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B1 noun #1,000 le plus courant 8 min de lecture

통신

tongsin Top 1,000

Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces 통신 en 30 secondes

Explication 통신 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that '통신' relates to phones and the internet. You might see it in words like '통신사' (phone company) when you are looking for a SIM card. It is a big word for a beginner, but very useful if you live in Korea. Think of it as the 'system' that makes your phone work. You don't need to use it in complex sentences yet. Just recognize it on signs or in your phone settings. For example, if you see '통신 오류' on your screen, it means 'communication error' or 'connection error'. It is the magic behind the screen that lets you talk to people far away.

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At the A2 level, you can start using '통신' in simple sentences about your daily life. You should be able to talk about your '통신비' (phone bill) or ask if the '통신' is good in a certain place. You are learning that Korea is very famous for its '통신 기술' (communication technology). You can use it with basic adjectives like '좋다' (good) or '나쁘다' (bad). For example, '여기 통신 상태가 안 좋아요' (The communication status here is not good). This is a very practical sentence for when your internet is slow or your phone calls keep dropping. You are beginning to see how '통신' is the technical foundation for '연락' (contacting people).

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At the B1 level, you should understand '통신' as a broader concept of telecommunications. You can discuss the importance of '통신망' (communication networks) in modern society. You are expected to know compound words like '무선 통신' (wireless communication) and '정보 통신' (information and communication). You can describe problems more accurately, such as '통신이 끊겼어요' (The communication was cut off). You might also encounter this word in the news when they talk about '통신사' (telecom providers) changing their prices or launching new 5G services. You are moving beyond just 'my phone' to 'the industry and technology of communication'.

At the B2 level, you can use '통신' in more formal and technical discussions. You can talk about the history of '통신' or its impact on the economy. You should be comfortable with terms like '통신 보안' (communication security) and '통신 장비' (communication equipment). You can participate in debates about '통신비 인하' (lowering communication costs) or the ethics of '통신 감청' (communication interception/wiretapping). Your vocabulary should include more sophisticated verbs like '두절되다' (to be cut off/severed) or '마비되다' (to be paralyzed). You understand the nuance between '통신' (the system) and '교신' (the specific exchange of signals).

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At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of '통신' in various professional and academic fields. You can discuss '통신 규제' (communication regulations) or the role of the '방송통신위원회' (Korea Communications Commission). You understand the technical intricacies of '광통신' (optical communication) and '위성 통신' (satellite communication). You can read complex articles about the '통신 혁명' (communication revolution) and its sociological implications. You are able to use '통신' metaphorically or in highly specific legal and technical contexts without hesitation. You can also distinguish between the subtle registers of '통신', '전달', and '매체'.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of '통신' is equivalent to a highly educated native speaker. You can engage in philosophical discussions about how '통신' has altered human perception of space and time. You can analyze the '통신 인프라' (communication infrastructure) of different nations and its link to geopolitical power. You are familiar with archaic or highly specialized terms related to '통신', such as '서신' (formal letters) or the history of the '전신' (telegraph). You can write professional reports or academic papers on the future of '양자 통신' (quantum communication) and its potential to redefine security and data transmission on a global scale.

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

통신 en 30 secondes

통신 refers to the technical systems and methods used for sending and receiving information, such as the internet, mobile phones, and radio signals.
It is a formal noun often found in compound words like 통신사 (telecom company) and 통신비 (phone bill), essential for daily life in Korea.
Unlike '연락' (personal contact), '통신' focuses on the infrastructure and the state of the connection itself rather than the social act.
As a core part of Korea's IT identity, the word appears frequently in news, business, and technical contexts regarding 5G and network stability.

The Korean word 통신 (tong-sin) is a fundamental noun that translates to 'communication' or 'telecommunications' in English. It originates from the Hanja characters 通 (통), meaning 'to pass through' or 'to connect,' and 信 (신), meaning 'trust,' 'news,' or 'signal.' Together, they describe the systematic process of sending and receiving information across distances. In modern South Korea, a nation globally recognized as an information technology powerhouse, this word is ubiquitous, appearing in contexts ranging from your monthly mobile phone bill to advanced discussions about satellite technology and 5G networks.

