주거환경
The conditions and surroundings in which people live, including housing quality, neighborhood safety, and access to facilities.
Examples
3 of 5쾌적한 주거환경을 찾는 사람들이 늘고 있어요.
More and more people are looking for a pleasant living environment.
정부는 노후 지역의 주거환경 개선 사업을 추진 중입니다.
The government is promoting projects to improve the living environment in old areas.
우리 동네 주거환경은 진짜 좋아.
The living environment in our neighborhood is really good.
Word Family
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
쾌적한 주거환경을 찾는 사람들이 늘고 있어요.
everydayMore and more people are looking for a pleasant living environment.
정부는 노후 지역의 주거환경 개선 사업을 추진 중입니다.
formalThe government is promoting projects to improve the living environment in old areas.
우리 동네 주거환경은 진짜 좋아.
informalThe living environment in our neighborhood is really good.
주거환경이 삶의 질에 미치는 영향은 지대합니다.
academicThe impact of the living environment on the quality of life is significant.
주거환경 보호를 위해 층간 소음 예방이 필요합니다.
businessNoise prevention between floors is necessary to protect the living environment.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
주거환경을 위협하다
to threaten the living environment
주거환경 인프라
living environment infrastructure
주거환경 만족도
satisfaction with living environment
Often Confused With
Natural environment (forests, rivers) vs. Living environment (housing, urban settings).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in IELTS tasks about urbanization, city planning, and personal housing choices.
Common Mistakes
Often confused with '거주지' (residence), which is just the place, not the surroundings.
Memory Tip
Ju-geo (Dwelling) + Hwan-gyeong (Environment).
Word Origin
Sino-Korean: 'Ju' (dwell), 'Geo' (dwell), 'Hwan' (circle), 'Gyeong' (border).
Grammar Patterns
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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