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분단

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Understanding '분단'

The word '분단' primarily refers to the division or separation of a territory or area into distinct parts. It is often used in political or historical contexts, especially relating to the division of Korea into North and South.

Usage and Context

When Koreans use '분단', they usually imply a significant and often problematic separation, such as the division of a country or region. It is not commonly used for small or casual separations but rather for serious, large-scale divisions.

Common Collocations

  • 분단 국가 (divided country): refers to a nation split into two or more parts.
  • 분단 이후 (after the division): used to discuss events or conditions following a division.
  • 분단 상황 (division situation): describes the state or condition of being divided.

Register and Nuance

'분단' is a formal noun often found in news, history, and political discussions. It carries a serious tone and is not used in casual conversation about minor separations.

Learner Tip

A common confusion is to use '분단' for any kind of division or section, but it specifically implies a significant and often political or territorial division. For everyday sections or parts, words like '부분' or '구역' are more appropriate.

Example Sentences

한반도의 분단은 아직도 많은 문제를 안고 있다.

Hanbandoui bundan eun ajikdo manheun munjele ango itda.

The division of the Korean Peninsula still carries many problems.

분단 이후 남북한의 경제 발전 속도는 크게 달라졌다.

Bundan ihu nambukhan ui gyeongje baljeon sokdo neun keuge dallajyeotda.

Since the division, the economic development speeds of South and North Korea have greatly differed.

분단 상황에서 가족들이 떨어져 지내는 경우가 많다.

Bundan sanghwangeseo gajokdeuri tteoreojyeo jinaeneun gyeonguga manhda.

In a divided situation, many families live apart.