B2 noun Neutral

인간관계

/in.ɡan.ɡwan.ɡje̞/

The social and emotional connections or interactions between people, including friendship, professional ties, or family.

Examples

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1

그는 인간관계가 매우 넓고 원만하다.

He has very wide and smooth interpersonal relationships.

2

현대인들은 복잡한 인간관계에서 스트레스를 받는다.

Modern people get stressed by complex interpersonal relationships.

3

조직 내의 건강한 인간관계는 생산성을 높인다.

Healthy interpersonal relationships within an organization increase productivity.

Word Family

Noun
인간관계
Verb
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Adverb
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Adjective
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Memory Tip

In-gan (human) + Gwan-gye (relationship). Human-ship!

Quick Quiz

성공적인 사회생활을 위해 ( ) 관리가 필수적이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 인간관계

Examples

1

그는 인간관계가 매우 넓고 원만하다.

everyday

He has very wide and smooth interpersonal relationships.

2

현대인들은 복잡한 인간관계에서 스트레스를 받는다.

academic

Modern people get stressed by complex interpersonal relationships.

3

조직 내의 건강한 인간관계는 생산성을 높인다.

business

Healthy interpersonal relationships within an organization increase productivity.

4

너는 인간관계에서 무엇을 가장 중요하게 생각하니?

informal

What do you think is most important in human relationships?

5

학교는 사회적 인간관계를 배우는 첫 번째 장소입니다.

formal

School is the first place to learn social interpersonal relationships.

Word Family

Noun
인간관계
Verb
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Adverb
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Adjective
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Common Collocations

인간관계를 맺다 to form relationships
원만한 인간관계 smooth/good relationships
인간관계가 넓다 to have a wide social circle
인간관계를 개선하다 to improve relationships
인간관계의 갈등 conflict in relationships

Common Phrases

인간관계론

theory of human relations

인간관계 스트레스

relationship stress

성공적인 인간관계

successful human relationships

Often Confused With

인간관계 vs 대인관계

대인관계 is more formal and specifically refers to relations with 'others', while 인간관계 covers the broad concept of human connection.

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Usage Notes

Often used in self-help, business management, and sociology.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes omit '관계' and just say '인간', which means 'human being'.

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Memory Tip

In-gan (human) + Gwan-gye (relationship). Human-ship!

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Word Origin

Sino-Korean: 人間關係 (human + relationship).

Grammar Patterns

~와/과 인간관계를 유지하다 인간관계에서 오는 ~
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Cultural Context

In Korea, networking and maintaining 'Chemyon' (face) in relationships is very important.

Quick Quiz

성공적인 사회생활을 위해 ( ) 관리가 필수적이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 인간관계

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B2

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상상력

B1

The faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.

회복력

B2

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; resilience. It can apply to individuals, ecosystems, or economies.

자각하다

B2

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자발성

B2

The condition of being done, given, or acting of one's own free will; spontaneity. It refers to the internal drive to act without being forced by external pressure.

도식

B2

A simplified diagram, representation, or mental framework used to understand or explain a complex structure or process; a schema.

정서

B2

A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior. It often refers to a person's emotional state or the common sentiment of a group.

외면하다

B2

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외재적

B2

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개별성

B2

The quality or state of being individual or unique. It refers to characteristics that distinguish one person or thing from others.

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