관습
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
3 of 5우리는 오래된 관습을 존중해야 한다.
We must respect old customs.
본 회의는 국제 관습에 따라 진행됩니다.
This meeting will proceed according to international customs.
그건 그냥 옛날 관습일 뿐이야.
That's just an old custom.
Word Family
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
우리는 오래된 관습을 존중해야 한다.
everydayWe must respect old customs.
본 회의는 국제 관습에 따라 진행됩니다.
formalThis meeting will proceed according to international customs.
그건 그냥 옛날 관습일 뿐이야.
informalThat's just an old custom.
사회학자들은 특정 지역의 관습이 법률에 미치는 영향을 연구한다.
academicSociologists study the influence of specific regional customs on laws.
현지 비즈니스 관습을 이해하는 것이 해외 진출의 핵심이다.
businessUnderstanding local business customs is the key to overseas expansion.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
관습에 의하면
according to custom
관습을 타파하다
to break a custom
전통적인 관습
traditional custom
Often Confused With
Gwanseup refers to a societal custom, while seupgwan refers to a personal habit.
Usage Notes
Used when discussing cultural traditions or unwritten rules that govern a society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '습관' (personal habit) when they mean '관습' (societal custom).
Memory Tip
Gwan (관) like 'viewing' a Seup (습) 'practice' of a whole group.
Word Origin
Derived from Sino-Korean 慣 (accustomed) + 習 (practice).
Grammar Patterns
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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