Vocabulary

키

height (of a person)

Meaning

키 : height (of a person). Noun for a person's physical stature.

Why this form?

높이 — “height” refers to spatial height or elevation; 키 is human stature.

Forms not to confuse

높이

벽의 높이를 재요. — I measure the wall's height.

Examples

내가 말한 건 키였어! — I meant his height!

키가 얼마나 커요? — How tall are you?

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