Korean word

생활환경

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaenghwalhwangyeong

Meaning

  • nounliving environment

Example

이 동네는 생활환경이 좋아요.i tong ne neun saeng hwal hwan gyeong i cho a yo

The living environment in this neighborhood is good.

Illustration for 생활환경 (living environment)

More examples

공사가 끝나서 생활환경이 좋아졌어요.kong sa ga kkeun na seo saeng hwal hwan gyeong i cho a jeo sseo yo

The construction is finished, so the living environment has improved.

Core concept

The physical and social conditions surrounding a person's everyday life.

Common phrases

  • 생활환경이 좋다saeng hwal hwan gyeong i cho ta

    have a good living environment

  • 생활환경이 나쁘다saeng hwal hwan gyeong i na ppeu da

    have a poor living environment

Similar words

생활조건saenghwaljogeon: Daily living depends on conditions such as expenses, work hours, and family needs.
주거환경chugeohwangyeong: A home's structure, facilities, layout, and comfort shape how easy it is to live there.

Definition in Korean

개인의 일상생활에 영향을 미치는 물리적·사회적 여건을 가리키는 말.kae i nui il sang saeng hwa re yeong hyang eul mi chi neun mul li jeok sa hoe jeok yeo geo neul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines terms meaning daily life and surrounding conditions to describe the setting in which people live each day.

Usage tips

  • It covers more than a home, so TOPIK contexts may include transport, noise, local services, and relationships with neighbors.

Other meanings

  • residential environmentnoun
  • living conditionsnoun

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