B1 noun Neutral

교통체증

[kjotʰoŋtɕʰedʑɯŋ]

A condition on transport networks that occurs as use increases, characterized by slower speeds and longer trip times; traffic jam.

Examples

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1

교통체증 때문에 약속 시간에 늦었다.

I was late for the appointment because of a traffic jam.

2

도심의 교통체증을 해결하기 위한 대책이 시급합니다.

Measures to solve downtown traffic congestion are urgent.

3

오늘 교통체증 장난 아니더라.

The traffic jam today was no joke.

Word Family

Noun
교통체증
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Memory Tip

Gyotong (Traffic) + Chejeung (Indigestion). The traffic has indigestion and isn't moving.

Quick Quiz

비가 오는 날에는 ___이 더 심해진다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 교통체증

Examples

1

교통체증 때문에 약속 시간에 늦었다.

everyday

I was late for the appointment because of a traffic jam.

2

도심의 교통체증을 해결하기 위한 대책이 시급합니다.

formal

Measures to solve downtown traffic congestion are urgent.

3

오늘 교통체증 장난 아니더라.

informal

The traffic jam today was no joke.

4

교통체증은 대기 오염의 주요 원인 중 하나이다.

academic

Traffic congestion is one of the main causes of air pollution.

5

교통체증으로 인해 물류 배송이 지연되고 있습니다.

business

Logistics delivery is being delayed due to traffic congestion.

Word Family

Noun
교통체증

Common Collocations

교통체증이 심하다 traffic congestion is severe
교통체증을 피하다 to avoid a traffic jam
교통체증을 완화하다 to ease traffic congestion
극심한 교통체증 extreme traffic congestion
교통체증에 갇히다 to be stuck in a traffic jam

Common Phrases

출퇴근 시간대 교통체증

rush hour traffic congestion

만성적인 교통체증

chronic traffic congestion

주말 교통체증

weekend traffic jam

Often Confused With

교통체증 vs 정체

Jeongche is a more general term for stagnation, while gyotong-chejeung is specific to vehicles.

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Usage Notes

Very useful for IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing urban problems or transport.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid saying '교통이 막히다' as a noun phrase; use '교통체증' instead.

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Memory Tip

Gyotong (Traffic) + Chejeung (Indigestion). The traffic has indigestion and isn't moving.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 交通 (traffic) + 滯症 (stagnation/symptom).

Grammar Patterns

교통체증 때문에 교통체증이 발생하다
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Cultural Context

Seoul is famous for its heavy traffic, especially on the Han River bridges.

Quick Quiz

비가 오는 날에는 ___이 더 심해진다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 교통체증

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