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B2 noun #2,000 پرکاربردترین 6 دقیقه مطالعه

통근

tonggeun رتبه 2,000

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها 통근 در ۳۰ ثانیه

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통근 (Tong-geun) means 'going to work'. It is a noun. When you go from your house to your office every day, that is 통근. You can say '통근해요' (I commute). It is like 'going to work' but focuses on the travel. For example, 'I go to work by bus' is '버스로 통근해요'. In A1, you just need to know it is about the journey to your job. Remember: Home -> Work = 통근. Home -> School = 통학. They are different!

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At the A2 level, you should know that 통근 is a formal way to talk about your daily trip to work. You can use it with the verb '하다' to make '통근하다'. You might hear people talk about '통근 시간' (commute time). For example, '통근 시간이 길어요' means 'The commute time is long'. You should also know '통근 버스' (commuter bus), which many big companies in Korea provide for their employees. It's a useful word when talking about your daily routine or where you live.

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B1 learners should understand the nuance between 통근 and other words like 출근. 통근 refers to the repetitive journey itself. You can use it to describe your lifestyle. For instance, '장거리 통근' (long-distance commuting) is a common struggle for many people living in Gyeonggi-do and working in Seoul. You can also use it with particles like '~로' to describe your transport method: '지하철로 통근하는 것은 힘들어요' (Commuting by subway is difficult). You are starting to use the word in more complex sentences about your environment.

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At B2, you should be comfortable using 통근 in professional and social contexts. You understand that it carries a slightly more formal or 'logistical' tone than '출퇴근'. You can discuss '통근 환경' (commuting environment) or '통근 편의성' (commuting convenience) when talking about real estate or job benefits. You should also be aware of the social issues in Korea related to 통근, such as the high stress levels associated with long hours on public transport. You can use it in debates about urban planning or work-life balance.

C1 proficiency involves using 통근 in academic or highly technical discussions. You might analyze '통근 패턴' (commuting patterns) in urban populations or the impact of '통근 비용' (commuting costs) on the economy. You can discuss the etymology (通 + 勤) and how it relates to other '통-' words like 통신 (communication) or 통로 (passage). You can use the word to describe abstract concepts, such as the 'psychological burden of commuting'. Your usage is precise, distinguishing it clearly from '이동' or '여정' in a professional report.

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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like grasp of 통근, including its use in literature, high-level journalism, and policy-making. You can discuss the historical evolution of 통근 in Korea alongside the development of the national railway and subway systems. You might use the term in a sociological critique of modern labor, discussing how '통근' represents the blurred lines between personal time and company time. You understand all idiomatic and metaphorical extensions, and can use the word with perfect register and nuance in any given situation.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

통근 در ۳۰ ثانیه

통근 refers to the daily journey between home and work, focusing on the transit process.
It is a formal noun often paired with '하다' (to commute) or used in compounds like '통근 버스'.
Unlike '출근' (arriving at work), '통근' covers the entire recurring travel pattern.
In Korea, it is a key word for discussing urban life, real estate, and work-life balance.

The term 통근 (Tong-geun) is a fundamental noun in the Korean language that specifically describes the act of traveling between one's residence and their place of employment. Rooted in Hanja, the word is composed of 通 (통 - to pass through/commute) and 勤 (근 - to work/diligence). Unlike the general term for travel or movement, 통근 is strictly professional in its connotation, focusing on the repetitive, daily journey necessitated by modern labor structures. In the context of South Korea's rapid urbanization, particularly in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, 통근 has become a central theme of social discourse, often associated with the concept of 'Hell-train' (지옥철) due to the extreme density of public transportation during peak hours.

Etymological Root: Derived from the Hanja 通勤, meaning 'regularly going to work'. It implies a cycle of movement that sustains professional life.
Scope of Use: Primarily used for office workers and laborers. For students, the term '통학' (tong-hak) is used instead.

서울로 통근하는 직장인들이 많아지고 있습니다. (The number of office workers commuting to Seoul is increasing.)

Understanding 통근 requires an appreciation of the spatial geography of Korea. Many workers live in 'bed towns' like Ilsan, Bundang, or Gwangmyeong and travel into the central business districts of Gangnam, Gwanghwamun, or Yeouido. This journey is not just a physical movement but a psychological transition between the private sphere of the home and the public sphere of the workplace. The word encompasses the time spent, the distance covered, and the method of transport used, whether it be the extensive subway system, the red 'Gwangyeok' buses, or personal vehicles.

