비대면
A state or method of communication or service without meeting face-to-face. It typically involves using digital technologies to interact remotely.
Examples
3 of 5많은 대학교에서 비대면 수업을 병행하고 있다.
Many universities are conducting non-face-to-face classes alongside in-person ones.
우리 회사는 다음 주부터 비대면 회의를 진행합니다.
Our company will conduct non-face-to-face meetings starting next week.
정부는 비대면 의료 시스템 도입을 검토 중이다.
The government is considering the introduction of a non-face-to-face medical system.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bi (Not) + Dae (Face/Meet) + Myeon (Face). Not facing face-to-face.
Quick Quiz
기술의 발달로 병원에 직접 가지 않는 ______ 진료가 가능해졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 비대면
Examples
많은 대학교에서 비대면 수업을 병행하고 있다.
academicMany universities are conducting non-face-to-face classes alongside in-person ones.
우리 회사는 다음 주부터 비대면 회의를 진행합니다.
businessOur company will conduct non-face-to-face meetings starting next week.
정부는 비대면 의료 시스템 도입을 검토 중이다.
formalThe government is considering the introduction of a non-face-to-face medical system.
요즘은 비대면으로 배달 음식을 주문하는 게 일상이야.
everydayOrdering delivery food non-face-to-face is a daily routine these days.
만나기 귀찮은데 그냥 비대면으로 하면 안 돼?
informalI don't feel like meeting; can't we just do it non-face-to-face?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
비대면 시대
era of non-face-to-face interaction
비대면으로 전환하다
to switch to non-face-to-face
비대면 소통
non-face-to-face communication
Often Confused With
'온라인' is the medium (internet), while '비대면' is the mode of interaction (not in person).
Usage Notes
A very modern and high-frequency word essential for discussing post-pandemic social changes.
Common Mistakes
Used often as a modifier before nouns (e.g., 비대면 교육).
Memory Tip
Bi (Not) + Dae (Face/Meet) + Myeon (Face). Not facing face-to-face.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean 'bi' (not) + 'dae' (face/opposite) + 'myeon' (face).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term 'Untact' (언택트) was coined in Korea to describe this phenomenon, but '비대면' is the standard term.
Quick Quiz
기술의 발달로 병원에 직접 가지 않는 ______ 진료가 가능해졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 비대면
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