B1 noun Neutral

단위

[danwi]

A specific quantity or amount used as a standard of measurement. It can also refer to a basic component or group within a larger organization.

Examples

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1

가족은 사회의 가장 작은 단위입니다.

The family is the smallest unit of society.

2

측정 단위를 통일해야 합니다.

Measurement units must be unified.

3

너 이거 단위가 뭐야?

What is the unit for this?

Word Family

Noun
단위
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Memory Tip

Dan-wi: think of 'Down-We' go into smaller units.

Quick Quiz

한국의 화폐 ____는 원(Won)입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 단위

Examples

1

가족은 사회의 가장 작은 단위입니다.

everyday

The family is the smallest unit of society.

2

측정 단위를 통일해야 합니다.

formal

Measurement units must be unified.

3

너 이거 단위가 뭐야?

informal

What is the unit for this?

4

분자 단위에서 반응이 일어납니다.

academic

The reaction occurs at the molecular unit/level.

5

팀 단위로 보너스를 지급합니다.

business

Bonuses are paid on a team unit basis.

Word Family

Noun
단위

Common Collocations

측정 단위 unit of measurement
화폐 단위 currency unit
단위 면적 unit area
단위 시간 unit time
기본 단위 basic unit

Common Phrases

단위 농도

unit concentration

단위 원가

unit cost

단위 가격

unit price

Often Confused With

단위 vs 척도

단위 is a specific standard of measure (like 'kg'), whereas 척도 is a 'scale' or 'yardstick' (more abstract).

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Usage Notes

Crucial for IELTS Writing Task 1 when describing charts and graphs.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often forget to mention the '단위' when describing data in Task 1.

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Memory Tip

Dan-wi: think of 'Down-We' go into smaller units.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 單位.

Grammar Patterns

~ 단위로 단위가 ~이다

Quick Quiz

한국의 화폐 ____는 원(Won)입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 단위

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