Meanings and Usage
The Korean word '경기' has two main meanings: it can refer to a 'match' or 'contest' such as in sports, and it can also mean the 'economic condition' or 'business climate'. The context usually clarifies which meaning is intended.
Common Contexts
Sports and Competitions: '경기' is frequently used to talk about games, matches, or contests. For example, 축구 경기 (soccer match), 농구 경기 (basketball game).
Economy: '경기' also refers to the state of the economy, often paired with words like 경제 (economy) to form 경제 경기 (economic condition).
Collocations and Patterns
- 경기 시작하다: to start a match or game.
- 경기 결과: match result.
- 경기 침체: economic recession.
- 경기 회복: economic recovery.
Register and Usage Notes
'경기' is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts. When referring to sports, it is common in everyday conversation and media. When used in economic contexts, it appears more in news, reports, and formal discussions.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse '경기' with '경기장' which means 'stadium' or 'arena'. Remember, '경기' is the event or condition itself, while '경기장' is the place where the event happens.