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기기

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '기기' (gigi) refers to machines, devices, or equipment. It is commonly used in technical, industrial, and medical contexts to denote physical tools or machinery.

Common Contexts

You will often see '기기' used when talking about factory machinery, electronic devices, or medical instruments. It is a formal and somewhat technical term, suitable for professional or academic settings.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '기기 설치' (device installation): used when setting up machines or equipment.
  • '기기 고장' (device malfunction): refers to equipment breaking down.
  • '의료 기기' (medical equipment): specific to healthcare devices.

Usage Tips

When using '기기', remember it usually refers to tangible, physical equipment rather than abstract tools or software. Avoid confusing it with '기술' (technology) or '장비' (equipment in a broader sense). '기기' is often paired with specific types of machines or devices.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '기기' with '기구' (apparatus or instrument), which can overlap but '기구' often implies a structure or mechanism, while '기기' emphasizes machinery or electronic devices.

Example Sentences

이 공장에는 최신 기기가 많이 설치되어 있다.

I gongjangeneun choesin gigiga mani seolchidoeeo itda.

This factory has many state-of-the-art machines installed.

컴퓨터 기기가 고장 나서 수리를 맡겼다.

Keompyuteo gigiga gojang naseo surireul matgyeotda.

The computer equipment broke down, so I sent it for repair.

의료 기기는 정기적으로 점검해야 한다.

Uiryo gigineun jeonggijeogeuro jeomgeomhaeya handa.

Medical devices must be inspected regularly.