서식지
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. It provides the necessary conditions for survival such as food and shelter.
Examples
3 of 5이곳은 희귀 조류의 주요 서식지입니다.
This place is a major habitat for rare birds.
도시 개발이 서식지에 미치는 영향을 조사하세요.
Investigate the impact of urban development on habitats.
기후 변화는 북극곰의 서식지를 위협합니다.
Climate change threatens the polar bear's habitat.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '서' (reside) + '식' (live/eat) + '지' (ground/place). The place where things live and eat.
Quick Quiz
기후 변화로 인해 북극곰의 ( )가 줄어들고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 서식지
Examples
이곳은 희귀 조류의 주요 서식지입니다.
academicThis place is a major habitat for rare birds.
도시 개발이 서식지에 미치는 영향을 조사하세요.
formalInvestigate the impact of urban development on habitats.
기후 변화는 북극곰의 서식지를 위협합니다.
everydayClimate change threatens the polar bear's habitat.
정부는 서식지 보호 구역을 지정했습니다.
businessThe government designated a habitat protection zone.
그 동물은 야생 서식지에서만 발견됩니다.
informalThat animal is only found in its wild habitat.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
서식지 보호
habitat protection
서식지 이동
habitat migration
서식지 관리
habitat management
Often Confused With
거주지 refers specifically to human residences, while 서식지 refers to animal or plant habitats.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS Reading and Writing tasks concerning environmental science and biology.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '거주지' when talking about animals; always use '서식지' for wildlife.
Memory Tip
Think of '서' (reside) + '식' (live/eat) + '지' (ground/place). The place where things live and eat.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 棲息地 (habitat).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, the DMZ is often discussed as a unique '서식지' for endangered species.
Quick Quiz
기후 변화로 인해 북극곰의 ( )가 줄어들고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 서식지
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