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비행장

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Meaning and Usage

The word '비행장' refers to an airfield or airport, a place where airplanes take off and land. It is commonly used in both civilian and military contexts.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '비행장' when talking about travel, aviation, or military bases. It can refer to large commercial airports or smaller airfields.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 비행장에 도착하다: to arrive at the airfield
  • 비행장 주변: the area around the airfield
  • 군사 비행장: military airfield

These collocations help specify the context or location related to the airfield.

Register and Usage Notes

'비행장' is a neutral term and can be used in formal and informal situations. It is more specific than 공항 (airport), which usually refers to commercial airports.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '비행장' with '공항'. Remember, '비행장' can mean any airfield, including military or small airstrips, while '공항' typically means a commercial airport with passenger services.

Example Sentences

비행장에 도착하자마자 비행기가 이륙했다.

Bihaengjang-e dochak-hajamaja bihaenggi-ga iryukhaetda.

As soon as we arrived at the airfield, the plane took off.

이 비행장은 군사 목적으로 사용된다.

I bihaengjang-eun gunsa mokjeogeuro sayongdoenda.

This airfield is used for military purposes.

비행장 주변에는 소음이 심해서 주거 지역으로 적합하지 않다.

Bihaengjang jubyeon-eneun so-eum-i simhaeseo jugeu jiyeog-euro jeoghapaji anta.

The area around the airfield is noisy, so it is not suitable for residential areas.