B1 noun Neutral

거래

[kʌ̹ɾe̞]

The act of buying, selling, or exchanging goods, services, or money. It involves a deal or transaction between two or more parties.

Examples

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1

인터넷을 통한 중고 거래가 활발해지고 있다.

Second-hand trading via the internet is becoming active.

2

은행은 모든 금융 거래 내역을 기록한다.

The bank records all financial transaction history.

3

공정한 거래는 시장 경제의 기초이다.

Fair trade is the foundation of a market economy.

Word Family

Noun
거래
Verb
거래하다
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Memory Tip

Geo (give) + Rae (come). Giving and coming back.

Quick Quiz

최근 사람들은 스마트폰 앱으로 중고 _____를 많이 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 거래

Examples

1

인터넷을 통한 중고 거래가 활발해지고 있다.

everyday

Second-hand trading via the internet is becoming active.

2

은행은 모든 금융 거래 내역을 기록한다.

business

The bank records all financial transaction history.

3

공정한 거래는 시장 경제의 기초이다.

formal

Fair trade is the foundation of a market economy.

4

그들은 비밀리에 불법 거래를 해왔다.

formal

They have been conducting illegal transactions in secret.

5

주식 거래 시간은 오전 9시부터 시작된다.

business

Stock trading hours begin at 9 AM.

Word Family

Noun
거래
Verb
거래하다

Common Collocations

거래처 business client/account
거래 성사 closing a deal
금융 거래 financial transaction
불법 거래 illegal transaction
거래 내역 transaction history

Common Phrases

직거래

direct transaction

거래 중단

suspension of transactions

상호 거래

mutual transaction

Often Confused With

거래 vs 교환

교환 is a simple exchange, while 거래 usually implies a more formal business or monetary transaction.

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Usage Notes

Essential for TOEFL topics involving economics, trade history, or modern business.

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Common Mistakes

Often confused with '교류' (exchange/interaction), which is more about ideas or culture than goods/money.

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Memory Tip

Geo (give) + Rae (come). Giving and coming back.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 去來 (Geo-rae).

Grammar Patterns

~와/과 거래하다 ~가 성사되다

Quick Quiz

최근 사람들은 스마트폰 앱으로 중고 _____를 많이 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 거래

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