그는 매일 두 시간씩 통근을 하며 책을 읽습니다. (He reads books while commuting for two hours every day.)

Social Context: Commuting time is often cited as a major factor in job satisfaction and quality of life in Korea.

Using 통근 correctly involves understanding its role as a noun and how it functions with various verbs and particles. The most common verb pairing is 통근하다, which transforms the noun into the action of commuting. However, in daily conversation, Koreans often use the broader term 출퇴근 (chul-toe-geun), which literally means 'going to and leaving work'. While 통근 focuses on the journey itself, 출퇴근 covers the entire cycle of the workday schedule. To sound more natural at a B2 level, you should be able to distinguish between these nuances.

Common Verb Pairings: 통근하다 (to commute), 통근을 돕다 (to assist with commuting), 통근 시간을 줄이다 (to reduce commute time).

회사가 통근 버스를 운영하고 있습니다. (The company is operating a commuter bus.)

When discussing the duration of the commute, the pattern [Time] + 이/가 걸리다 is frequently used with 통근. For example, '통근 시간이 한 시간 걸려요' (The commute takes one hour). Additionally, the word is often used as a modifier for other nouns, such as 통근 거리 (commuting distance), 통근 수단 (means of commuting), and 통근 비용 (commuting costs). In formal settings, such as HR policy documents or urban planning reports, 통근 is the preferred technical term over the more colloquial 출퇴근.

장거리 통근은 건강에 해로울 수 있습니다. (Long-distance commuting can be harmful to health.)

Adjectives used with 통근: 힘든 (difficult), 편리한 (convenient), 짧은 (short), 긴 (long).

You will encounter 통근 in a variety of contexts, ranging from everyday office small talk to serious news broadcasts. In the workplace, HR departments often discuss 통근 수당 (commuting allowance) or 통근 버스 노선 (commuter bus routes). If you are applying for a job in Korea, the interviewer might ask, '통근 거리가 어떻게 되나요?' (How is your commuting distance?), assessing whether the distance might affect your long-term commitment to the role. In this context, 통근 is used to evaluate the logistical feasibility of your employment.

뉴스: '수도권 통근 시간, OECD 국가 중 최장 수준' (News: 'Commuting time in the metropolitan area is the longest among OECD countries.')

On the news, 통근 is a keyword in reports about infrastructure projects like the GTX (Great Train eXpress), which aims to drastically reduce commute times. Real estate agents also use the term frequently; a house's value is often determined by its 통근 편의성 (commuting convenience). If a property is near a major subway station, it is described as having an excellent environment for 통근. Furthermore, social media and blogs are filled with '통근 브이로그' (commute vlogs), where people share their daily routines of traveling to work, showing the mundane yet relatable aspects of modern life.

Media Usage: Often found in headlines regarding traffic congestion, public transport strikes, or urban development.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 통근 (commuting) with 출근 (going to work) or 퇴근 (leaving work). While they are related, they are not interchangeable. 출근 refers to the specific point in time or the act of arriving at the office (e.g., 'I arrived at work at 9'). 통근, however, refers to the entire journey or the general habit of traveling between home and work. You wouldn't say 'I'm in the middle of my 출근' to describe the 40-minute train ride; instead, you would say 'I'm 통근 중' (in the middle of commuting) or more commonly '출근하는 길' (on the way to work).

통근 vs. 통학: Never use '통근' for students. Students '통학' (commute to school). Using '통근' for a university student sounds like they have a full-time job.

Wrong: 저는 학교에 통근해요. (X)
Right: 저는 학교에 통학해요. (O)

Another error is using 통근 for one-time trips. If you are traveling to a different city for a meeting just for one day, that is an 출장 (business trip) or simply 이동 (movement), not 통근. 통근 implies a regular, recurring pattern. Furthermore, be careful with the particle usage. While you can say '통근을 하다', it is more common to use '통근하다' as a single verb or to use '출퇴근하다' in casual conversation. Overusing '통근' in a very casual setting can sometimes sound a bit overly formal or academic.

To enrich your vocabulary, it is essential to compare 통근 with its synonyms and related terms. The most important distinction is with 출퇴근 (Chul-toe-geun). While 통근 is the journey, 출퇴근 is the broader concept of 'going to and from work'. In daily life, if someone asks 'How is your commute?', they will likely use '출퇴근이 힘들지 않아요?'. 통학 (Tong-hak) is the direct counterpart for students. Another related term is 귀가 (Gwi-ga), which specifically means 'returning home', often used after work or social activities.

