Korean Dictionary
How to say "Biosphere" in Korean
“Biosphere” in Korean is 생물권 (pronounced "saengmulgwon").
생물권
saengmulgwon
Usage & Context
The biosphere encompasses all living organisms and their interactions with Earth systems. UNESCO designates Biosphere Reserves including areas in Korea. Understanding the biosphere is fundamental to environmental science.
Example Sentence
생물권 보전 지역에서 다양한 종이 살고 있어요.
Diverse species live in biosphere reserve areas.
How to use 생물권 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Biosphere” is 생물권, romanized as saengmulgwon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
생물 (saengmul) sounds like 'sang-mool' (like 'sang a song', then 'mool' as in 'moo' + 'l'). 권 (gwon) sounds like 'gwon' (similar to 'gone' but with a 'w' sound before the 'o'). The 'g' in 'gwon' is a soft sound.
More Example Sentences
Making a general scientific statement about Earth.
지구의 생물권은 다양한 생명체로 가득합니다.
Earth's biosphere is full of diverse life forms.
Discussing international conservation efforts and organizations.
유네스코는 전 세계적으로 생물권 보전 지역을 지정하고 있어요.
UNESCO designates biosphere reserve areas worldwide.
Explaining the delicate nature of environmental systems.
생물권의 균형이 깨지면 생태계에 큰 영향을 미칩니다.
If the balance of the biosphere is broken, it greatly affects the ecosystem.
Cultural Context
'생물권' is primarily an academic or scientific term in Korea, often encountered in environmental studies, documentaries, or news reports concerning global conservation efforts. While not a word used in everyday casual conversation, the concept of '생물권 보전 지역' (Biosphere Reserve) is recognized, especially in the context of UNESCO designations like Jeju Island, highlighting Korea's participation in global environmental initiatives.
Editorial note
We review entries like 생물권 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
생물권 보전 지역
Biosphere Reserve
생물권의 다양성
biosphere diversity
생물권 연구
biosphere research
Related Expressions
생태계
saengtaegye
Ecosystem
환경
hwangyeong
Environment
생명체
saengmyeongche
Organism/Life form
지구
jigu
Earth
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