관행
A long-established custom or practice that has become standard in a particular society, field, or organization.
Examples
3 of 5학계의 관행에 따라 연구 윤리를 지켜야 한다.
Research ethics must be observed according to academic practices.
불공정 거래 관행이 여전히 남아 있다.
Unfair trade practices still remain.
그건 이 동네의 오랜 관행이야.
That's a long-standing custom in this neighborhood.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gwan-haeng (관행). 'Gwan' (custom) + 'Haeng' (action/doing).
Quick Quiz
업계의 낡은 ___을 바꾸기 위해 새로운 법이 제정되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 관행
Examples
학계의 관행에 따라 연구 윤리를 지켜야 한다.
academicResearch ethics must be observed according to academic practices.
불공정 거래 관행이 여전히 남아 있다.
businessUnfair trade practices still remain.
그건 이 동네의 오랜 관행이야.
everydayThat's a long-standing custom in this neighborhood.
정부는 관행적인 행정 절차를 간소화했다.
formalThe government simplified customary administrative procedures.
이런 관행은 좀 없어져야 해.
informalThese kinds of practices need to disappear.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
관행 타파
breaking with tradition/custom
부조리한 관행
irrational practices
Often Confused With
관습 is a broader social custom; 관행 is more often used for professional or institutional practices.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in IELTS Reading/Writing regarding business ethics, law, or social change.
Common Mistakes
Often used with a negative connotation (e.g., 'bad practices'), but it can also be neutral.
Memory Tip
Gwan-haeng (관행). 'Gwan' (custom) + 'Haeng' (action/doing).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 慣行 (accustomed + practice/action).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Breaking 'bad practices' (적폐 청산) has been a major political theme in recent Korean history.
Quick Quiz
업계의 낡은 ___을 바꾸기 위해 새로운 법이 제정되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 관행
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