Korean Conversation · Level 306
15 words
Korean word
구간
Pronunciation
Romanizationkugan
Meaning
- nounsection
Example
이 도로의 구간은 공사 중입니다.i to ro ui ku ga neun kong sa chung im ni da
This section of the road is under construction.
More examples
이 도로의 구간 제한 속도가 낮아졌어요.i to ro ui ku gan che han sok tto ga na ja jeo sseo yo
The speed limit for this section of road has been lowered.
Core concept
A marked part of a longer continuous road, route, sequence, or span of time.
Common phrases
구간 제한 속도ku gan che han sok tto
speed limit for the section
해당 구간hae dang ku gan
applicable section
Similar words
부분pubun: One piece or item that forms part of a larger whole.
구역kuyeok: A defined area set aside for a particular purpose or rule.
Definition in Korean
구간은 일정한 길이나 시간의 연속된 부분을 가리키는 명사로, 도로·철도·수열 등에서 한 부분을 이른다.ku ga neun il jeong han ki ri na si ga nui yeon sok ttoen pu bu neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro to ro cheol do su yeol teung e seo han pu bu neul i reun da
Word origin
The Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning a division and an interval, giving the idea of a separated part within something continuous.
Usage tips
- On Korean road signs and announcements, it often identifies a specific stretch, so the word is useful for recognizing where a restriction or activity applies.
Other meanings
- rangenoun
- intervalnoun
Opposites
- 전체cheonchewholenoun
Related words
- 구간별kuganbyeolby sectionadverb