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TOPIK 4noun

관측

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관측이 · 관측을

observation (of stars, weather, etc.)

Example

오늘 밤에 망원경으로 별을 관측할 거예요.

Tonight I'm going to observe the stars with a telescope.

Word parts

관 observe측 measure

Literally 'observe and measure'.

Good to know

관측 is scientific observation of nature (stars, weather); 관찰 is close watching of anything.