). '기사' is the article itself, while '기자' is the person who writes it. This distinction is important in conversations about news media.

Register and Politeness

'기사' is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing news articles. It is widely understood and commonly used in everyday conversation and professional settings.

Example Sentences

오늘 신문에 중요한 기사가 실렸어요.

Oneul sinmune jungyohan gisa ga sillyeosseoyo.

An important article was published in today's newspaper.

그 기사는 사회 문제에 대해 잘 설명하고 있어요.

Geu gisa neun sahoe munje e daehae jal seolmyeonghago isseoyo.

That article explains social issues well.

기사를 쓰는 기자는 현장에 직접 가서 취재합니다.

Gisareul sseuneun gija neun hyeonjange jikjeop gaseo chwitaehamnida.

A reporter who writes articles goes directly to the scene to cover the story.