사회관계망
A network of social interactions and personal relationships, often referring to online social media platforms.
Examples
3 of 5사회관계망 서비스(SNS)의 중독 문제가 심각하다.
The problem of addiction to social networking services (SNS) is serious.
나는 주로 사회관계망을 통해 친구들의 소식을 듣는다.
I mainly hear news about my friends through social networks.
기업들은 사회관계망을 마케팅 도구로 활용한다.
Companies use social networks as marketing tools.
Word Family
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
사회관계망 서비스(SNS)의 중독 문제가 심각하다.
formalThe problem of addiction to social networking services (SNS) is serious.
나는 주로 사회관계망을 통해 친구들의 소식을 듣는다.
everydayI mainly hear news about my friends through social networks.
기업들은 사회관계망을 마케팅 도구로 활용한다.
businessCompanies use social networks as marketing tools.
사회관계망은 인간관계의 범위를 넓혀주었다.
academicSocial networks have expanded the scope of human relationships.
요즘 사회관계망 안 하는 사람이 어딨어?
informalWho doesn't do social networking these days?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
사회관계망의 영향력
influence of social networks
사회관계망을 넓히다
to expand one's social network
사회관계망 활동
social networking activity
Often Confused With
사회적 관계 is the general state of social relations, while 사회관계망 implies the structure or platform (network).
Usage Notes
The standard academic term for 'Social Media' or 'SNS' in formal Korean writing.
Common Mistakes
While 'SNS' is commonly used in speech, '사회관계망' is preferred in formal IELTS essays.
Memory Tip
Sa-hoe (Society) + Gwan-gye (Relation) + Mang (Net) = Social Relation Net.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 社會關係網 (society + relation + net).
Grammar Patterns
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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