빙하
A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles. A key term in TOEFL topics about climate change and geology.
Examples
3 of 5빙하가 녹으면서 해수면이 상승하고 있어요.
As glaciers melt, sea levels are rising.
본 다큐멘터리는 빙하의 이동 경로를 추적합니다.
This documentary tracks the movement path of glaciers.
빙하 실제로 보면 진짜 멋있겠다.
It would be so cool to see a glacier in person.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bing (Ice) + Ha (River). An ice river.
Quick Quiz
____가 녹으면 바닷물의 높이가 올라간다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
빙하가 녹으면서 해수면이 상승하고 있어요.
everydayAs glaciers melt, sea levels are rising.
본 다큐멘터리는 빙하의 이동 경로를 추적합니다.
formalThis documentary tracks the movement path of glaciers.
빙하 실제로 보면 진짜 멋있겠다.
informalIt would be so cool to see a glacier in person.
빙하 시대는 지구 역사상 여러 번 발생했다.
academicIce ages have occurred several times in Earth's history.
빙하수 생수 판매가 늘고 있습니다.
businessSales of glacier-water bottled water are increasing.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
빙하가 후퇴하다
glaciers recede
빙하의 침식
glacial erosion
빙하가 무너지다
glaciers collapse
Often Confused With
빙하 (glacier) is a large mass of ice on land, while 빙산 (iceberg) is a large piece of ice floating in the sea.
Usage Notes
Mainly used in environmental and geological discussions.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '빙산' (iceberg). Remember that glaciers are like 'rivers' of ice.
Memory Tip
Bing (Ice) + Ha (River). An ice river.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 氷河 (ice + river).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
____가 녹으면 바닷물의 높이가 올라간다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Related Vocabulary
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기온
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소모
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훼손
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이산화탄소
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수질
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파괴
B1The act of damaging something so badly that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists.
미세먼지
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탄소중립
B2A state of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions achieved by balancing emissions with removal or eliminating emissions altogether.
탄소 배출
B2The release of carbon (especially carbon dioxide) into the atmosphere through human activities like burning fossil fuels.
무분별하다
B2Lacking judgment, discretion, or thought. It refers to doing something indiscriminately or recklessly without careful consideration.
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