Korean Conversation · Level 419
15 words
Korean word
상권
Pronunciation
Romanizationsanggwon
Meaning
- nouncommercial area
Example
상권이 좋으면 장사가 잘돼요.sang gwo ni cho eu myeon chang sa ga chal dwae yo
If the commercial area is good, business does well.
More examples
새로 생긴 카페 때문에 상권이 더 번화해졌어요.sae ro saeng gin ka pe ttae mu ne sang gwo ni teo peon hwa hae jeo sseo yo
Because of the newly opened cafe, the commercial area has become even busier.
Core concept
The business reach of a place, measured by the nearby customers it can attract and the selling activity they support.
Common phrases
상권 분석sang gwon pun seok
commercial area analysis
상권 확대sang gwon hwak ttae
commercial area expansion
상권 침체sang gwon chim che
commercial area downturn
Similar words
상가sangga: A shared commercial place made up of several shops in one building or along one street.
상점가sangjeomga: A store-lined shopping area that draws people to its many businesses.
번화가peonhwaga: A busy business district with heavy foot traffic throughout the day and night.
상업지역sangeopjjiyeok: A planned district where commercial buildings and facilities are mainly allowed.
Definition in Korean
장사 성과와 직결되는 고객층과 판매 활동이 이루어지는 공간적 범위.chang sa seong gwa wa chik kkyeol doe neun ko gaek cheung gwa pan mae hwal dong i i ru eo ji neun kong gan jeok peo mwi
Word origin
The word combines 상 (sang, "commerce") with 권 (gwon, "sphere or area"), so its basic image is a sphere of influence created by commercial activity.
Usage tips
- A location can have a strong or weak business outlook in Korean, making this word common in conversations about opening, moving, or choosing a shop.
Opposites
- 주거지역chugeojiyeokresidential areanoun
- 주택가chutaekkkaresidential neighborhoodnoun
Related words
- 상권분석sanggwonbunseokcommercial area analysisnoun
- 상권확대sanggwonhwakttaecommercial area expansionnoun