Comparison: 통근 vs. 출퇴근: 통근: Focuses on the physical transit/distance. (More formal/technical)
출퇴근: Focuses on the daily routine/schedule. (More common in speech)
Comparison: 통근 vs. 통학: 통근: Work-related travel (勤 - work).
통학: School-related travel (學 - study).

그는 자전거로 통근하지만, 동생은 버스로 통학합니다. (He commutes by bike, but his younger sibling commutes to school by bus.)

Other words include 이동 (I-dong), which is a general term for movement or relocation, and 왕복 (Wang-bok), which means 'round trip'. When talking about the 'commuter population', the term 통근 인구 is used. In the context of remote work, you might hear 재택근무 (remote work/telecommuting), which is the opposite of 통근 as it eliminates the need for the journey entirely.

چقدر رسمی است؟

سطح دشواری

گرامر لازم

-(으)로 (Method/Direction)

-(으)ㄹ 때 (Time/Duration)

-기 위해 (Purpose)

-(으)ㄹ수록 (Proportional change)

-는 것 (Nominalization)

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

저는 버스로 통근합니다.

I commute by bus.

Noun + 로 (by means of) + 통근합니다.

통근이 재미있어요?

Is commuting fun?

Subject marker '이' used with 통근.

집에서 회사까지 통근해요.

I commute from home to the office.

From (에서) ... to (까지) pattern.

매일 통근해요.

I commute every day.

Adverb '매일' (every day).

통근 버스가 있어요.

There is a commuter bus.

Compound noun: 통근 + 버스.

지하철 통근은 빨라요.

Subway commuting is fast.

Topic marker '은' used for comparison.

그는 자전거로 통근해요.

He commutes by bicycle.

Method particle '로'.

통근이 힘들어요.

Commuting is hard.

Adjective '힘들다' (to be hard/tiring).

통근 시간이 얼마나 걸려요?

How long does the commute take?

얼마나 걸리다 (how long it takes).

저는 통근할 때 음악을 들어요.

I listen to music when I commute.

-(으)ㄹ 때 (when/while doing something).

우리 회사는 통근비를 줍니다.

Our company gives commuting expenses.

통근비 (commuting cost/fee).

통근 거리가 너무 멀어요.

The commuting distance is too far.

통근 거리 (commuting distance).

지하철로 통근하는 것이 편해요.

Commuting by subway is convenient.

-는 것 (nominalizing the verb).

그녀는 통근 버스를 놓쳤어요.

She missed the commuter bus.

Past tense '놓쳤어요'.

통근 길에 친구를 만났어요.

I met a friend on the way to work.

통근 길 (the path/way of commuting).

새 집은 통근하기 좋아요.

The new house is good for commuting.

-기 좋다 (good for doing something).

통근 시간을 활용해서 공부를 해요.

I use my commute time to study.

활용하다 (to utilize/make use of).

장거리 통근은 정말 피곤한 일이에요.

Long-distance commuting is a really tiring thing.

장거리 (long distance).

통근 수단을 바꾸기로 결심했어요.

I decided to change my means of commuting.

-기로 결심하다 (decide to do).

서울로 통근하는 사람들이 아주 많습니다.

There are many people who commute to Seoul.

Noun + 로 (towards/to).

통근 환경을 개선하기 위해 노력 중입니다.

We are working to improve the commuting environment.

-기 위해 (in order to).

그는 통근하는 동안 팟캐스트를 듣습니다.

He listens to podcasts while commuting.

-는 동안 (during/while).

통근 거리가 가까운 곳으로 이사하고 싶어요.

I want to move to a place with a short commute.

Descriptive form '가까운'.

회사가 통근 버스 노선을 늘렸습니다.

The company increased the commuter bus routes.

노선 (route/line).

유연 근무제 덕분에 통근 시간이 겹치지 않아요.

Thanks to flexible working hours, commute times don't overlap.

덕분에 (thanks to), 겹치다 (to overlap).

통근의 고통을 줄이기 위해 재택근무를 도입했습니다.

Remote work was introduced to reduce the pain of commuting.

도입하다 (to introduce/adopt).

수도권 통근자들의 편의를 위해 신설 노선이 개통됩니다.

A new line will open for the convenience of metropolitan commuters.

통근자 (commuter), 개통되다 (to be opened for traffic).

그는 통근 시간을 자기계발의 기회로 삼고 있습니다.

He is using his commute time as an opportunity for self-development.

A를 B로 삼다 (to make A into B / treat A as B).

