Korean Conversation · Level 58
15 words
Korean word
단위
Pronunciation
Romanizationtanwi
Meaning
- noununit
Example
이 상품은 단위로 판매됩니다.i sang pu meun ta nwi ro pan mae doem ni da
This product is sold by the unit.
More examples
이번 학기에는 6 단위를 이수해야 한다.i beon hak kki e neun 6 ta nwi reul i su hae ya han da
This semester, I have to complete six course credits.
Core concept
A defined measure or countable slot used to organize quantities, levels, sales, or study.
Common phrases
이수 단위i su ta nwi
course credit
단위를 채우다ta nwi reul chae u da
earn credits
과목당 단위kwa mok ttang ta nwi
credits per course
Similar words
개수kaesu: The number of separate items or people counted as a group.
수량suryang: The amount or number of a product included in an order.
Definition in Korean
숫자나 등급을 셀 때 기준으로 삼는 하나의 값으로, 측정 단위·판매 단위·학업 단위 등으로 쓰인다.sut jja na teung geu beul sel ttae ki ju neu ro sam neun ha na ui kap sseu ro cheuk jjeong ta nwi pan mae ta nwi ha geop ta nwi teung eu ro sseu in da
Word origin
The Sino-Korean formation combines the ideas of a single division and a position, giving the sense of a defined unit for counting or measuring.
Usage tips
- English-speaking learners may associate this word only with physical measurement, but Korean also uses it for academic credits and the way goods are sold.
Other meanings
- academic creditnoun
Related words
- 단위표tanwipyocredit chartnoun
- 단위수tanwisunumber of creditsnoun