도시의
In, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city. It describes things found in an urban environment.
Examples
3 of 5도시의 인구 밀도는 매우 높습니다.
The population density of the city is very high.
현대인들은 도시의 편리함을 선호합니다.
Modern people prefer the convenience of the city.
도시의 인프라를 개선해야 합니다.
We must improve the urban infrastructure.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Do-si (도시) = City. Just add 'ui' (의) for 'urban'.
Quick Quiz
( ) 공해를 줄이기 위해 대중교통 이용을 장려한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 도시의
Examples
도시의 인구 밀도는 매우 높습니다.
academicThe population density of the city is very high.
현대인들은 도시의 편리함을 선호합니다.
formalModern people prefer the convenience of the city.
도시의 인프라를 개선해야 합니다.
businessWe must improve the urban infrastructure.
난 도시의 야경이 정말 좋아.
informalI really love the city night view.
도시의 생활비는 시골보다 훨씬 비싸요.
everydayThe cost of living in the city is much more expensive than in the countryside.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
도시의 삶
urban life
도시의 중심
center of the city
도시의 문제
urban problems
Often Confused With
'도시화' is the process of becoming a city, while '도시의' is just the adjective 'urban'.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 topics regarding urbanization and environmental issues.
Common Mistakes
Ensure you use '의' for the possessive/adjectival form.
Memory Tip
Do-si (도시) = City. Just add 'ui' (의) for 'urban'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '도시' (city).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
( ) 공해를 줄이기 위해 대중교통 이용을 장려한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 도시의
Related Vocabulary
More geography words
위치하다
B1To be situated or located in a specific place. It is the formal way to say '있다' when describing geographical positions.
도시화
B2The process of making an area more urban, where an increasing percentage of the population lives in cities and towns.
선진국
B2A country with a highly developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure.
산재하다
B2To be scattered or dotted around in various places.
거주하다
B1To live in a particular place for a significant period; to reside or inhabit.
밀집하다
B1To be crowded or concentrated in a specific small area. Often used to describe population density or the location of buildings in urban studies.
지역
B1A particular area or part of a country or the world. Common in IELTS when discussing urban development or local culture.
거주지
B1The place where someone lives; place of residence. Used in academic papers to discuss urbanization, demographics, and social services.
인구 밀도
B2A measurement of population per unit area, typically per square kilometer. It is a key indicator in geography and urban planning.
밀집
B2The state of being crowded or concentrated closely together in a small area.
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