B2 noun Neutral

매체

/mɛ.tɕʰe/

A medium or means through which information, energy, or effects are transmitted or stored.

Examples

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1

대중 매체는 여론 형성에 중요한 역할을 한다.

Mass media plays an important role in shaping public opinion.

2

광고 매체를 다양화하여 마케팅 효과를 높였다.

Marketing effects were increased by diversifying advertising media.

3

언어는 생각을 전달하는 가장 기본적인 매체이다.

Language is the most basic medium for conveying thoughts.

Word Family

Noun
매체
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Match' — it matches the information to the audience.

Quick Quiz

텔레비전과 신문은 대표적인 대중 ___이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 매체

Examples

1

대중 매체는 여론 형성에 중요한 역할을 한다.

academic

Mass media plays an important role in shaping public opinion.

2

광고 매체를 다양화하여 마케팅 효과를 높였다.

business

Marketing effects were increased by diversifying advertising media.

3

언어는 생각을 전달하는 가장 기본적인 매체이다.

academic

Language is the most basic medium for conveying thoughts.

4

여러 매체를 통해 소식을 접했습니다.

everyday

I heard the news through various media.

5

시각적 매체를 활용하면 교육 효과가 커진다.

formal

Using visual media increases the effectiveness of education.

Word Family

Noun
매체

Common Collocations

대중 매체 mass media
매체 비평 media criticism
저장 매체 storage medium
전달 매체 transmission medium
매체 환경 media environment

Common Phrases

매체를 활용하다

to utilize media

매체에 노출되다

to be exposed to media

뉴미디어 매체

new media outlets

Often Confused With

매체 vs 미디어

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Usage Notes

Used both for communication (news, TV) and physics/biology (medium for sound, disease).

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse it with '몸체' (body/frame).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Match' — it matches the information to the audience.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 媒 (intermediary) and 體 (body).

Grammar Patterns

~라는 매체 매체를 통해서

Quick Quiz

텔레비전과 신문은 대표적인 대중 ___이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 매체

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