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영역

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '영역' (yeongyeok) primarily means 'area,' 'field,' or 'territory.' It is used to describe physical spaces, conceptual fields like academic or professional domains, and personal or social territories.

Common Contexts

  1. Academic or professional fields: "인공지능 영역" (artificial intelligence field).
  2. Personal or social territory: "자신의 영역" (one's own territory).
  3. Boundaries or limits: "영역 밖" (outside the area).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 영역을 다루다: to cover or handle a field or area.
  • 자신의 영역을 지키다: to protect one's own territory.
  • 전문 영역: specialized field or area.
  • 영역 밖: outside the area or scope.

Register and Nuance

'영역' is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It often appears in academic, professional, and everyday conversations when discussing scopes or domains.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '영역' with '지역' (region or district). '영역' is more abstract and can refer to conceptual fields, while '지역' usually refers to physical geographic areas. Use '영역' when talking about fields of study, expertise, or personal/social territories.

Example Sentences

이 연구는 인공지능의 다양한 영역을 다루고 있다.

I yeonguneun ingongjineungui dayanghan yeongyeogeul darugo itda.

This research covers various areas of artificial intelligence.

그는 자신의 영역을 철저히 지키려고 한다.

Geuneun jasinui yeongyeogeul cheolchehi jikiryogo handa.

He tries to strictly protect his own territory.

이 문제는 우리의 전문 영역 밖에 있다.

I munjeneun uriui jeonmun yeongyeok bakke itda.

This issue is outside our area of expertise.