위치하다
To be situated or located in a specific place. It is the formal way to say '있다' when describing geographical positions.
Examples
3 of 5우리 학교는 산 밑에 위치해요.
Our school is located at the foot of the mountain.
신규 공장은 교통이 편리한 산업 단지에 위치할 예정입니다.
The new factory is scheduled to be located in an industrial complex with convenient transportation.
너네 집 어디쯤 위치해?
Around where is your house located?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Wi-chi' as 'Which' — 'Which' place is it located in?
Quick Quiz
박물관은 시내 중심가에 ____하고 있어 찾기 쉽다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 위치
Examples
우리 학교는 산 밑에 위치해요.
everydayOur school is located at the foot of the mountain.
신규 공장은 교통이 편리한 산업 단지에 위치할 예정입니다.
formalThe new factory is scheduled to be located in an industrial complex with convenient transportation.
너네 집 어디쯤 위치해?
informalAround where is your house located?
한국은 동북아시아의 중심에 위치하고 있어 전략적으로 중요하다.
academicKorea is strategically important as it is located in the center of Northeast Asia.
본사는 서울 강남구에 위치해 있습니다.
businessThe headquarters is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
정확한 위치
exact location
위치를 확인하다
to check the location
위치가 좋다
the location is good
Often Confused With
위치하다 means to be located, while 설치하다 means to install (equipment/software).
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Task 1 map descriptions and Task 2 essays on tourism or urban planning.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using '있다' for every description; '위치하다' sounds more academic and precise.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Wi-chi' as 'Which' — 'Which' place is it located in?
Word Origin
Sino-Korean 'wi' (rank/position) and 'chi' (place).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The 'location' (위치) of a home in Korea often determines its market value significantly.
Quick Quiz
박물관은 시내 중심가에 ____하고 있어 찾기 쉽다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 위치
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