Daily Life: In everyday conversation, Koreans use '통신' when referring to their mobile service providers (통신사), internet connectivity issues, or the general state of being able to reach someone via technology. If your phone has no bars in a basement, you might complain that the '통신' is poor.
Technical Context: In professional or academic settings, it refers to the infrastructure of data exchange. This includes wireless communication (무선 통신), wired communication (유선 통신), and data protocols. It is the backbone of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, facilitating the Internet of Things (IoT) and autonomous driving.
Historical Context: Historically, '통신' referred to the exchange of letters or signals like smoke signals (봉수). Today, it has evolved to encompass digital packets of data traveling at the speed of light through fiber-optic cables.

지하철에서는 통신 상태가 가끔 불안정할 수 있습니다. (Communication status can sometimes be unstable in the subway.)

Understanding '통신' is essential for anyone living in Korea because it governs how you interact with the digital world. Whether you are signing a contract for a new smartphone or troubleshooting your home Wi-Fi, this word will be at the center of the discussion. It is more formal than '연락' (contact), which usually refers to the personal act of reaching out to a friend. '통신' is the system that makes that '연락' possible.

현대 사회에서 통신 기술의 발달은 혁명적인 변화를 가져왔습니다. (The development of communication technology has brought revolutionary changes to modern society.)

재난 상황에서는 비상 통신망을 확보하는 것이 가장 중요합니다. (In disaster situations, securing emergency communication networks is the most important thing.)

군대에서는 무전기를 이용한 통신 보안이 매우 엄격합니다. (In the military, communication security using radios is very strict.)

우주선과 지상 기지 사이의 통신이 두절되었습니다. (Communication between the spacecraft and the ground base has been cut off.)

Using 통신 correctly involves understanding its role as a noun and how it pairs with specific verbs and particles. Because it refers to a system or a state of connection, it often functions as the subject or object of a sentence. In Korean grammar, you will frequently see it paired with the particles -이/가 (subject) or -을/를 (object).

With the verb '하다' (to do): While '통신하다' is a valid verb meaning 'to communicate,' it is often used in technical or formal contexts. For example, '위성과 통신하다' (to communicate with a satellite). In daily life, we use more specific verbs like '전화하다' (to call) or '메시지를 보내다' (to send a message).
Describing the state of connection: To say the connection is good or bad, use '통신 상태가 좋다/나쁘다'. To say it is cut off, use '통신이 끊기다' or '통신이 두절되다'. The latter is more formal and often used in news reports regarding accidents or military operations.
Compound Nouns: Korean loves compounding nouns. '통신비' (communication expenses/phone bill), '통신망' (communication network), and '통신사' (telecom company) are essential terms for anyone living in Korea. You will see these on your bank statements and in government offices.

이번 달 통신비가 너무 많이 나왔어요. (The communication expenses for this month came out to be too much.)

When discussing technology, '통신' is used to describe the method. For example, '무선 통신' (wireless communication) vs. '유선 통신' (wired communication). If you are talking about the speed of your internet, you might say '통신 속도가 빠르다' (the communication speed is fast). In a more abstract sense, '통신' can refer to the exchange of information between any two points, including computers in a network.

산속에서는 통신이 잘 안 될 수 있으니 주의하세요. (Please be careful as communication might not work well in the mountains.)

정부는 전국적인 통신망 확충을 위해 노력하고 있습니다. (The government is working to expand the nationwide communication network.)

You will encounter 통신 in several distinct environments in Korea. Understanding these contexts will help you grasp the nuances of the word beyond its dictionary definition. Korea's identity as a 'hyper-connected' society means that '통신' is a topic of national interest and daily concern.

