Korean

지경
Meaning: state; situation; extent; boundary; territory
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

地
境

Example sentences

He was on the verge of death.
날씨가 너무 더워서 정말 환장할 지경이다.
The weather is so hot that I'm literally going crazy.
생일 파티 음식 때문에 상다리가 부러질 지경이었다.
The table was about to break because of all the birthday party food.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a boundary or territory, or to a state/situation/extent, often used in expressions like '죽을 지경' (on the verge of death).

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