B1 noun Neutral

도심

/doɕim/

The central part or main business area of a city (downtown).

Examples

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1

도심 공동화 현상이 사회적 이슈가 되고 있습니다.

The phenomenon of urban hollowing out is becoming a social issue.

2

도심 광장에서 대규모 행사가 열렸습니다.

A large-scale event was held in the city square.

3

주말에 도심에 나가서 영화 보자.

Let's go downtown and watch a movie this weekend.

Word Family

Noun
도심
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Memory Tip

Do (City) + Sim (Heart/Center) = The heart of the city.

Quick Quiz

서울 ( )은 밤에도 매우 밝습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 도심

Examples

1

도심 공동화 현상이 사회적 이슈가 되고 있습니다.

academic

The phenomenon of urban hollowing out is becoming a social issue.

2

도심 광장에서 대규모 행사가 열렸습니다.

formal

A large-scale event was held in the city square.

3

주말에 도심에 나가서 영화 보자.

informal

Let's go downtown and watch a movie this weekend.

4

도심의 임대료는 매년 상승하고 있습니다.

business

Rents in the city center are rising every year.

5

도심에는 높은 건물들이 많습니다.

everyday

There are many tall buildings in the city center.

Word Family

Noun
도심

Common Collocations

도심 지역 downtown area
도심 교통 city traffic
도심 공원 city park
도심 개발 downtown development
도심 광장 city square

Common Phrases

도심을 벗어나다

to leave the city center

도심 한가운데

in the very heart of the city

도심 재생

urban renewal

Often Confused With

도심 vs 시내

시내 is more colloquial and common for shopping/eating; 도심 is more formal/geographic.

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Usage Notes

Used when discussing urbanization, traffic, or real estate in academic contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '도시' (city) when they specifically mean the central part (downtown).

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Memory Tip

Do (City) + Sim (Heart/Center) = The heart of the city.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean: 都 (city) + 心 (heart/center).

Grammar Patterns

도심에 위치하다 도심을 중심으로

Quick Quiz

서울 ( )은 밤에도 매우 밝습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 도심

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