The Mobile Phone Store (대리점): When you go to buy a phone, the staff will ask which '통신사' (telecom provider) you want to use. They will discuss '통신 요금제' (communication price plans) and '통신 결합 할인' (discounts for combining communication services like mobile and home internet).
News and Media: News anchors frequently report on '정보통신기술' (ICT - Information and Communication Technology). If there is a major fire at a data center, the headline will likely read '통신 대란' (communication chaos/crisis), describing the widespread disruption of services.
The Workplace: In an office, the IT department handles '통신 설비' (communication facilities). If the internal network is down, employees might say '통신망에 문제가 생겼어요' (There is a problem with the communication network).

Another interesting place you hear this word is in the context of '통신 교육' (correspondence education or distance learning). While '온라인 강의' is more common now, '통신' still carries the historical weight of learning from a distance. Furthermore, in the military, '통신병' (signal corps/communication soldier) is a specific role responsible for maintaining radios and ensuring lines of communication remain open during field exercises.

어제 발생한 화재로 인해 서울 지역의 통신이 마비되었습니다. (Due to the fire that occurred yesterday, communication in the Seoul area was paralyzed.)

While 통신 is a straightforward word, English speakers often confuse it with other related terms like '연락' (contact), '대화' (conversation), or '정보' (information). Understanding these distinctions is key to sounding natural in Korean.

통신 vs. 연락: This is the most common mistake. '연락' refers to the act of getting in touch with a person. You '연락' your mother. '통신' refers to the technical means. You don't '통신' your mother unless you are both radio operators in a movie. Use '연락' for social interactions and '통신' for technical systems.
통신 vs. 정보: '정보' is the 'information' itself (the data), while '통신' is the 'communication' (the delivery system). Think of '정보' as the letter and '통신' as the postal service. While they are often used together (정보통신), they are not interchangeable.
Overusing '통신하다': Beginners often try to turn every noun into a verb by adding '-하다'. While '통신하다' exists, it sounds very mechanical. If you want to say 'I am talking to my friend on the phone,' say '친구와 통화하고 있어요,' not '친구와 통신하고 있어요.'

Wrong: 친구에게 통신했어요. (I 'telecommunicated' to my friend.)
Right: 친구에게 연락했어요. (I contacted my friend.)

Another mistake is using '통신' when you mean '교통' (traffic/transportation). Because both start with '통' and involve movement, learners sometimes swap them. Remember: '교통' is for cars and buses; '통신' is for signals and data.

To expand your vocabulary, it is helpful to look at words that are similar to 통신 but used in slightly different ways. Korean has a rich set of terms for different types of interaction and data exchange.

연락 (Yeon-rak) - Contact: The most common word for staying in touch. It is personal and social. Example: '나중에 연락할게' (I'll contact you later).
통화 (Tong-hwa) - Phone Conversation: Specifically refers to talking over the phone. Example: '지금 통화 중이에요' (I am on the phone right now).
교신 (Gyo-sin) - Exchange of Signals: A more technical term than '통신', often used for radio contact between ships, planes, or spacecraft. Example: '관제탑과 교신하다' (to communicate with the control tower).
전달 (Jeon-dal) - Delivery/Transmission: Refers to the act of passing information or an object from one person to another. Example: '메시지를 전달해 주세요' (Please deliver/pass on the message).

When choosing between these words, consider the medium and the relationship. If you are discussing the infrastructure of the internet, use '통신'. If you are talking about calling your boss, use '연락' or '통화'. If you are a pilot talking to the ground, use '교신'.

Comparison:
1. 통신 보안 (Communication security - technical/systemic)
2. 연락 두절 (Loss of contact - personal/general)

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

In the past, '통신' was often used to refer to the 'Tongshinsa' (통신사), which were diplomatic envoys sent from the Joseon Dynasty to Japan to 'exchange news and build trust.'

Guide de prononciation

UK /tʰoŋ.ɕin/

US /tʰoŋ.ɕin/

The stress is equal on both syllables, which is typical for Korean nouns.

