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외곽

oegwak

Description

외곽은 도시나 어떤 지역의 바깥쪽 부분을 말해요.

외곽 refers to the outer part of a city or area.

보통 도시 중심에서 멀리 떨어진 곳을 이야기할 때 써요.

외곽 is usually used to talk about places far from the city center.

Meanings

외곽oegwak

outskirts; outer area of a city or region

우리 집은 도시 외곽에 있어요.

Our house is on the outskirts of the city.

외곽oegwak

outer boundary or edge of something

공원 외곽을 따라 산책했어요.

We took a walk along the edge of the park.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    外(oe, outside) + 郭(gwak, wall/enclosure), literally the outer wall or perimeter.

  • Nuance

    외곽 stresses the outer edge; 교외 refers more to suburban areas outside a city.

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