Korean

지구
Meaning: Earth; the globe
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

地
球

Example sentences

We must protect our one and only Earth.
인공 위성이 지구 주위를 돌고 있습니다.
An artificial satellite is orbiting the Earth.
지구 온난화를 막으려면 탄소 배출을 줄여야 한다.
To prevent global warming, we must reduce carbon emissions.
기후 변화는 지구 생태계에 큰 위협이 되고 있다.
Climate change is becoming a major threat to the Earth's ecosystem.
인공위성이 지구 궤도에 무사히 진입했다.
The satellite safely entered the Earth's orbit.
지구의 종말을 다룬 영화가 인류에게 경고를 보냈다.
The movie about the end of the world sent a warning to humanity.
지구 외에 다른 행성에도 생명체가 존재할까?
Does life exist on other planets besides Earth?
지구의 중력 때문에 모든 물체는 아래로 떨어진다.
Everything falls downward because of Earth's gravity.
지구의 온도 측정 결과 매년 온도가 상승하는 것으로 드러났다.
The temperature measurement results showed a steady increase every year.
지구 온난화로 인해 세계의 기온이 높아지고 있다.
Due to global warming, world temperatures are rising.

Usage Notes

Refers to the planet we live on. Used in contexts of environment, geography, and astronomy.

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