근처
Meaning: nearby; vicinity
What does 근처 mean?
근처 [geuncheo] is a noun meaning "nearby; vicinity". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 3 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (3)
Here are real-life sentences where 근처 [geuncheo] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
회사 근처에 새로 생긴 베트남 음식점이 있는데 가 볼래요?
There's a new Vietnamese restaurant near the office -- want to try it?
📚 From Workplace Communication
How to Use 근처 in Conversation
As a noun, 근처 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
From the Lexibeom Card Packs
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