면적
The size of a surface or the amount of space that a flat shape or an area of land takes up.
Examples
3 of 5방의 면적을 재어 보았습니다.
I measured the area of the room.
국토 면적의 효율적 활용이 필요합니다.
Efficient utilization of the national land area is necessary.
생각보다 면적이 좁아서 가구가 다 안 들어가.
The area is smaller than I thought, so the furniture doesn't all fit.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Myeon (Face/Surface) + Jeok (Accumulation). The accumulation of the surface is the area.
Quick Quiz
이 아파트는 바닥 _______이 매우 넓게 설계되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 면적
Examples
방의 면적을 재어 보았습니다.
everydayI measured the area of the room.
국토 면적의 효율적 활용이 필요합니다.
formalEfficient utilization of the national land area is necessary.
생각보다 면적이 좁아서 가구가 다 안 들어가.
informalThe area is smaller than I thought, so the furniture doesn't all fit.
삼림 면적의 감소는 지구 온난화를 가속화한다.
academicThe reduction of forest area accelerates global warming.
공장 부지 면적을 확인하고 보고하세요.
businessCheck the factory site area and report it.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
넓은 면적
large area
면적 당
per area
면적 계산
area calculation
Often Confused With
Nyeolbi is a native Korean word for area/width, while Myeonjeok is the more formal Sino-Korean term used in academic contexts.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS Task 1 when comparing the size of countries, parks, or buildings.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '부피' (volume), which is 3D space.
Memory Tip
Myeon (Face/Surface) + Jeok (Accumulation). The accumulation of the surface is the area.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 面 (face/surface) + 積 (accumulate).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, apartment sizes are traditionally measured in 'pyeong', but 'square meters' (m²) is the official '면적' unit.
Quick Quiz
이 아파트는 바닥 _______이 매우 넓게 설계되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 면적
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한계
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가설
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인과관계
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관찰하다
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원리
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