밀집
The state of being crowded or concentrated closely together in a small area.
Examples
3 of 5이 지역은 상업 시설이 밀집한 곳이라 교통이 혼잡하다.
Traffic is congested because commercial facilities are concentrated in this area.
인구 밀집 지역에서는 전염병 확산이 빠르다.
In densely populated areas, infectious diseases spread quickly.
공장이 밀집한 공단 근처는 공기가 좋지 않다.
The air near the industrial complex where factories are concentrated is not good.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Mil (Dense) + Jip (Gather). Densely gathered.
Quick Quiz
대도시의 인구 ( ) 현상은 주거 비용 상승의 원인이 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 밀집
Examples
이 지역은 상업 시설이 밀집한 곳이라 교통이 혼잡하다.
businessTraffic is congested because commercial facilities are concentrated in this area.
인구 밀집 지역에서는 전염병 확산이 빠르다.
academicIn densely populated areas, infectious diseases spread quickly.
공장이 밀집한 공단 근처는 공기가 좋지 않다.
formalThe air near the industrial complex where factories are concentrated is not good.
사람들이 밀집한 장소에서는 안전 사고에 유의해야 한다.
everydayIn crowded places, one must be careful about safety accidents.
여기는 카페들이 다 밀집해 있어서 고르기 힘들어.
informalAll the cafes are clustered here, so it's hard to choose.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
밀집 시가지
densely built-up area
밀집 대형
close formation
밀집 주거지
dense residential area
Often Confused With
Jip-jung is focus/concentration (mental or physical), while Mil-jip specifically refers to physical proximity/crowding.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS topics on urbanization, environment (pollution), and sociology (population).
Common Mistakes
Often used with '지역' (area) or '구간' (section) to describe urban landscapes.
Memory Tip
Mil (Dense) + Jip (Gather). Densely gathered.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 密 (dense) and 集 (gather).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
High population density in Seoul (overcrowding) is a constant topic of discussion in Korea.
Quick Quiz
대도시의 인구 ( ) 현상은 주거 비용 상승의 원인이 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 밀집
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.
도시의
B2In, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city. It describes things found in an urban environment.
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