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분리

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Meaning and Usage

The noun '분리' means 'separation' or 'segregation' and is commonly used in contexts where things are physically or conceptually divided. It is often seen in environmental contexts such as waste separation but also in abstract contexts like separating emotions from facts.

Common Collocations

  • 분리수거 (waste separation): Refers to sorting garbage for recycling.
  • 분리 배출 (separate disposal): Used when instructing to dispose of items separately.
  • 분리하다 (to separate): The verb form often used with '분리' to describe the action.

Register and Politeness

'분리' is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It appears frequently in public notices, instructions, and educational materials.

Usage Tips

When using '분리', it often pairs with specific objects like 쓰레기 (garbage), 감정 (emotion), or 물질 (substance). Avoid confusing '분리' with '분배' (distribution), which relates to dividing something to share rather than separating.

Understanding the context is key to using '분리' correctly, especially distinguishing physical separation from conceptual separation.

Example Sentences

쓰레기는 재활용과 일반 쓰레기로 분리해서 버려야 합니다.

Sseuregineun jaehwalyonggwa ilban sseuregiro bunrihaeseo beoryeoya hamnida.

Garbage must be separated into recyclables and general waste before disposal.

분리수거함에 플라스틱과 종이를 따로 넣으세요.

Bunrisugeohame peullaseutikgwa jongireul ttaro neoeuseyo.

Please put plastics and paper separately in the recycling bins.

이 문제는 감정과 사실을 분리해서 생각해야 합니다.

I munjeneun gamjeongwa sasireul bunrihaeseo saenggakhaeya hamnida.

You need to separate emotions from facts when thinking about this issue.