Korean

생활
Meaning: life; living
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

生
活

Example sentences

He is living a normal life.
저는 시골보다 도시 생활을 더 좋아해요.
I prefer city life to country life.
그는 틀에 박힌 생활을 싫어했다.
He hated a stereotyped life.
그의 생활 패턴은 매우 규칙적이다.
His lifestyle pattern is very regular.
과학 기술의 발달로 생활이 편리해졌어요.
Life has become convenient due to the development of science and technology.
그는 나만한 생활 태도 때문에 직장에서 어려움을 겪었다.
He had difficulties at work because of his lazy lifestyle.
그는 수년간 해외에서 생활했습니다.
He lived abroad for several years.
농사는 생활의 대본이다.
Farming is the foundation of life.
바쁜 도시 생활 속에서 이 공원은 시민들의 오아시스입니다.
In the busy city life, this park is the citizens' oasis.
그는 오랜 직장 생활을 마치고 작년에 은퇴했다.
He retired last year after a long career.

Usage Notes

Refers to daily life, livelihood, or activities within an organization.

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