Rime avec

당신 (dang-sin) 정신 (jeong-sin) 혁신 (hyeok-sin) 확신 (hwak-sin) 갱신 (gaeng-sin) 송신 (song-sin) 수신 (su-sin) 발신 (bal-sin)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing '통' as 'tongue' in English. It should be a more closed 'o' sound.
Pronouncing '신' exactly like the English word 'sin'. In Korean, the 's' before 'i' is palatalized (ɕ).
Failing to aspirate the 't' in '통'.
Making the 'n' at the end of '신' too soft.
Confusing the 'o' in '통' with 'u'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Easy to recognize in technical or billing contexts, but can be part of complex compound words.

Écriture 4/5

Requires knowledge of Hanja-based compounding to use naturally in formal writing.

Expression orale 3/5

Common in daily life regarding phone issues, though '연락' is more common for social acts.

Écoute 3/5

Frequently heard in news and customer service announcements.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

전화 (Phone) 인터넷 (Internet) 뉴스 (News) 기술 (Technology) 연락 (Contact)

Apprends ensuite

네트워크 (Network) 인프라 (Infrastructure) 보안 (Security) 데이터 (Data) 서버 (Server)

Avancé

프로토콜 (Protocol) 대역폭 (Bandwidth) 암호화 (Encryption) 광섬유 (Optical fiber) 주파수 (Frequency)

Grammaire à connaître

Noun + -이/가 (Subject Particle)

통신이 잘 안 돼요.

Noun + -을/를 (Object Particle)

통신을 끊었어요.

Noun + -사 (Company Suffix)

통신사에서 연락이 왔어요.

Noun + -비 (Expense Suffix)

통신비가 너무 많이 나와요.

Noun + -망 (Network Suffix)

통신망을 복구했습니다.

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Exemples par niveau

통신사가 어디예요?

Which telecom provider do you use?

통신사 (telecom company) + 가 (subject particle)

통신이 안 돼요.

The communication (connection) is not working.

통신 (communication) + 이 (subject particle) + 안 돼요 (not working)

통신비가 비싸요.

The communication bill is expensive.

통신비 (communication fee) + 가 (subject particle)

여기 통신 상태가 좋아요.

The communication status is good here.

상태 (status) + 가 (subject particle)

통신 오류가 났어요.

A communication error occurred.

오류 (error) + 가 (subject particle) + 나다 (to happen/occur)

무선 통신을 사용해요.

I use wireless communication.

무선 (wireless) + 통신 (communication)

통신 카드를 샀어요.

I bought a communication (SIM) card.

통신 (communication) + 카드 (card)

통신망이 중요해요.

The communication network is important.

통신망 (communication network) + 이 (subject particle)

지하에서는 통신이 가끔 끊겨요.

Communication sometimes gets cut off underground.

끊기다 (to be cut off/disconnected)

통신 요금을 확인하고 싶어요.

I want to check my communication charges.

확인하다 (to check) + 고 싶다 (want to)

새로운 통신 기술이 나왔어요.

New communication technology has come out.

기술 (technology) + 이 (subject particle)

통신 속도가 아주 빨라요.

The communication speed is very fast.

속도 (speed) + 가 (subject particle)

통신사에 전화해서 물어보세요.

Call the telecom company and ask.

-아서/어서 (and then/so)

이 건물은 통신이 잘 안 돼요.

Communication doesn't work well in this building.

잘 안 되다 (to not work well)

통신 장비를 수리하고 있어요.

They are repairing the communication equipment.

-고 있다 (progressive tense)

비상 통신 수단이 필요해요.

We need emergency communication means.

수단 (means/method) + 이 (subject particle)

현대 사회에서 통신은 필수적입니다.

Communication is essential in modern society.

필수적 (essential) + 이다 (to be)

통신망의 발달로 세상이 좁아졌어요.

The world has become smaller due to the development of communication networks.

-로 (due to/by means of)

통신 보안에 신경을 써야 합니다.

We must pay attention to communication security.

신경을 쓰다 (to pay attention/care)

재난 시에는 통신이 가장 중요합니다.

In times of disaster, communication is the most important.

시 (time/occasion) + 에는 (at/in)

통신 기술의 진보는 놀랍습니다.

The progress of communication technology is amazing.

진보 (progress) + 는 (topic particle)

그 섬은 통신 시설이 부족합니다.

