Korean

구분
Meaning: division; separation; classification
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

區
分

Example sentences

You must separate and dispose of trash by type.
공과 사의 구분은 중요하다.
The distinction between public and private is important.
공과 사를 구분해야 한다.
One must distinguish between public and private matters.
선과 악을 구분하는 것은 중요하다.
It is important to distinguish between good and evil.
과거에는 양반과 상민의 구분이 엄격했습니다.
In the past, the distinction between yangban and commoners was strict.

Usage Notes

Used when dividing a whole into parts based on a certain standard.

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