B1 noun Formal

준수

[tɕunsu]

The act of following or complying with laws, rules, regulations, or promises. It implies obedience to a standard.

Examples

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1

모든 회원은 규정을 준수해야 합니다.

All members must comply with the regulations.

2

계약 조건 준수가 비즈니스의 핵심입니다.

Compliance with contract terms is key to business.

3

연구 윤리 준수가 엄격히 요구됩니다.

Strict compliance with research ethics is required.

Word Family

Noun
준수
Verb
준수하다
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Memory Tip

Jun-su sounds like 'June-Soon'. Comply with the rules by June, or soon!

Quick Quiz

공공장소에서는 예절 ( )가 필수적이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 준수

Examples

1

모든 회원은 규정을 준수해야 합니다.

formal

All members must comply with the regulations.

2

계약 조건 준수가 비즈니스의 핵심입니다.

business

Compliance with contract terms is key to business.

3

연구 윤리 준수가 엄격히 요구됩니다.

academic

Strict compliance with research ethics is required.

4

약속 준수는 신뢰의 증거야.

everyday

Keeping promises is proof of trust.

5

시간 준수 좀 해라.

informal

Be on time. (Comply with the time.)

Word Family

Noun
준수
Verb
준수하다

Common Collocations

법규 준수 compliance with laws
시간 준수 punctuality (time compliance)
준수 사항 matters to be observed
엄격한 준수 strict compliance
준수를 촉구하다 to urge compliance

Common Phrases

사회 규범 준수

complying with social norms

안전 수칙 준수

following safety rules

자발적 준수

voluntary compliance

Often Confused With

준수 vs 준수 (adjective)

Can also mean 'handsome/talented' in a literary context, but in IELTS, it always means 'compliance'.

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Usage Notes

Essential for discussing ethics, law, and social order in IELTS Writing Task 2.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'follow' (ddara-ga-da), but 'jun-su-ha-da' is the correct academic term for rules.

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Memory Tip

Jun-su sounds like 'June-Soon'. Comply with the rules by June, or soon!

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Word Origin

From Chinese 遵守: 遵 (to follow) + 守 (to guard/keep).

Grammar Patterns

~를 준수하다 ~의 준수
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Cultural Context

Korean culture places high value on 'si-gan jun-su' (punctuality) in professional settings.

Quick Quiz

공공장소에서는 예절 ( )가 필수적이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 준수

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