Korean

지방
Meaning: region; province; local area
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

地
方

Example sentences

He left Seoul and started a new life in the provinces.
유리는 조선 시대에 지방 관아에서 일하던 관리였다.
Yuri was an official who worked in local government offices during the Joseon Dynasty.
호남 지방은 따뜻한 기후를 가지고 있다.
The Honam region has a warm climate.
한국의 북부 지방은 겨울에 매우 춥습니다.
The northern region of Korea is very cold in winter.
한국의 남부 지방은 따뜻하다.
The southern region of Korea is warm.
이번 여름 휴가에는 영남 지방의 명소들을 둘러볼 계획이다.
I plan to visit the famous spots in the Yeongnam region this summer vacation.

Usage Notes

Refers to a region, a province, or an area outside of the capital city.

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