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수리

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Meanings and Usage

The Korean word '수리' has two main meanings that are commonly used in different contexts. First, it refers to 'mathematics' or 'mathematical principles,' which is a formal and academic usage. Second, it means 'repair' or 'fixing,' often used in everyday situations involving maintenance or fixing objects.

Distinguishing the Meanings

When '수리' is used in an academic or educational context, it relates to math, such as in phrases like '수리 문제' (math problem). In contrast, when talking about fixing something broken, '수리' refers to repair, as in '기계 수리' (machine repair).

Common Collocations

  • 수리 문제: math problem, used in educational contexts.
  • 수리 중: under repair, used to indicate something is being fixed.
  • 수리 비용: repair cost, referring to expenses for fixing.
  • 수리 기사: repair technician, a person who fixes things.

Register and Politeness

'수리' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When combined with verbs like '하다' (to do), it forms '수리하다' meaning 'to repair.'

Common Learner Mistake

Learners often confuse the two meanings of '수리' because they are homonyms. Pay attention to the context: if the topic is education or science, it likely means 'mathematics.' If the topic is about fixing or maintenance, it means 'repair.'

Example Sentences

수리 문제를 풀 때는 논리적으로 생각해야 한다.

Suri munjeleul pul ttaeneun nonrijogeuro saenggakhaeya handa.

When solving math problems, you have to think logically.

이 공장의 기계는 수리 중이다.

I gongjangui gigeneun suri jungida.

The machines in this factory are under repair.

수리 능력이 뛰어난 기술자가 필요하다.

Suri neungnyeogi ttwieonan gisuljaga piryo hada.

A technician with excellent repair skills is needed.