배수

배수

"배수" means "drainage" or "multiple" depending on context.

In this sentence, '배수' refers to the drainage system or removal of water.

그 도로에는 배수 시설이 잘 갖추어져 있습니다.

The road has well-equipped drainage facilities.

Here, '배수관' combines '배수' (drainage) with '관' (pipe), indicating a drainpipe specifically.

운동장에서 배수관이 막혔어요.

The drainpipe in the gymnasium is clogged.

In this example, '배수' is used in the numerical sense to denote a multiple or magnification factor (two times).

가솔린 소비량은 전년도 대비 두 배수로 증가했어요.

Gasoline consumption doubled compared to the previous year.