B2 noun Neutral

영역

[jʌŋjʌk]

A particular area of activity, interest, or knowledge; a territory.

Examples

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이것은 전문적인 지식이 필요한 영역이다.

This is a domain that requires professional knowledge.

2

기업들은 새로운 사업 영역을 확장하고 있다.

Companies are expanding into new business areas.

3

내 사생활 영역을 침범하지 마.

Don't invade my private sphere.

Word Family

Noun
영역
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Memory Tip

Yeong (Territory) + Yeok (Region).

Quick Quiz

예술은 이성보다는 감성의 ____에 가깝다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 영역

Examples

1

이것은 전문적인 지식이 필요한 영역이다.

academic

This is a domain that requires professional knowledge.

2

기업들은 새로운 사업 영역을 확장하고 있다.

business

Companies are expanding into new business areas.

3

내 사생활 영역을 침범하지 마.

everyday

Don't invade my private sphere.

4

영토 영역을 지키기 위해 군대가 배치되었다.

formal

Troops were deployed to protect the territorial domain.

5

그건 내가 모르는 영역이야.

informal

That's an area I don't know.

Word Family

Noun
영역

Common Collocations

전문 영역 professional domain
영역을 넓히다 to expand one's domain
활동 영역 field of activity
고유 영역 exclusive domain
영역 침범 invasion of territory/domain

Common Phrases

연구 영역

research area

관심 영역

area of interest

사적 영역

private sphere

Often Confused With

영역 vs 분야

Bun-ya is more commonly used for academic disciplines; yeong-yeok is more for physical/metaphorical territories.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS Reading passages discussing different scientific fields or social spheres.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'beom-wi' when they mean a specific disciplinary 'domain'.

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Memory Tip

Yeong (Territory) + Yeok (Region).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 領域.

Grammar Patterns

~의 영역에 속하다 새로운 영역을 개척하다

Quick Quiz

예술은 이성보다는 감성의 ____에 가깝다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 영역

More academic words

분석하다

B2

To 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

B2

A 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

B2

To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.

중요성

B2

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.

해결책

B2

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.

환경

B2

The 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

B2

To come into existence or experience; to happen. Used for events, problems, or natural phenomena in formal contexts.

차이

B2

A point or way in which people or things are not the same; difference. Essential for 'Compare and Contrast' essays.

자원

B2

A 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

B2

The state of being diverse; variety. It often refers to cultural, biological, or ideological differences within a group or system.

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