도착 vs 착륙
Korean word comparison
Listen to 도착
Listen to 착륙
| 도착 | 착륙 |
|---|---|
do-CHAK noun | chak-ryuk noun |
| the act of arriving at a place | landing of an aircraft or spacecraft |
How they differ
착륙 is not a general synonym for 도착; it is specifically used for planes, helicopters, or spacecraft coming down onto the ground. It refers to the landing event itself, not arrival by walking, driving, or taking a train.
When to use each
When to use 도착: Use 도착 for any normal arrival by person, vehicle, or object at a place.
When to use 착륙: Use 착륙 only when the arriving subject is an aircraft, helicopter, or similar vehicle that lands.
Side-by-side examples
- 비행기가 공항에 도착했다.
(The plane arrived at the airport.) - 비행기가 공항에 착륙했다.
(The plane landed at the airport.)
Register & nuance: 착륙 is technical and used in aviation or space contexts, not in everyday general arrival talk.