수송
The act of carrying or moving goods or people from one place to another using a vehicle. It is synonymous with transport or logistics.
Examples
3 of 5물건을 안전하게 수송하는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to transport goods safely.
정부는 화물 수송 체계를 개선하기로 했다.
The government decided to improve the freight transport system.
이 짐들은 어떻게 수송할 거야?
How are you going to transport these loads?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Su-song: Think of 'Soon' + 'Song' (delivery) - getting there soon.
Quick Quiz
가장 빠르고 비싼 ( ) 수단은 비행기이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 수송
Examples
물건을 안전하게 수송하는 것이 중요하다.
everydayIt is important to transport goods safely.
정부는 화물 수송 체계를 개선하기로 했다.
formalThe government decided to improve the freight transport system.
이 짐들은 어떻게 수송할 거야?
informalHow are you going to transport these loads?
해상 수송은 국제 무역에서 가장 큰 비중을 차지한다.
academicMaritime transport accounts for the largest share in international trade.
운송 및 수송 비용이 작년보다 증가했습니다.
businessShipping and transport costs have increased compared to last year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
수송을 담당하다
to be in charge of transport
긴급 수송
emergency transport
수송로
transport route
Often Confused With
교통 (Traffic/Transportation) is the general system, while 수송 (Transport) is the specific act of moving things/people.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS topics on urban development, trade, and logistics.
Common Mistakes
Often used interchangeably with '운송', but '수송' is more common for large-scale or military/public contexts.
Memory Tip
Su-song: Think of 'Soon' + 'Song' (delivery) - getting there soon.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 輸送 (to send and carry).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
가장 빠르고 비싼 ( ) 수단은 비행기이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 수송
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