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교문

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Meaning and Usage

The word '교문' specifically refers to the gate or entrance of a school. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation, especially when talking about locations related to schools.

Common Contexts

'교문' is often used when describing meeting points, arrival times, or nearby facilities related to the school entrance. For example, students might say they meet at the 교문 before classes start.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 교문 앞 (in front of the school gate): used to specify a location.
  • 교문이 닫히다 (the school gate closes): used when talking about gate closing times.
  • 교문 근처 (near the school gate): used to describe nearby places or landmarks.

Register and Usage Notes

'교문' is a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is not used metaphorically but strictly refers to the physical gate of a school.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '교문' with '학교' (school) itself. Remember, '교문' only means the gate, not the entire school.

Using '교문' correctly helps specify exact locations related to school entrances in conversations.

Example Sentences

학생들은 아침마다 교문 앞에서 모여서 인사를 한다.

Haksaengdeureun achimmada gyomun apeseo moyeoseo insareul handa.

Students gather in front of the school gate every morning to greet each other.

교문이 닫히기 전에 도착해야 한다.

Gyomuni dathigi jeone dochakhaeya handa.

You have to arrive before the school gate closes.

교문 근처에 버스 정류장이 있어서 편리하다.

Gyomun geuncheoe beoseu jeongryujangi isseoseo pyeollida.

There is a bus stop near the school gate, so it is convenient.