숙련
The state of being highly skilled or proficient in a particular task through practice and experience. It is often used to describe professional expertise.
Examples
3 of 5숙련된 기술자들이 정밀 기계를 조립하고 있다.
Skilled technicians are assembling precision machinery.
언어 숙련도를 높이기 위해서는 꾸준한 연습이 중요하다.
Constant practice is important to increase language proficiency.
그는 오랜 경험을 통해 숙련된 솜씨를 보여주었다.
He showed skilled workmanship through long experience.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sukryeon sounds like 'Soak-learn'—you soak in knowledge until you learn it perfectly.
Quick Quiz
외국어 ____도를 측정하기 위해 다양한 시험이 활용된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 숙련
Examples
숙련된 기술자들이 정밀 기계를 조립하고 있다.
businessSkilled technicians are assembling precision machinery.
언어 숙련도를 높이기 위해서는 꾸준한 연습이 중요하다.
academicConstant practice is important to increase language proficiency.
그는 오랜 경험을 통해 숙련된 솜씨를 보여주었다.
everydayHe showed skilled workmanship through long experience.
와, 너 진짜 숙련된 전문가 같다!
informalWow, you really seem like a skilled expert!
신입 사원들에게 업무 숙련을 위한 교육을 실시합니다.
formalWe conduct training for new employees to gain job proficiency.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
숙련도가 높다
to have high proficiency
숙련된 솜씨
skilled hand/skill
단순 숙련
simple proficiency
Often Confused With
Sukdal (숙달) focuses on the process of becoming used to a skill, while sukryeon (숙련) emphasizes the high level of expertise achieved.
Usage Notes
Essential for describing 'skilled labor' or 'proficiency levels' in IELTS academic tasks.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse '숙련' (proficiency) with '훈련' (training).
Memory Tip
Sukryeon sounds like 'Soak-learn'—you soak in knowledge until you learn it perfectly.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 熟 (ripe/familiar) + 練 (to practice).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, becoming a 'master' (dal-in) in a specific field is highly respected, and 'sukryeon' is the path to that status.
Quick Quiz
외국어 ____도를 측정하기 위해 다양한 시험이 활용된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 숙련
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