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TOPIK 6noun

저변

jeobyeon

저변이 · 저변을

base, foundation; grassroots, broad base (of support or participation)

Example

생활 체육의 저변이 점점 넓어지고 있어요.

The base of everyday sports participation is gradually widening.

Word parts

저 bottom변 side

Literally 'bottom side', like the base of a triangle.

Good to know

Common collocation: 저변을 확대하다, 'to broaden the base (of participation).'