Dot in Korean 🇰🇷

점 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Associate the shape of a “dot” with the short, sharp sound of "jeom" (점). Imagine a tiny dot as a “point” on a drawing and remember the simple, brisk pronunciation “jeom.”

Explanations:
• In Korean, “점” (jeom) primarily means a dot, spot, or point. It is used to describe a small round mark, such as a punctuation dot or a tiny spot on a surface.
• The word is also used to denote a “point” in scores or ratings (e.g., in tests or games) and even a mole (a small mark on the skin).

Other Words with Similar Meaning:
• 방울 (bangul) – can mean a small drop or spot, though it’s often used for droplets.
• 점자 (jeomja) – refers specifically to “dots” in braille, emphasizing the dot concept.
• 자리 (jari) – in some contexts, meaning a “spot” or “position,” though it is less literal than “점.”

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• Besides its literal sense as “dot” or “spot,” “점” is used in contexts like scoring, where it means “point” (e.g., 얻은 점, “points earned”).
• In everyday slang, calling someone “점” is uncommon; however, the term “찢어지는 점” might be used informally to denote an impressive score or highlight in casual conversation.
• When referring to facial marks, “점” means a mole or beauty spot, a common usage in describing physical features.

Example Sentences:
1. There is a red dot on the computer screen.
→ 컴퓨터 화면에 빨간 점이 있어요. (Keompyuteo hyeonmyeon-e ppalgan jeomi isseoyo.)

2. Mark the location with a dot on the map.
→ 지도에 점으로 위치를 표시하세요. (Jidoe jeomeuro wichireul pyosihaseyo.)

3. She has a small beauty mark on her face.
→ 그녀는 얼굴에 작은 점이 있어요. (Geunyeoneun eolgul-e jageun jeomi isseoyo.)

4. I earned 10 points in the game.
→ 게임에서 열 점을 얻었어요. (Geimeseo yeol jeomeul eodeosseoyo.)

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