통근 거리가 멀어질수록 삶의 만족도가 낮아진다는 연구가 있습니다.

There is research showing that life satisfaction decreases as commute distance increases.

-(으)ㄹ수록 (the more... the more...).

정부는 통근난을 해소하기 위해 대중교통을 확충하고 있습니다.

The government is expanding public transport to resolve commute difficulties.

통근난 (commute difficulty/crisis), 확충하다 (to expand).

자차 통근은 편리하지만 주차 문제가 심각합니다.

Commuting by car is convenient, but parking issues are serious.

자차 (one's own car).

통근 시 발생하는 탄소 배출을 줄여야 합니다.

We must reduce carbon emissions that occur during commuting.

발생하다 (to occur/happen).

도시화가 진행됨에 따라 통근권이 점차 확대되고 있습니다.

As urbanization progresses, the commuting zone is gradually expanding.

-함에 따라 (according to / as ... does), 통근권 (commuting zone).

통근 패턴의 변화는 도시 구조에 지대한 영향을 미칩니다.

Changes in commuting patterns have a profound impact on urban structure.

지대한 영향을 미치다 (to have a profound influence).

장시간 통근이 노동 생산성에 미치는 부정적 효과를 간과해서는 안 됩니다.

The negative effects of long commutes on labor productivity should not be overlooked.

간과하다 (to overlook).

통근 비용의 상승은 가계 경제에 상당한 부담으로 작용합니다.

Rising commuting costs act as a significant burden on household finances.

부담으로 작용하다 (to act as a burden).

스마트 워크의 확산은 전통적인 통근 개념을 재정의하고 있습니다.

The spread of smart work is redefining the traditional concept of commuting.

재정의하다 (to redefine).

통근 인구의 밀집은 출퇴근 시간대의 교통 혼잡을 야기합니다.

The concentration of the commuting population causes traffic congestion during rush hour.

야기하다 (to cause/bring about).

효율적인 통근 체계 구축은 도시 경쟁력의 핵심 요소입니다.

Building an efficient commuting system is a key element of urban competitiveness.

구축 (construction/establishment).

통근자들의 심리적 스트레스를 완화하기 위한 정책적 배려가 필요합니다.

Policy considerations are needed to alleviate the psychological stress of commuters.

완화하다 (to alleviate/ease).

통근이라는 행위는 현대인의 삶에서 일과 휴식의 경계를 획정하는 중요한 의식과도 같습니다.

The act of commuting is like an important ritual that defines the boundary between work and rest in modern life.

경계를 획정하다 (to demarcate/define a boundary).

거대 도시의 팽창은 필연적으로 통근 거리의 연장과 그에 따른 사회적 비용의 증대를 초래합니다.

The expansion of megacities inevitably leads to the extension of commute distances and the subsequent increase in social costs.

초래하다 (to result in/lead to).

통근 수단의 다변화는 도시 거주자들의 이동권 보장이라는 측면에서 고찰되어야 합니다.

The diversification of commuting methods should be considered from the perspective of guaranteeing the right to mobility for urban residents.

고찰되다 (to be considered/examined).

디지털 전환은 물리적 통근의 필요성을 상쇄하며 새로운 노동 패러다임을 제시하고 있습니다.

Digital transformation is offsetting the need for physical commuting and presenting a new labor paradigm.

상쇄하다 (to offset/cancel out).

통근 시간의 단축은 단순한 편의를 넘어 국민의 삶의 질 향상과 직결되는 사안입니다.

Reducing commute time is an issue directly linked to improving the quality of life, beyond mere convenience.

직결되다 (to be directly linked).

광역 교통망의 확충은 통근권의 광역화를 가속화하며 지역 간 불균형 해소에 기여할 수 있습니다.

The expansion of the regional transport network accelerates the regionalization of commuting zones and can contribute to resolving regional imbalances.

가속화하다 (to accelerate).

통근 과정에서 발생하는 비생산적 시간을 창의적 활동으로 전환하려는 사회적 움직임이 포착됩니다.

Social movements to convert unproductive time occurring during the commute into creative activities are being captured.

포착되다 (to be captured/spotted).

통근은 단순한 이동을 넘어, 도시라는 유기체가 작동하기 위한 혈류와 같은 역할을 수행합니다.

Commuting is more than just movement; it plays a role like the bloodstream for the urban organism to function.

유기체 (organism), 혈류 (bloodstream).