That island lacks communication facilities.

부족하다 (to be lacking/insufficient)

정보 통신 산업이 빠르게 성장하고 있어요.

The information and communication industry is growing rapidly.

성장하다 (to grow)

통신 장애로 인해 업무가 중단되었습니다.

Work was suspended due to a communication failure.

-로 인해 (due to/because of)

위성 통신을 통해 전 세계가 연결됩니다.

The whole world is connected through satellite communication.

통해 (through/via)

통신 비밀을 보호하는 것은 헌법상의 권리입니다.

Protecting the secrecy of communication is a constitutional right.

-는 것 (nominalizing a verb)

폭풍우로 인해 외부와의 통신이 두절되었습니다.

Communication with the outside was cut off due to the storm.

두절되다 (to be cut off/severed)

차세대 통신 표준을 정하기 위한 회의가 열렸습니다.

A meeting was held to decide the next-generation communication standards.

위한 (for/intended for)

정부는 통신 시장의 경쟁을 촉진하고 있습니다.

The government is promoting competition in the communication market.

촉진하다 (to promote/accelerate)

군사 작전 중에는 통신 보안이 생명입니다.

During military operations, communication security is vital (life).

생명 (life/vitality)

해저 광케이블은 국제 통신의 핵심입니다.

Undersea fiber-optic cables are the core of international communication.

핵심 (core/key)

통신 매체의 다양화가 사회 구조를 바꾸고 있습니다.

The diversification of communication media is changing the social structure.

다양화 (diversification)

통신 인프라의 격차가 국가 간의 빈부 격차를 심화시킵니다.

The gap in communication infrastructure exacerbates the wealth gap between nations.

심화시키다 (to deepen/exacerbate)

방송통신위원회는 매체 간의 균형 발전을 도모합니다.

The Korea Communications Commission promotes balanced development between media.

도모하다 (to promote/aim for)

양자 통신 기술은 도청이 불가능한 보안을 제공합니다.

Quantum communication technology provides security that is impossible to eavesdrop on.

불가능한 (impossible)

통신 기술의 발달이 인간 소외 현상을 초래하기도 합니다.

The development of communication technology sometimes leads to human alienation.

초래하다 (to cause/bring about)

디지털 통신 혁명은 정보의 민주화를 이끌어냈습니다.

The digital communication revolution led to the democratization of information.

이끌어내다 (to lead to/bring out)

국가 안보를 위해 통신 감청이 정당화될 수 있는지에 대한 논란이 있습니다.

There is controversy over whether communication wiretapping can be justified for national security.

정당화되다 (to be justified)

통신 규약의 표준화는 글로벌 협력을 가능하게 합니다.

The standardization of communication protocols enables global cooperation.

표준화 (standardization)

초고속 통신망은 4차 산업혁명의 핵심 동력입니다.

High-speed communication networks are the core driving force of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

동력 (driving force/power)

통신의 비약적인 발전은 시공간의 제약을 완전히 허물어뜨렸습니다.

The rapid development of communication has completely broken down the constraints of time and space.

허물어뜨리다 (to pull down/demolish)

현대인은 통신 매체에 의해 재구성된 현실을 살아갑니다.

Modern people live in a reality reconstructed by communication media.

재구성된 (reconstructed)

통신 기술의 편재성은 프라이버시의 종말을 고하고 있습니다.

The ubiquity of communication technology is signaling the end of privacy.

편재성 (ubiquity)

언어는 가장 원초적인 형태의 통신 수단이라 할 수 있습니다.

Language can be said to be the most primitive form of communication means.

-라 할 수 있다 (can be said to be)

통신 네트워크의 복잡성은 예측 불가능한 사회적 변동을 야기합니다.

The complexity of communication networks causes unpredictable social fluctuations.

야기하다 (to cause/provoke)

초연결 사회에서의 통신은 단순한 정보 교환을 넘어 존재의 방식이 되었습니다.

In a hyper-connected society, communication has become a way of existence beyond simple information exchange.

넘어 (beyond)

통신 인프라의 독점은 민주주의에 심각한 위협이 될 수 있습니다.

