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짝수

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Meaning and Usage

The word '짝수' means 'even number' in Korean. It refers to any integer divisible by 2 without a remainder. This term is commonly used in mathematics, education, and everyday contexts involving numbers.

Common Contexts

You will often see '짝수' used when discussing number properties, such as in math classes or when sorting or categorizing numbers. For example, teachers might instruct students to focus on '짝수 문제' (even-numbered questions) during exams.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 짝수 번호 (even number) — used when referring to numbered items or questions.
  • 짝수 자리 (even digit/place) — used in contexts discussing digits or positions in numbers.
  • 짝수와 홀수 (even and odd numbers) — a common phrase contrasting even and odd numbers.

Register and Nuance

'짝수' is a neutral, standard term used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a noun and does not carry any special politeness level.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '짝수' with '홀수' (odd number). Remember, '짝수' always means numbers divisible by 2, while '홀수' means numbers that leave a remainder of 1 when divided by 2.

Example Sentences

짝수는 2로 나누어떨어지는 수입니다.

Jjaksuneun 2ro nanu-e tteoreojineun suimnida.

An even number is a number divisible by 2.

이번 시험에서는 짝수 번호 문제만 풀어야 합니다.

Ibeon siheomeseoneun jjaksu beonho munjeman pureoya hamnida.

In this exam, you only have to solve the even-numbered questions.

짝수와 홀수의 차이를 이해하는 것이 중요합니다.

Jjaksuwa holsuui chaireul ihaehaneun geosi jungyohamnida.

It is important to understand the difference between even and odd numbers.