B2 noun Neutral

주거환경

[dʑugə-hwaŋgyəŋ]

The conditions and surroundings in which people live, including housing quality, neighborhood safety, and access to facilities.

Examples

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쾌적한 주거환경을 찾는 사람들이 늘고 있어요.

More and more people are looking for a pleasant living environment.

2

정부는 노후 지역의 주거환경 개선 사업을 추진 중입니다.

The government is promoting projects to improve the living environment in old areas.

3

우리 동네 주거환경은 진짜 좋아.

The living environment in our neighborhood is really good.

Word Family

Noun
주거환경
Verb
주거하다
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Memory Tip

Ju-geo (Dwelling) + Hwan-gyeong (Environment).

Quick Quiz

공원 근처는 산책하기 좋아서 ____이/가 매우 좋습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 주거환경

Examples

1

쾌적한 주거환경을 찾는 사람들이 늘고 있어요.

everyday

More and more people are looking for a pleasant living environment.

2

정부는 노후 지역의 주거환경 개선 사업을 추진 중입니다.

formal

The government is promoting projects to improve the living environment in old areas.

3

우리 동네 주거환경은 진짜 좋아.

informal

The living environment in our neighborhood is really good.

4

주거환경이 삶의 질에 미치는 영향은 지대합니다.

academic

The impact of the living environment on the quality of life is significant.

5

주거환경 보호를 위해 층간 소음 예방이 필요합니다.

business

Noise prevention between floors is necessary to protect the living environment.

Word Family

Noun
주거환경
Verb
주거하다

Common Collocations

쾌적한 주거환경 pleasant living environment
주거환경 개선 improvement of living environment
주거환경을 조성하다 to create a living environment
열악한 주거환경 poor living environment
주거환경 정비 maintenance of living environment

Common Phrases

주거환경을 위협하다

to threaten the living environment

주거환경 인프라

living environment infrastructure

주거환경 만족도

satisfaction with living environment

Often Confused With

주거환경 vs 자연환경

Natural environment (forests, rivers) vs. Living environment (housing, urban settings).

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in IELTS tasks about urbanization, city planning, and personal housing choices.

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Common Mistakes

Often confused with '거주지' (residence), which is just the place, not the surroundings.

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Memory Tip

Ju-geo (Dwelling) + Hwan-gyeong (Environment).

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Word Origin

Sino-Korean: 'Ju' (dwell), 'Geo' (dwell), 'Hwan' (circle), 'Gyeong' (border).

Grammar Patterns

주거환경이 우수하다 주거환경을 해치다
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Cultural Context

In Korea, apartment complexes are often marketed based on their 'Ju-geo Hwan-gyeong' (proximity to schools and parks).

Quick Quiz

공원 근처는 산책하기 좋아서 ____이/가 매우 좋습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 주거환경

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