Vocabulary
주위
surroundings; around
Meaning
주위 — surroundings; around
Why this form?
주변 — surroundings, vicinity : broad term for what is around someone or somewhere; 주위 likewise denotes the area or people around a central point, with substantial overlap in use.
Hanja
周圍 — 周: surround; 圍: enclose; literal components behind the present meaning.
Forms not to confuse
주변
주변에 사람이 많아요. — There are many people nearby.
Examples
지민이 그 말을 되풀이할수록, 지민 주위의 공기가 어두워진다. — As Jimin repeats those words, the air around him grows darker.
주위를 둘러보세요. — Look around you.