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조명

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Understanding '조명' (Lighting)

'조명' primarily refers to lighting or illumination in various contexts such as rooms, stages, or photography. It is a noun used to describe the light source or the effect of light in a space.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '조명' when talking about interior lighting, stage lighting in theaters or concerts, and technical lighting in photography or film. It can describe both natural and artificial light but is mostly used for artificial lighting setups.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 조명을 켜다/끄다: to turn the lights on/off
  • 조명을 조절하다: to adjust the lighting
  • 무대 조명: stage lighting
  • 조명 효과: lighting effect

These collocations are useful for everyday conversations about lighting conditions or technical discussions.

Usage Notes

'조명' is a formal and neutral noun, suitable for both casual and professional contexts. A common learner mistake is confusing '조명' with '빛' (light), where '빛' refers more generally to light itself, including natural light, while '조명' often implies artificial lighting or lighting equipment.

When using '조명', think about the source or setup of light rather than just the light itself.

Example Sentences

이 방의 조명이 너무 어두워서 책을 읽기 힘들어요.

I bangui jomyeongi neomu eoduwoseo chaegeul ilgi himdeureoyo.

The lighting in this room is too dim, so it's hard to read a book.

무대 조명이 바뀌자 배우들의 표정이 더 잘 보였다.

Mudae jomyeongi bakkwija baewudeului pyojeongi deo jal boyeotda.

When the stage lighting changed, the actors' expressions became more visible.

사진을 찍을 때 조명을 잘 조절해야 좋은 결과가 나와요.

Sajineul jjigeul ttae jomyeongeul jal jojolhaeya joeun gyeolgwa ga nawayo.

You need to adjust the lighting well when taking photos to get good results.