기관
An organization or establishment founded for a religious, educational, professional, or social purpose. It can also refer to an organ in a body or an engine part.
Examples
3 of 5공공 기관에서 일하고 싶어요.
I want to work at a public institution.
이 기관은 아동 복지를 위해 설립되었습니다.
This institution was established for child welfare.
그 기관은 믿을 만한 곳이야?
Is that institution trustworthy?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gi (Base) + Gwan (Office) = Official base/office.
Quick Quiz
이번 행사는 여러 공공 ___의 후원을 받았다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기관
Examples
공공 기관에서 일하고 싶어요.
everydayI want to work at a public institution.
이 기관은 아동 복지를 위해 설립되었습니다.
formalThis institution was established for child welfare.
그 기관은 믿을 만한 곳이야?
informalIs that institution trustworthy?
연구 기관들은 데이터 공유에 합의했다.
academicResearch institutions agreed to share data.
금융 기관으로부터 대출을 받았습니다.
businessI received a loan from a financial institution.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
국가 기관
state organ
유관 기관
related organizations
전문 기관
specialized agency
Often Confused With
Dan-che is a group of people, while Gi-gwan is a more formal, structured institution or agency.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Reading and Listening when referring to authorities or schools.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '기관' meaning 'engine' or 'bronchi' (respiratory) in medical contexts.
Memory Tip
Gi (Base) + Gwan (Office) = Official base/office.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 機 (machine/basis) + 關 (connection/barrier).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Public institutions are highly sought-after workplaces in Korea due to job stability.
Quick Quiz
이번 행사는 여러 공공 ___의 후원을 받았다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기관
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