고시원이 · 고시원을
gosiwon (tiny, cheap rental room)
Example
서울에 처음 왔을 때 고시원에서 살았어요.
When I first came to Seoul, I lived in a gosiwon.
Word parts
고 examine+시 test+원 institution
Literally 'exam house' — originally tiny rooms for people studying for state exams.
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