Korean

지상
Meaning: above ground; the earth; reality
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

地
上

Example sentences

The plane landed safely on the ground.
이곳은 평화롭고 아름다운 지상 낙원이다.
This place is a peaceful and beautiful paradise on earth.
이 건물은 지하 3층, 지상 10층이다.
This building has 3 basement floors and 10 above-ground floors.
아름다운 섬은 마치 지상의 천국 같았습니다.
The beautiful island was like heaven on earth.

Usage Notes

Refers to the surface of the earth or the real world, as opposed to underground or the afterlife.

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