전통
A 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.
Examples
3 of 5명절에는 전통 음식을 먹는다.
We eat traditional food on holidays.
이 나라는 수천 년의 전통을 가지고 있다.
This country has a tradition of thousands of years.
우리 회사는 혁신과 전통의 조화를 추구한다.
Our company pursues a harmony of innovation and tradition.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeon (Transmit) + Tong (Connect) = Connecting the past to the present.
Quick Quiz
박물관에 가면 우리 나라의 ____ 문화를 볼 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 전통
Examples
명절에는 전통 음식을 먹는다.
everydayWe eat traditional food on holidays.
이 나라는 수천 년의 전통을 가지고 있다.
academicThis country has a tradition of thousands of years.
우리 회사는 혁신과 전통의 조화를 추구한다.
businessOur company pursues a harmony of innovation and tradition.
전통 방식에 따라 행사가 진행되었다.
formalThe event was conducted according to traditional methods.
이건 우리 집안 전통이야.
informalThis is our family tradition.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
전통 가옥
traditional house (Hanok)
전통 시장
traditional market
전통 예절
traditional etiquette
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Can be used as a noun or an adjective (전통적).
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '전설' (legend).
Memory Tip
Jeon (Transmit) + Tong (Connect) = Connecting the past to the present.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 傳 (to transmit) and 統 (lineage/system).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean '전통' is often associated with values like filial piety and community.
Quick Quiz
박물관에 가면 우리 나라의 ____ 문화를 볼 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 전통
Related Vocabulary
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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.
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.
개성
B1The quality or character that makes a person or thing different from others. It refers to individuality or a unique personality.
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