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이하

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '이하' means 'less than' or 'below' a certain number or level. It is commonly used in formal and written contexts such as price tags, rules, or official documents to indicate an upper limit.

Common Contexts

  • Prices: '10,000원 이하' means '10,000 won or less.'
  • Quantities or limits: '30명 이하' means '30 people or fewer.'
  • Written notes: '이하 생략' means 'omitted below,' often used to indicate that the following content is intentionally left out.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '숫자 + 이하': to express 'less than or equal to' a number.
  • '이하 생략': a fixed phrase used in writing.

Register and Politeness

'이하' is neutral and formal, often found in official or written language rather than casual speech.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '이하' with '미만' (less than, but excluding the number). Remember, '이하' includes the number itself, while '미만' excludes it.

Example Sentences

이 상품은 10,000원 이하입니다.

I sangpumeun manwon ihaimnida.

This product is priced at 10,000 won or less.

학생 수가 30명 이하일 때만 신청할 수 있습니다.

Haksaeng suga samsim myeong ihae ttaemanh an申할 수 있습니다.

You can apply only if the number of students is 30 or fewer.

이하 생략

Iha saengryak

Omitted below (used in writing to indicate omission of the following content)