This is the 2216th most frequent Korean word.
지상
"지상" means "on the ground" or "above ground."
Here, '지상' is used to refer to the ground or surface of the Earth, juxtaposed with the sky.
비행기는 지상을 떠나 하늘로 날아갔다.
The airplane left the ground and flew into the sky.
In this sentence, '지상' denotes the Earth's surface, distinguishing it from aquatic or subterranean environments.
지상에는 다양한 동식물이 살고 있다.
On the Earth's surface, various plants and animals live.
In this context, '지상' emphasizes a metaphorical aspect, focusing on life on the ground or in human society.