Korean Conversation · Level 190
15 words
Korean word
경치
Pronunciation
Romanizationkyeongchi
Meaning
- nounscenery
Example
여기 경치가 정말 좋다.yeo gi kyeong chi ga cheong mal cho ta
The scenery here is really nice.
More examples
강가에 앉아 있으니 경치가 그림 같았다.kang kka e an ja i sseu ni kyeong chi ga keu rim ka tat tta
As I sat by the river, the scenery looked like a painting.
Core concept
The whole visual scene of a place, including the feeling it creates.
Common phrases
경치가 고요하다kyeong chi ga ko yo ha da
peaceful scenery
경치가 그림 같다kyeong chi ga keu rim kat tta
scenery like a painting
경치가 멋지다kyeong chi ga meot jji da
magnificent scenery
Similar words
풍경punggyeong: A complete scene showing the surroundings, people, and things in one place.
전망cheonmang: A distant scene visible from a high place or building.
Definition in Korean
어떤 장소의 전체적인 시각적 모습이나 그로 인해 받는 인상을 가리키는 명사이다.eo tteon chang so ui cheon che jeo gin si gak jjeok mo seu bi na keu ro in hae pan neun in sang eul ka ri ki neun myeong sa i da
Word origin
The word is a Sino-Korean term that has long been used for the visual appearance of a place.
Usage tips
- In casual Korean, 경치 (gyeongchi, "the scenery") often appears without an added particle in short comments, which makes speech sound natural and relaxed.