제도
An established law, custom, or practice in a society; a system.
Examples
3 of 5보험 제도가 잘 되어 있어서 안심이에요.
I'm relieved because the insurance system is well-established.
사회 보장 제도는 국민의 최소한의 삶을 보장합니다.
The social security system guarantees a minimum standard of living for citizens.
이런 제도는 빨리 고쳐야 해.
This kind of system needs to be fixed quickly.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Je (Control/Limit) + Do (Degree/Law). A controlled law.
Quick Quiz
부정부패를 막기 위한 법적 ___가 마련되어야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 제도
Examples
보험 제도가 잘 되어 있어서 안심이에요.
everydayI'm relieved because the insurance system is well-established.
사회 보장 제도는 국민의 최소한의 삶을 보장합니다.
formalThe social security system guarantees a minimum standard of living for citizens.
이런 제도는 빨리 고쳐야 해.
informalThis kind of system needs to be fixed quickly.
민주주의 제도의 기틀을 마련한 역사적 배경을 서술하시오.
academicDescribe the historical background that prepared the foundation of the democratic system.
회사는 유연 근무 제도를 통해 직원들의 만족도를 높였습니다.
businessThe company increased employee satisfaction through a flexible working system.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
제도권 밖
outside the system
제도의 허점
loopholes in the system
제도적 장치
institutional mechanism
Often Confused With
제도 is the broad system or institution, while 규제 is a specific 'regulation' or restriction within a system.
Usage Notes
Very frequent in academic contexts when discussing government policy or societal structure.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with 'drawing/drafting' (제도) which uses the same Hangul but different Hanja.
Memory Tip
Je (Control/Limit) + Do (Degree/Law). A controlled law.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean 'Je' (control) + 'Do' (degree/standard).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
부정부패를 막기 위한 법적 ___가 마련되어야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 제도
Related Vocabulary
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순응
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기피하다
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