B2 noun Neutral

전수

[tɕondʒu]

The act of passing down skills, knowledge, or traditions from one person (usually an expert or elder) to another.

Examples

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1

무형문화재의 기술 전수가 시급합니다.

The transmission of intangible cultural heritage skills is urgent.

2

전통 지식의 전수는 교육을 통해 이루어진다.

The transmission of traditional knowledge occurs through education.

3

할머니가 나에게 비빔밥 비법을 전수해 주셨어.

My grandmother passed down her bibimbap secret recipe to me.

Word Family

Noun
전수
Verb
전수하다
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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

1

무형문화재의 기술 전수가 시급합니다.

formal

The transmission of intangible cultural heritage skills is urgent.

2

전통 지식의 전수는 교육을 통해 이루어진다.

academic

The transmission of traditional knowledge occurs through education.

3

할머니가 나에게 비빔밥 비법을 전수해 주셨어.

informal

My grandmother passed down her bibimbap secret recipe to me.

4

선배 사원은 신입 사원에게 노하우를 전수합니다.

business

Senior employees pass down know-how to new employees.

5

장인은 제자에게 평생의 기술을 전수했다.

everyday

The artisan passed down a lifetime of skills to the apprentice.

Word Family

Noun
전수
Verb
전수하다

Common Collocations

기술 전수 skill transmission
비법 전수 passing down a secret method
전수 교육 transmission training
전수받다 to receive transmission
전수해주다 to pass down/teach

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

전수 vs 전달

전달 is simple delivery of info; 전수 implies teaching a mastery or complex skill over time.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used when discussing traditional arts, cooking, or specialized technical training.

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Common Mistakes

Context is key: '전수 조사' means 'surveying everyone', while '기술 전수' means 'teaching skills'.

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Memory Tip

Jeon (Transmit) + Su (Receive) = Transmit and Receive knowledge.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 傳 (transmit) + 授 (give).

Grammar Patterns

~에게 ~을 전수하다 ~로부터 ~을 전수받다
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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

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