전수
The act of passing down skills, knowledge, or traditions from one person (usually an expert or elder) to another.
Examples
3 of 5무형문화재의 기술 전수가 시급합니다.
The transmission of intangible cultural heritage skills is urgent.
전통 지식의 전수는 교육을 통해 이루어진다.
The transmission of traditional knowledge occurs through education.
할머니가 나에게 비빔밥 비법을 전수해 주셨어.
My grandmother passed down her bibimbap secret recipe to me.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeon (Transmit) + Su (Receive) = Transmit and Receive knowledge.
Quick Quiz
전통 도자기 기술을 ( )받을 제자를 찾고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 전수
Examples
무형문화재의 기술 전수가 시급합니다.
formalThe transmission of intangible cultural heritage skills is urgent.
전통 지식의 전수는 교육을 통해 이루어진다.
academicThe transmission of traditional knowledge occurs through education.
할머니가 나에게 비빔밥 비법을 전수해 주셨어.
informalMy grandmother passed down her bibimbap secret recipe to me.
선배 사원은 신입 사원에게 노하우를 전수합니다.
businessSenior employees pass down know-how to new employees.
장인은 제자에게 평생의 기술을 전수했다.
everydayThe artisan passed down a lifetime of skills to the apprentice.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
전수 조사
complete enumeration survey (Note: different meaning)
대대로 전수되다
to be passed down through generations
비법을 전수하다
to pass down a secret
Often Confused With
전달 is simple delivery of info; 전수 implies teaching a mastery or complex skill over time.
Usage Notes
Frequently used when discussing traditional arts, cooking, or specialized technical training.
Common Mistakes
Context is key: '전수 조사' means 'surveying everyone', while '기술 전수' means 'teaching skills'.
Memory Tip
Jeon (Transmit) + Su (Receive) = Transmit and Receive knowledge.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 傳 (transmit) + 授 (give).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, the 'Jeon-su' of traditional crafts is legally protected under cultural heritage laws.
Quick Quiz
전통 도자기 기술을 ( )받을 제자를 찾고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 전수
Related Vocabulary
More culture words
상징하다
B2To serve as a symbol of; to represent something else, especially an abstract concept, through a visible sign or object.
보편화되다
B2To become widespread, generalized, or common among the general public.
변모하다
B2To change into a different appearance, shape, or character. It suggests a significant transformation or evolution over time.
고유
B2Belonging specifically to a particular person, place, or thing; unique and inherent.
전통
B1A belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people. Often appears in culture and history topics.
대중적
B1Relating to or intended for the general public; popular among many people.
문화적
B1Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society. It covers arts, traditions, and the collective lifestyle of a group.
전통적
B1Produced, done, or used in accordance with tradition; long-established. Used for comparing the past and present.
체험하다
B1To experience something personally or go through a particular event firsthand. It emphasizes practical experience over theoretical knowledge.
유산
B1Something handed down from the past, such as cultural traditions, natural sites, or property inherited after someone's death.
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