The monopoly of communication infrastructure can be a serious threat to democracy.

독점 (monopoly)

인공지능 간의 통신이 인간의 이해 범위를 벗어날 가능성도 제기되고 있습니다.

The possibility that communication between AIs might exceed the scope of human understanding is also being raised.

벗어나다 (to escape/exceed)

Synonymes

연락 전달 미디어 네트워크

Antonymes

단절

Collocations courantes

통신 기술

통신망 확충

통신 상태

통신 보안

통신 요금

무선 통신

통신 장애

정보 통신

통신 수단

통신사 이동

Phrases Courantes

통신이 끊기다

— The communication or connection is cut off. Used for internet or phone signals.

터널 안이라서 통신이 끊겼어요.

통신이 잘 되다

— The communication or connection is working well.

이곳은 통신이 아주 잘 되네요.

통신비를 아끼다

— To save on communication costs (phone bills).

알뜰폰을 사용해서 통신비를 아끼고 있어요.

통신 장애가 발생하다

— A communication failure or glitch occurs.

서버 문제로 통신 장애가 발생했습니다.

통신을 두절하다

— To cut off communication (often intentional or due to a major event).

그는 세상과 통신을 두절하고 살고 있다.

통신망을 구축하다

— To build or establish a communication network.

새로운 5G 통신망을 구축하고 있습니다.

통신 수단을 확보하다

— To secure a means of communication.

비상시를 대비해 통신 수단을 확보해야 합니다.

통신 보안을 강화하다

— To strengthen communication security.

해킹 방지를 위해 통신 보안을 강화했습니다.

통신 기술을 응용하다

— To apply communication technology.

이 제품은 최신 통신 기술을 응용했습니다.

통신사 혜택

— Benefits or perks provided by a telecom company.

통신사 혜택으로 영화를 싸게 봤어요.

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통신 vs 교통

Both start with '통'. '교통' is for traffic/transport; '통신' is for communication/data.

통신 vs 연락

'연락' is for personal contact; '통신' is for the technical system.

통신 vs 정보

'정보' is the data itself; '통신' is the delivery system.

Expressions idiomatiques

"통신이 마비되다"

— Communication is paralyzed. Used when a network is completely down.

지진으로 인해 도시의 통신이 마비되었습니다.

Formal/News

"불통이 되다"

— To become 'non-communicative'. Used for phones not working or people not listening.

전화기가 먹통이 되어 통신 불통 상태입니다.

Neutral

"소식이 끊기다"

— News is cut off. Similar to losing contact with someone.

고향 친구와 소식이 끊긴 지 오래되었습니다.

General

"귀를 닫다"

— To close one's ears. A metaphorical lack of communication.

그는 다른 사람의 의견에 귀를 닫고 통신을 거부했다.

Metaphorical

"담을 쌓다"

— To build a wall. To stop communicating or interacting with something.

그는 외부 세계와 담을 쌓고 통신을 끊었다.

Metaphorical

"말문이 막히다"

— To be speechless. A sudden stop in verbal communication.

너무 놀라서 말문이 막히고 통신이 안 됐다.

General

"손발이 맞다"

— To have hands and feet match. To have perfect communication and coordination.

우리 팀은 통신이 잘 되어 손발이 척척 맞는다.

Idiomatic

"벽 보고 이야기하다"

— Talking to a wall. One-sided communication.

그와 대화하는 것은 벽 보고 이야기하는 것 같아 통신이 안 된다.

Idiomatic

"사통팔달"

— Connected in all directions. Originally for roads, but used for communication networks.

이 도시는 통신망이 사통팔달로 뚫려 있다.

Hanja Idiom

"이심전심"

— Heart to heart. Communicating without words.

우리는 이심전심으로 통신 장비 없이도 서로를 이해했다.

Hanja Idiom

Facile à confondre

통신 vs 통화

Both relate to phones.

'통화' is specifically the act of talking on the phone. '통신' is the underlying system or the broader concept of telecommunications.

통화 중이에요 (I'm on a call) vs 통신 장애 (Network failure).

