순서
The arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence.
Examples
3 of 5나이가 많은 순서대로 앉으세요.
Please sit in order of age.
절차에 따라 순서대로 진행해 주십시오.
Please proceed in order according to the procedure.
야, 내 순서 아직 멀었어?
Hey, is it still a long way from my turn?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sun-seo: Sun (Soon) + Seo (Sequence). It will be your turn soon in this sequence.
Quick Quiz
이름 ( )대로 줄을 서 주세요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 순서
Examples
나이가 많은 순서대로 앉으세요.
everydayPlease sit in order of age.
절차에 따라 순서대로 진행해 주십시오.
formalPlease proceed in order according to the procedure.
야, 내 순서 아직 멀었어?
informalHey, is it still a long way from my turn?
실험의 순서가 바뀌면 결과가 달라질 수 있다.
academicIf the sequence of the experiment changes, the results may vary.
업무 우선 순서를 정하는 것이 효율적이다.
businessIt is efficient to set the order of work priority.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
순서 기다리기
waiting for one's turn
가나다 순서
alphabetical (Ganada) order
Often Confused With
차례 is often used for 'one's turn' in games/waiting, while 순서 is more general 'sequence'.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Academic Task 1 when describing a process (diagram/flowchart).
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '순수' (purity).
Memory Tip
Sun-seo: Sun (Soon) + Seo (Sequence). It will be your turn soon in this sequence.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 順序 (순 meaning 'obey/follow' and 서 meaning 'order').
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, the '순서' (order) based on age is very important in social etiquette.
Quick Quiz
이름 ( )대로 줄을 서 주세요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 순서
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