B2 noun Neutral

사회관계망

[sʰahoegwanɡjemang]

A network of social interactions and personal relationships, often referring to online social media platforms.

Examples

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사회관계망 서비스(SNS)의 중독 문제가 심각하다.

The problem of addiction to social networking services (SNS) is serious.

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나는 주로 사회관계망을 통해 친구들의 소식을 듣는다.

I mainly hear news about my friends through social networks.

3

기업들은 사회관계망을 마케팅 도구로 활용한다.

Companies use social networks as marketing tools.

Word Family

Noun
사회관계망
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Memory Tip

Sa-hoe (Society) + Gwan-gye (Relation) + Mang (Net) = Social Relation Net.

Quick Quiz

많은 사람들이 ( )을(를) 통해 자신의 일상을 공유한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 사회관계망

Examples

1

사회관계망 서비스(SNS)의 중독 문제가 심각하다.

formal

The problem of addiction to social networking services (SNS) is serious.

2

나는 주로 사회관계망을 통해 친구들의 소식을 듣는다.

everyday

I mainly hear news about my friends through social networks.

3

기업들은 사회관계망을 마케팅 도구로 활용한다.

business

Companies use social networks as marketing tools.

4

사회관계망은 인간관계의 범위를 넓혀주었다.

academic

Social networks have expanded the scope of human relationships.

5

요즘 사회관계망 안 하는 사람이 어딨어?

informal

Who doesn't do social networking these days?

Word Family

Noun
사회관계망

Common Collocations

사회관계망 서비스 social network service (SNS)
사회관계망을 형성하다 to form a social network
사회관계망 분석 social network analysis
방대한 사회관계망 vast social network
온라인 사회관계망 online social network

Common Phrases

사회관계망의 영향력

influence of social networks

사회관계망을 넓히다

to expand one's social network

사회관계망 활동

social networking activity

Often Confused With

사회관계망 vs 사회적 관계

사회적 관계 is the general state of social relations, while 사회관계망 implies the structure or platform (network).

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Usage Notes

The standard academic term for 'Social Media' or 'SNS' in formal Korean writing.

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Common Mistakes

While 'SNS' is commonly used in speech, '사회관계망' is preferred in formal IELTS essays.

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Memory Tip

Sa-hoe (Society) + Gwan-gye (Relation) + Mang (Net) = Social Relation Net.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 社會關係網 (society + relation + net).

Grammar Patterns

~을 활용한 사회관계망 사회관계망 상에서
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Cultural Context

Koreans are among the highest users of 'social relation nets' like KakaoTalk and Instagram.

Quick Quiz

많은 사람들이 ( )을(를) 통해 자신의 일상을 공유한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 사회관계망

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