B2 noun Neutral

관습

[kwan.sɯp]

A long-established practice or custom within a society or group. It refers to traditional ways of behaving that have been passed down through generations.

Examples

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1

우리는 오래된 관습을 존중해야 한다.

We must respect old customs.

2

본 회의는 국제 관습에 따라 진행됩니다.

This meeting will proceed according to international customs.

3

그건 그냥 옛날 관습일 뿐이야.

That's just an old custom.

Word Family

Noun
관습
Verb
관습화하다
Adverb
관습적으로
Adjective
관습적
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Memory Tip

Gwan (관) like 'viewing' a Seup (습) 'practice' of a whole group.

Quick Quiz

지역마다 고유한 결혼 ____이/가 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 관습

Examples

1

우리는 오래된 관습을 존중해야 한다.

everyday

We must respect old customs.

2

본 회의는 국제 관습에 따라 진행됩니다.

formal

This meeting will proceed according to international customs.

3

그건 그냥 옛날 관습일 뿐이야.

informal

That's just an old custom.

4

사회학자들은 특정 지역의 관습이 법률에 미치는 영향을 연구한다.

academic

Sociologists study the influence of specific regional customs on laws.

5

현지 비즈니스 관습을 이해하는 것이 해외 진출의 핵심이다.

business

Understanding local business customs is the key to overseas expansion.

Word Family

Noun
관습
Verb
관습화하다
Adverb
관습적으로
Adjective
관습적

Common Collocations

관습을 따르다 to follow a custom
사회적 관습 social custom
관습에 얽매이다 to be bound by custom
오래된 관습 old custom
관습법 customary law

Common Phrases

관습에 의하면

according to custom

관습을 타파하다

to break a custom

전통적인 관습

traditional custom

Often Confused With

관습 vs 습관

Gwanseup refers to a societal custom, while seupgwan refers to a personal habit.

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Usage Notes

Used when discussing cultural traditions or unwritten rules that govern a society.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '습관' (personal habit) when they mean '관습' (societal custom).

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Memory Tip

Gwan (관) like 'viewing' a Seup (습) 'practice' of a whole group.

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Word Origin

Derived from Sino-Korean 慣 (accustomed) + 習 (practice).

Grammar Patterns

관습에 따라 ~하는 관습
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Cultural Context

Korean society values 'Ye-ui' (etiquette), and many 'Gwanseup' are rooted in Confucianism.

Quick Quiz

지역마다 고유한 결혼 ____이/가 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 관습

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