Korean word

경계

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeonggye

Meaning

  • nounboundary

Example

두 나라 사이에 경계가 분명하다.tu na ra sa i e kyeong gye ga pun myeong ha da

The boundary between the two countries is clear.

Illustration for 경계 (boundary)

More examples

경계를 넘으면 벌금이 부과될 수 있다.kyeong gye reul neo meu myeon peol geu mi pu gwa doel ssu it tta

If you cross the boundary, you may be fined.

Core concept

The point or line where one area or state ends and another begins.

Common phrases

  • 경계를 넘다kyeong gye reul neom tta

    cross the boundary

  • 경계를 지키다kyeong gye reul chi ki da

    guard the boundary

Similar words

경계선kyeonggyeseon: A visible line that marks the edge between two areas.
국경kukkkyeong: A politically recognized border separating one country from another.
테두리teduri: An outer edge or strip surrounding an object or shape.
한계hangye: The point or range beyond which an ability or condition cannot continue.

Definition in Korean

두 지역이나 상태 사이의 나뉨이나 구분을 나타내는 말.tu chi yeo gi na sang tae sa i ui na nwi mi na ku bu neul na ta nae neun mal

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound formed from elements associated with a boundary and a realm, so it naturally names a dividing limit.

Usage tips

  • Korean also uses 경계 (gyeonggye, "boundary or vigilance") for the separate idea of staying alert, so surrounding words determine the intended meaning.

Other meanings

  • vigilancenoun
  • bordernoun

Related words

  • 경계선kyeonggyeseonboundary linenoun
  • 경계심kyeonggyesimvigilancenoun

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