B1 noun Neutral

관행

[kwan hɛŋ]

A long-established custom or practice that has become standard in a particular society, field, or organization.

Examples

3 of 5
1

학계의 관행에 따라 연구 윤리를 지켜야 한다.

Research ethics must be observed according to academic practices.

2

불공정 거래 관행이 여전히 남아 있다.

Unfair trade practices still remain.

3

그건 이 동네의 오랜 관행이야.

That's a long-standing custom in this neighborhood.

Word Family

Noun
관행
Adverb
관행적으로
Adjective
관행적인
💡

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

1

학계의 관행에 따라 연구 윤리를 지켜야 한다.

academic

Research ethics must be observed according to academic practices.

2

불공정 거래 관행이 여전히 남아 있다.

business

Unfair trade practices still remain.

3

그건 이 동네의 오랜 관행이야.

everyday

That's a long-standing custom in this neighborhood.

4

정부는 관행적인 행정 절차를 간소화했다.

formal

The government simplified customary administrative procedures.

5

이런 관행은 좀 없어져야 해.

informal

These kinds of practices need to disappear.

Word Family

Noun
관행
Adverb
관행적으로
Adjective
관행적인

Common Collocations

잘못된 관행 wrong practice
관행을 타파하다 to break a custom
오랜 관행 long-standing practice
업계 관행 industry practice
관행적으로 행해지다 to be done customarily

Common Phrases

관행 타파

breaking with tradition/custom

부조리한 관행

irrational practices

Often Confused With

관행 vs 관습

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

~하는 것이 관행이다 관행에 따르다
🌍

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

Was this helpful?

Comments (0)

Login to Comment
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

Start learning languages for free

Start Learning Free