B1 noun Neutral

운송

[unsoŋ]

The act of carrying or moving goods or people from one place to another using a vehicle.

Examples

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1

신속한 운송 시스템을 구축해야 합니다.

We need to establish a rapid transportation system.

2

대중교통은 효율적인 승객 운송 수단이다.

Public transport is an efficient means of passenger transportation.

3

택배 운송료가 인상되었다.

The courier shipping fee has been increased.

Word Family

Noun
운송
Verb
운송하다
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Memory Tip

Un-song: 'Un' (move/drive) + 'song' (send). Driving and sending.

Quick Quiz

비행기는 가장 빠른 ______ 수단 중 하나이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 운송

Examples

1

신속한 운송 시스템을 구축해야 합니다.

business

We need to establish a rapid transportation system.

2

대중교통은 효율적인 승객 운송 수단이다.

academic

Public transport is an efficient means of passenger transportation.

3

택배 운송료가 인상되었다.

everyday

The courier shipping fee has been increased.

4

운송 도중에 물건이 파손되었어.

informal

The item was damaged during transport.

5

위험물 운송 시에는 특별한 주의가 필요합니다.

formal

Special care is required when transporting hazardous materials.

Word Family

Noun
운송
Verb
운송하다

Common Collocations

운송 수단 means of transport
항공 운송 air transport
운송 비용 shipping costs
화물 운송 cargo transport
운송망 transport network

Common Phrases

운송 업체

transport company

운송 약관

transport terms

육상 운송

land transport

Often Confused With

운송 vs 배송

Baesong is usually 'delivery' to a final customer, while unsong is the broader 'transportation' process.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in IELTS tasks about globalization, trade, or environmental impact of shipping.

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Common Mistakes

Confusing it with 'tong-sin' (communication) because they both involve 'movement' of something.

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Memory Tip

Un-song: 'Un' (move/drive) + 'song' (send). Driving and sending.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 運送 (carry and send).

Grammar Patterns

~을 통해 운송하다 운송이 지연되다

Quick Quiz

비행기는 가장 빠른 ______ 수단 중 하나이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 운송

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