통신 vs 교신

Both mean communication.

'교신' is technical signal exchange (radio/satellite). '통신' is the general term for all telecommunications.

우주선과 교신하다 (Communicate with a spacecraft).

통신 vs 전달

Both involve moving information.

'전달' is the act of passing or delivering something. '통신' is the system that enables the transmission.

메시지 전달 (Message delivery).

통신 vs 방송

Both involve sending signals.

'방송' is one-to-many (TV/Radio). '통신' can be one-to-one or many-to-many (Internet/Phone).

라디오 방송 (Radio broadcast).

통신 vs 신호

Both are part of the process.

'신호' is the actual signal (beep, light, wave). '통신' is the whole process of communication.

통신 신호가 약하다 (The communication signal is weak).

Structures de phrases

[Noun] + 이/가 안 돼요

통신이 안 돼요.

[Noun] + 이/가 끊겨요

통신이 자꾸 끊겨요.

[Noun] + 덕분에 [Result]

통신 기술 덕분에 편리해요.

[Noun] + 로 인해 [Result]

통신 장애로 인해 불편을 겪었습니다.

[Noun] + 을/를 기반으로 [Result]

초고속 통신망을 기반으로 성장했습니다.

[Noun] + 의 편재성은 [Result]

통신 기술의 편재성은 삶을 변화시켰습니다.

[Noun] + 을/를 확보하다

비상 통신 수단을 확보해야 합니다.

[Noun] + 이/가 마비되다

도시의 통신이 마비되었습니다.

Famille de mots

Noms

통신사 (Telecom company)

통신망 (Communication network)

통신비 (Communication expenses)

통신원 (Correspondent/Reporter)

통신기 (Communication device)

정보통신 (Information and communication)

Verbes

통신하다 (To communicate/transmit)

교신하다 (To exchange signals)

송신하다 (To send a signal)

수신하다 (To receive a signal)

Adjectifs

통신상의 (In terms of communication)

무선통신의 (Wireless communication-related)

Apparenté

인터넷 (Internet)

네트워크 (Network)

전화 (Telephone)

데이터 (Data)

신호 (Signal)

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frequency

Very frequent in technical, business, and billing contexts; moderately frequent in daily life.

Erreurs courantes

Using '통신' for personal contact. → 연락
You don't '통신' your friend; you '연락' them. '통신' is for systems.
Confusing '통신' with '교통'. → 통신 (for data), 교통 (for cars)
They sound similar but '교통' is traffic and '통신' is communication.
Saying '통신을 말하다' for a phone call. → 통화하다
'통화' is the specific word for talking on the phone.
Using '통신' to mean 'information'. → 정보
'통신' is the delivery system, '정보' is the content.
Mispronouncing '신' as 'sin'. → Palatalized 's' (soft 'sh' sound)
In Korean, 's' before 'i' always sounds slightly like 'sh'.

Astuces

Learn Compound Words

통신 is rarely used alone. Learn it with -사 (company), -비 (fee), and -망 (network) to make it more useful in daily life.

Particle Choice

Use '통신이' when it's the subject (e.g., the connection is bad) and '통신을' when it's the object (e.g., to cut off communication).

IT Powerhouse

Remember that Korea prides itself on '통신'. Using this word correctly shows you understand a core part of Korean modern culture.

Aspirate the T

Make sure to blow a little air when saying the 't' in '통'. It's 't-hong', not 'd-ong'.

Formal vs Informal

Use '연락' for friends and '통신' for technical issues or business discussions.

News Reading

When reading Korean news, look for the 'IT/과학' section. You will see '통신' in almost every headline.

Subway Wi-Fi

Listen to the announcements about '통신사 와이파이' (carrier Wi-Fi) on the subway to practice hearing the word.

Emergency

In an emergency, knowing '통신' can help you describe network issues to rescuers or technicians.

Hanja Roots

Knowing that '통' means 'to pass through' helps you understand other words like '통과' (pass) and '통역' (interpretation).

