위치
A particular place or position; the rank or status of someone in society.
Examples
3 of 5화장실 위치가 어디예요?
Where is the location of the restroom?
지리적 위치가 경제 발전에 큰 영향을 줍니다.
Geographic location has a great impact on economic development.
너 지금 위치가 어디야?
Where is your location right now?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Wichi: 'Wi' (where) + 'Chi' (place).
Quick Quiz
그 건물은 시내 중심가에 ___하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 위치
Examples
화장실 위치가 어디예요?
everydayWhere is the location of the restroom?
지리적 위치가 경제 발전에 큰 영향을 줍니다.
formalGeographic location has a great impact on economic development.
너 지금 위치가 어디야?
informalWhere is your location right now?
사회적 위치가 올라갈수록 책임도 커진다.
academicAs social status rises, responsibility also grows.
가게의 위치를 선정하는 것이 중요합니다.
businessIt is important to select the location of the shop.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
위치 선정
location selection
유리한 위치
advantageous position
위치 정보
location information
Often Confused With
Jangso is a general place; wichi is the specific coordinate or relative position.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Task 1 maps and describing geographic data.
Common Mistakes
Using 'jangso' when referring to 'social status'—use 'wichi' or 'jiwi' instead.
Memory Tip
Wichi: 'Wi' (where) + 'Chi' (place).
Word Origin
Sino-Korean 位 (position) + 置 (place).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그 건물은 시내 중심가에 ___하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 위치
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
More general words
균형
B2A state in which different things are in the correct or equal proportion. It refers to stability and harmony between opposing forces or elements.
기간
B1A length or portion of time during which something happens or exists.
고무적이다
B2To be encouraging, heartening, or inspiring. Used when a situation or news gives hope or motivation.
시의적절하다
B2To be timely or opportune; being appropriate for the current time or situation.
급격하다
B2To be sudden, rapid, or sharp. Used to describe a change that happens very quickly and with great intensity.
가시화하다
B2To make something visible or manifest, often referring to abstract ideas, plans, or problems becoming clearly observable.
고수하다
B2To strictly adhere to or maintain a position, principle, or opinion without changing it.
불가결하다
B2Absolutely necessary or essential; something that cannot be omitted or ignored for a specific purpose or state.
상세히
B1In a very detailed and thorough manner, leaving nothing out.
축소하다
B2To reduce or decrease the size, scope, or quantity of something. It is the opposite of expansion and is used widely in economics and management.
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