해발

해발

"Altitude above sea level."

Used to indicate the altitude above sea level in meters.

해발 1000미터의 산 정상은 매우 추웠다.

The mountain peak at an altitude of 1000 meters was very cold.

Used to describe the altitude of an area in general terms.

이 지역은 해발이 낮아 기온이 온화하다.

This area has a low altitude above sea level, so the temperature is mild.

Used to specify the exact altitude of a structure's location above sea level.

그 건물은 해발 500미터에 위치해 있다.

That building is situated at an altitude of 500 meters above sea level.