영역
A particular area of activity, interest, or knowledge; a territory.
Examples
3 of 5이것은 전문적인 지식이 필요한 영역이다.
This is a domain that requires professional knowledge.
기업들은 새로운 사업 영역을 확장하고 있다.
Companies are expanding into new business areas.
내 사생활 영역을 침범하지 마.
Don't invade my private sphere.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yeong (Territory) + Yeok (Region).
Quick Quiz
예술은 이성보다는 감성의 ____에 가깝다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 영역
Examples
이것은 전문적인 지식이 필요한 영역이다.
academicThis is a domain that requires professional knowledge.
기업들은 새로운 사업 영역을 확장하고 있다.
businessCompanies are expanding into new business areas.
내 사생활 영역을 침범하지 마.
everydayDon't invade my private sphere.
영토 영역을 지키기 위해 군대가 배치되었다.
formalTroops were deployed to protect the territorial domain.
그건 내가 모르는 영역이야.
informalThat's an area I don't know.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
연구 영역
research area
관심 영역
area of interest
사적 영역
private sphere
Often Confused With
Bun-ya is more commonly used for academic disciplines; yeong-yeok is more for physical/metaphorical territories.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Reading passages discussing different scientific fields or social spheres.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'beom-wi' when they mean a specific disciplinary 'domain'.
Memory Tip
Yeong (Territory) + Yeok (Region).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 領域.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
예술은 이성보다는 감성의 ____에 가깝다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 영역
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
분석하다
B2To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.
현상
B2A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.
감소하다
B2To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.
중요성
B2The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.
해결책
B2A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.
환경
B2The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. It can refer to the natural world or social/work conditions.
발생하다
B2To come into existence or experience; to happen. Used for events, problems, or natural phenomena in formal contexts.
차이
B2A point or way in which people or things are not the same; difference. Essential for 'Compare and Contrast' essays.
자원
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. Often refers to natural or human resources.
다양성
B2The state of being diverse; variety. It often refers to cultural, biological, or ideological differences within a group or system.
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