Korean

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

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Example sentences

우리는 하나뿐인 지구를 지켜야 한다.
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.
지구의 지각 아래에는 맨틀이 존재합니다.
Below the Earth's crust lies the mantle.

Usage Notes

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

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