Meaning and Usage
The adverb '종일' means 'all day' or 'throughout the whole day.' It is used to emphasize that an action or state continues from morning until evening without interruption.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '종일' in daily conversations when talking about weather, work, study, or any activity lasting the entire day.
Collocations and Patterns
- 종일 일하다: to work all day
- 종일 비가 오다: it rains all day
- 종일 기다리다: to wait all day
These collocations highlight continuous or prolonged actions.
Register and Politeness
'종일' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '종일' with '하루 종일.' Both mean 'all day,' but '하루 종일' explicitly includes 'one day' and is more common in casual speech. '종일' is slightly more formal or literary but perfectly natural in conversation.