مترادف‌ها

출퇴근 등하교

متضادها

재택

ترکیب‌های رایج

통근 시간

통근 거리

통근 버스

통근 수단

통근 비용

통근 인구

통근 환경

통근난

장거리 통근

자차 통근

عبارات رایج

통근을 하다

통근이 힘들다

통근이 편하다

통근이 멀다

통근이 가깝다

통근을 돕다

통근을 지원하다

통근을 줄이다

통근을 포기하다

통근을 시작하다

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

통근 vs 통학 (students)

통근 vs 출근 (arrival)

통근 vs 여행 (pleasure trip)

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"지옥철 통근 (Commuting on the hell-train)"

"통근 전쟁 (Commuting war - extreme rush hour)"

"길바닥에 시간을 버리다 (Wasting time on the road - usually during commute)"

"눈을 붙이다 (To catch some sleep - often done during commute)"

"발 디딜 틈 없다 (No room to step - describing a crowded commute)"

"콩나물시루 (Bean sprout jar - describing a packed bus/train)"

"출퇴근 도장 찍다 (To stamp the commute - to go somewhere very regularly)"

"먼 길을 오가다 (To go back and forth a long way)"

"몸을 싣다 (To put one's body on - to board a transport for commute)"

"시계추 같은 삶 (A life like a pendulum - a repetitive commute routine)"

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통근 vs 통학

Used for students going to school.

통근 vs 출근

The act of going into the office specifically.

통근 vs 퇴근

The act of leaving the office.

통근 vs 이동

General movement from A to B.

통근 vs 출장

A business trip, not a daily commute.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

خانواده کلمه

مرتبط

통학 (commute to school)

통신 (communication)

통로 (passage)

통과 (passing through)

근무 (work)

근면 (diligence)

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نحوه استفاده

formality

Highly formal/technical compared to 출퇴근.

distinction

통근 is the journey; 출근 is the arrival; 퇴근 is the departure.

اشتباهات رایج

Using 통근 for students (should be 통학).
Confusing 통근 with 출근 (arrival).
Using 통근 for one-time trips (should be 이동/여행).
Saying '통근을 가다' (should be '통근하다' or '통근을 하다').
Mispronouncing the '근' as '큰'.

نکات

Learn the Hanja

Knowing 通 (pass) and 勤 (work) helps you remember many other words like 근무 and 통과.

Subway Apps

Koreans use apps like KakaoMetro to manage their 통근 시간 effectively.

Natural Phrasing

Instead of just '통근해요', try '지하철로 한 시간 정도 통근해요' for more detail.

Particle Choice

Use '에서' for the starting point and '까지' for the destination of your 통근.

News Keywords

When you hear '수도권' and '교통', '통근' is likely to follow.

Formal Contexts

Use 통근 in resumes or cover letters when discussing your proximity to the office.

Interview Tip

Being honest about a long 통근 거리 is important as employers worry about burnout.

Active Commute

If you walk or bike, you can call it '도보 통근' or '자전거 통근'.

Small Talk

Asking about someone's 통근 is a very common icebreaker in Korean offices.

Policy Terms

Learn '통근권' (commuter zone) to understand urban development news.

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ریشه کلمه

بافت فرهنگی

A high-speed rail project specifically designed to solve the 'tong-geun' crisis.

Satellite cities designed for commuters.

Refers to Line 9 or the Gimpo Goldline during rush hour.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"통근 시간이 얼마나 되세요?"

"통근할 때 보통 뭐 하세요?"

"통근 버스가 집 근처에 서나요?"

"지하철 통근이 너무 힘들지 않아요?"

"통근 거리가 가까운 곳으로 이사하고 싶지 않으세요?"

موضوعات نگارش

나의 이상적인 통근 시간은?

통근 시간을 더 유익하게 보내는 방법은?

통근 거리가 멀어도 연봉이 높은 직장을 선택하겠는가?

통근 중에 겪었던 가장 기억에 남는 일은?

미래에는 통근이라는 개념이 사라질까?

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, primarily. It refers to anyone going to a place of work. For students, use 통학.

In Korean, you say '통근 중이에요' or '통근하고 있어요'.

It is a private bus provided by a company to pick up employees from specific locations.

You say '장거리 통근' (long-distance commute).

No, that is '재택근무'. 통근 implies physical travel.

Yes, it's perfectly fine, though '출퇴근' might feel slightly more personal.

Technically yes, it covers the round trip, though often used for the morning journey.

It refers to the 'commute crisis' or severe difficulty in commuting due to traffic or distance.

Yes, as long as it's a regular place of work.

No, it is a Sino-Korean word (Hanja-based).

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