교통
The movement of people, vehicles, or goods from one place to another. Essential for IELTS topics like urban life, pollution, and infrastructure.
Examples
3 of 5교통 법규를 준수하는 것이 안전의 기본입니다.
Obeying traffic laws is the basis of safety.
대중교통의 발달은 도시 확장에 기여했습니다.
The development of public transport contributed to urban expansion.
여기 교통이 너무 불편해.
The transportation here is so inconvenient.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gyo-tong: 'Gyo' (Exchange/Cross) + 'Tong' (Pass through).
Quick Quiz
버스와 지하철 같은 ______을 이용하면 환경 보호에 도움이 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대중교통
Examples
교통 법규를 준수하는 것이 안전의 기본입니다.
formalObeying traffic laws is the basis of safety.
대중교통의 발달은 도시 확장에 기여했습니다.
academicThe development of public transport contributed to urban expansion.
여기 교통이 너무 불편해.
informalThe transportation here is so inconvenient.
교통 인프라 개선을 위한 투자가 필요합니다.
businessInvestment for improving traffic infrastructure is necessary.
교통 사고를 예방하기 위해 조심해야 합니다.
everydayWe must be careful to prevent traffic accidents.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
교통 정체
traffic jam
교통 마비
traffic paralysis
교통 약자
the transportation vulnerable
Often Confused With
Gyo-tong is movement of physical things; Tong-sin is movement of information (telecom).
Usage Notes
A high-frequency word for IELTS Listening Part 1 (directions) and Writing Task 2 (urban problems).
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse '교통' with just 'cars'; it includes all modes like trains, ships, and planes.
Memory Tip
Gyo-tong: 'Gyo' (Exchange/Cross) + 'Tong' (Pass through).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 交通 (intersecting and passing).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korea is famous for its efficient and cheap '대중교통' (public transport) system.
Quick Quiz
버스와 지하철 같은 ______을 이용하면 환경 보호에 도움이 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대중교통
Related Grammar Rules
More urban words
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