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해변

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Meaning and Usage

The word '해변' specifically refers to the area where the land meets the sea, commonly known as the beach. It is used in everyday conversation when talking about seaside locations, vacations, or nature.

Common Contexts

'해변' is often mentioned in contexts related to leisure activities such as swimming, walking, or collecting shells. It can describe both natural sandy beaches and rocky coastal areas.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 해변에서 (at the beach): used to indicate an action taking place on the beach.
  • 해변가 (beachside): refers to the area adjacent to the beach.
  • 해변을 따라 (along the beach): used when describing movement or walking along the beach.

Register and Usage Notes

'해변' is a neutral noun suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is commonly used in travel, weather reports, and casual conversations.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '해변' with '바닷가' which also means beach or seaside. '바닷가' can imply a broader coastal area including cliffs or rocky shores, while '해변' usually emphasizes the sandy or accessible beach area. Use '해변' when specifically referring to the beach where people can relax or swim.

Example Sentences

여름 휴가 때 해변에서 수영을 했어요.

Yeoreum hyuga ttae haebyeoneseo suyeongeul haesseoyo.

I swam at the beach during the summer vacation.

해변을 따라 산책하는 것이 정말 좋아요.

Haebyeoneul ttara sanchaekhaneun geosi jeongmal joayo.

Taking a walk along the beach is really nice.

해변가에는 조개와 작은 돌들이 많아요.

Haebyeongae neun jogaewa jageun dolddeuri manhayo.

There are many shells and small stones on the beach.