Job Market

If you are looking for a job in tech, '정보통신' is a keyword you must include in your resume.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Tong' as a 'Tunnel' that information passes through, and 'Sin' as the 'Signal' inside that tunnel.

Association visuelle

Imagine a giant fiber-optic cable (통) glowing with bright digital signals (신) connecting two distant cities.

Word Web

통신사 (Company) 통신망 (Network) 통신비 (Bill) 무선 (Wireless) 유선 (Wired) 위성 (Satellite) 보안 (Security) 장애 (Failure)

Défi

Try to find the word '통신' on your Korean phone bill or in your phone's 'Settings' menu under 'Connections'.

Origine du mot

Derived from Hanja (Sino-Korean characters).

Sens originel : 通 (통) means to go through, to lead to, or to communicate. 信 (신) means trust, news, or a letter/signal.

Sino-Korean

Contexte culturel

Be aware that '통신 감청' (wiretapping) is a sensitive political topic in Korea regarding privacy and government overreach.

In English, we often say 'telecom' or just 'internet/phone service'. '통신' is broader and more formal, similar to 'telecommunications'.

SK Telecom (SKT) - Korea's largest 통신사. The Ministry of Science and ICT (과학기술정보통신부). KT (Korea Telecom) - A major historical and modern 통신 provider.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Mobile Phone Store

통신사를 바꾸고 싶어요.
통신 요금제가 어떻게 되나요?
통신 결합 할인이 있나요?
통신 상태가 왜 이런가요?

IT Support

통신 장애가 발생했습니다.
통신망을 점검해 주세요.
통신 속도가 너무 느려요.
통신 설정이 잘못되었습니다.

Military

통신 보안을 철저히 하라.
무전기 통신 상태 확인.
통신병을 호출하라.
통신이 두절되었다.

Disaster/Emergency

비상 통신망을 가동하세요.
외부와의 통신이 끊겼습니다.
통신 시설이 파괴되었습니다.
재난 통신 시스템을 확인하세요.

Academic/Business

정보 통신 기술의 미래.
통신 시장의 동향.
통신 규약을 준수하세요.
차세대 통신 표준.

Amorces de conversation

"한국의 통신 속도에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?"

"가장 선호하는 통신사는 어디인가요?"

"한 달 통신비로 보통 얼마를 지출하시나요?"

"통신이 안 되는 곳에서 하루를 보낼 수 있나요?"

"미래에는 어떤 통신 기술이 나올 것 같나요?"

Sujets d'écriture

오늘 하루 동안 내가 사용한 통신 수단들에 대해 적어보세요.

만약 전 세계의 통신이 하루 동안 마비된다면 어떤 일이 벌어질까요?

통신 기술의 발달이 인간관계에 미치는 긍정적, 부정적 영향에 대해 써보세요.

내가 생각하는 가장 이상적인 통신 서비스는 무엇인가요?

통신 보안이 개인의 삶에 왜 중요한지 자신의 생각을 정리해 보세요.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

통신 refers to the technical means or system of communication (like the internet or phone networks), while 연락 refers to the social act of getting in touch with someone. For example, you '연락' your friend using a '통신' system.

It sounds very mechanical and unnatural. Use '연락하다' or '이야기하다' instead. '통신하다' is usually reserved for machines, satellites, or formal military/technical contexts.

It means 'telecommunications company' or 'service provider'. In Korea, the major ones are SKT, KT, and LG U+.

No, it usually includes mobile data, home internet, and sometimes cable TV if they are bundled together.

It means 'wireless communication,' which includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile networks like 4G and 5G.

You can say '통신 장애가 있어요' (There is a communication failure) or '통신이 끊겼어요' (The communication is cut off).

Yes, very much so. '통신병' is a signal soldier, and '통신 보안' (communication security) is a common phrase used during radio operations.

It stands for 'Information and Communication' (ICT). It's a broad term for the technology industry.

Historically, yes, but in modern Korean, it almost exclusively refers to electronic telecommunications. For letters, we use '편지' or '서신'.

It's a correspondent or a reporter who sends news from a distant location to a central news agency.

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