Korean word

구경거리

Pronunciation

Romanizationkugyeonggeori

Meaning

  • nounattraction

Example

이 도시는 구경거리가 많다.i to si neun ku gyeong geo ri ga man ta

This city has many attractions.

Illustration for 구경거리 (attraction)

More examples

TV 프로그램에서는 매회 색다른 구경거리를 보여준다.TV peu ro geu rae me seo neun mae hoe saek tta reun ku gyeong geo ri reul po yeo jun da

TV programs show a different attraction in every episode.

Core concept

A place or thing that becomes a focus of public interest and looking.

Common phrases

  • 구경거리를 빼놓을 수 없다ku gyeong geo ri reul ppae no eul ssu eop tta

    must-see attraction

  • 구경거리가 다양하다ku gyeong geo ri ga ta yang ha da

    varied attractions

  • 구경거리를 찾아다니다ku gyeong geo ri reul cha ja da ni da

    go around looking for attractions

Similar words

볼거리polgeori: The visible features of a place that give visitors things to explore.
명소myeongso: A popular destination known for its special appeal to visitors.
풍경punggyeong: The complete view of a place, including its surroundings and visible details.

Definition in Korean

사람들이 보기 위해 관심을 갖고 모이거나 눈길을 끄는 장소나 물건을 가리키는 명사.sa ram deu ri po gi wi hae kwan si meul kat kko mo i geo na nun gi reul kkeu neun chang so na mul geo neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

Its parts are 구경 (gugyeong, "viewing") and 거리 (geori, "thing to see"), linking the idea of looking with its target.

Usage tips

  • When describing a town or event, this word helps express that there are many or few interesting sights without suggesting that they are all famous.

Other meanings

  • spectaclenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 구경시키다kugyeongsikidashow someone aroundverb
  • 구경kugyeongsightseeingnoun
  • 구경꾼kugyeongkkunspectatornoun

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