B1 adjective Neutral

전통적

[dʒʌn.tʰoŋ.dʒʌk]

Produced, done, or used in accordance with tradition; long-established. Used for comparing the past and present.

Examples

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1

전통적 가치를 소중히 여겨야 합니다.

We should value traditional values.

2

이 행사는 전통적 방식에 따라 진행됩니다.

This event is conducted according to traditional methods.

3

요즘은 전통적 결혼식이 드물어.

Traditional weddings are rare these days.

Word Family

Noun
전통
Adverb
전통적으로
Adjective
전통적
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Memory Tip

Jeon-tong (Tradition) + Jeok (Attribute).

Quick Quiz

한복은 한국의 _____ 의상입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 전통적

Examples

1

전통적 가치를 소중히 여겨야 합니다.

everyday

We should value traditional values.

2

이 행사는 전통적 방식에 따라 진행됩니다.

formal

This event is conducted according to traditional methods.

3

요즘은 전통적 결혼식이 드물어.

informal

Traditional weddings are rare these days.

4

전통적 성 역할이 현대 사회에서 변화하고 있습니다.

academic

Traditional gender roles are changing in modern society.

5

회사는 전통적 마케팅 기법을 고수하고 있습니다.

business

The company is sticking to traditional marketing techniques.

Word Family

Noun
전통
Adverb
전통적으로
Adjective
전통적

Common Collocations

전통적 가치 traditional values
전통적 방식 traditional way
전통적 문화 traditional culture
전통적 예술 traditional art
전통적 의상 traditional clothing

Common Phrases

전통적으로 내려오다

to be handed down traditionally

전통적인 아름다움

traditional beauty

전통적 관점

traditional perspective

Often Confused With

전통적 vs 보수적

Jeontong-jeok means 'traditional' (cultural), while Bosu-jeok means 'conservative' (political/attitude).

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Task 2 questions comparing modern and traditional lifestyles.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using it to mean 'old-fashioned' in a purely negative way; it usually implies cultural heritage.

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Memory Tip

Jeon-tong (Tradition) + Jeok (Attribute).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 傳統 (Tradition) + 的 (Suffix).

Grammar Patterns

전통적인 + Noun 전통적으로 ~하다
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Cultural Context

Koreans place high importance on 'Jeontong' during holidays like Chuseok and Seollal.

Quick Quiz

한복은 한국의 _____ 의상입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 전통적

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