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연수하다

B1 verb #5,000 가장 일반적인 8분 분량

연수하다

상위 5,000

연습하기 예시 노트와 팁 연수하다 30초 만에

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At the A1 level, you don't need to use '연수하다' often, but you might hear it when people talk about studying abroad. Think of it as a special kind of 'studying' that happens in a different country or a big company. For now, just remember that '어학연수' (eo-hak-yeon-su) means going to another country to learn a language. It is like a long school trip where you only learn the language. You can say '어학연수 가요' (I am going for language training). This level focuses on recognizing the word in simple sentences about travel or school plans. It is a bit more formal than '공부' (study), so you will see it in books or hear it from teachers.

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At the A2 level, you should start to understand that '연수하다' is used for specific training periods. You might use it to describe your past experiences or future plans regarding your career or studies. For example, '저는 작년에 호주에서 연수했어요' (I trained in Australia last year). You should be able to distinguish it from '공부하다' by knowing that '연수' usually has a fixed start and end date and is often organized by a school or company. You will also see it in the context of '운전 연수' (driving training), which many people do after they get their license. It's a useful word for talking about self-improvement in a slightly more formal way than '배우다'.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use '연수하다' correctly in professional and academic contexts. You should understand that it refers to 'undergoing training' or 'studying a specific subject' in a structured environment. You can use it to talk about company workshops, teacher training, or technical skill acquisition. You should also be comfortable with the noun form '연수' and phrases like '연수를 받다' (to receive training) or '해외 연수' (overseas training). At this level, you can explain why someone is '연수'-ing—for example, to get a better job or to learn a new technology. You should also start to notice the difference between '연수' and '유학' (degree-seeking study abroad).

At the B2 level, you should have a nuanced understanding of '연수하다'. You can use it to describe complex professional development scenarios. For instance, you might discuss the benefits of '직무 연수' (job training) for employee productivity or the cultural impact of '어학연수'. You should be able to use the word in various grammatical forms, including using it as a modifier (e.g., '연수 프로그램', '연수 기간'). You should also understand related terms like '연수생' (trainee) and '연수원' (training center). Your ability to use '연수하다' in a formal debate or a professional presentation about human resources or education is a key indicator of this level.

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At the C1 level, '연수하다' is a word you use fluently to discuss institutional policies, professional growth, and international educational exchanges. You understand the subtle connotations of the Hanja characters (硏 - research, 修 - cultivation) and how they influence the word's formal tone. You can use it to critique the effectiveness of certain '연수' programs or to propose new '연수' initiatives in a corporate or academic setting. You are also aware of how '연수하다' fits into the broader vocabulary of Korean professional life, alongside terms like '보수 교육' (continuing education) or '심화 과정' (advanced course). You can use it naturally in written reports and formal speeches.

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At the C2 level, you have a native-like grasp of '연수하다'. You can use it in highly specialized contexts, such as legal or medical training (e.g., '사법연수원' for judicial training). You understand the historical and social significance of '연수' in Korea's rapid development and can discuss its role in the nation's focus on human capital. You can use the word with perfect precision, choosing it over synonyms to convey exactly the right level of formality and institutional backing. You are also capable of using it metaphorically or in complex legal/business documents where the exact nature of the 'training' or 'research' must be clearly defined.

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연습하기 예시 노트와 팁

연수하다 30초 만에

Formal training for professional or academic growth.
Often used with '어학' (language) for study abroad.
Institutionalized learning rather than self-study.
Common in corporate, educational, and technical contexts.

The Korean verb 연수하다 (yeonsuhada) is a sophisticated term that specifically refers to the act of undergoing training, particularly professional or academic training aimed at improving one's skills or knowledge in a specialized field. While it is often translated as 'to study' or 'to train,' its usage is much more specific than the general terms 공부하다 (to study) or 배우다 (to learn). It carries a connotation of formal, organized development, often sponsored by an institution like a school or a company. In modern Korean society, this word is most frequently encountered in two contexts: corporate training and language study abroad.

Professional Context: In the business world, '연수하다' describes employees attending workshops or seminars to gain new competencies. This is often called '직무 연수' (job training). It implies a structured period where the focus is entirely on professional growth rather than daily tasks.

신입 사원들은 일주일 동안 회사에서 연수할 예정입니다. (The new employees are scheduled to undergo training at the company for one week.)

Educational Context: For students and teachers, '연수하다' often refers to '어학연수' (language study abroad). This is a very common rite of passage for Korean university students who travel to English-speaking countries to improve their language skills. It also applies to teachers who undergo '교원 연수' to update their teaching methodologies.

Furthermore, the word implies a sense of 'cultivation' (修) and 'research' (硏). When you say you are '연수 중이다' (in the middle of training), you are telling others that you are in a phase of self-improvement. It is a highly respected activity in Korea's performance-oriented culture. Whether it is a doctor attending a medical seminar in Germany or a university student taking a six-month ESL course in Canada, the verb '연수하다' encapsulates the effort of refining one's expertise.

그는 미국에서 1년 동안 기술을 연수하고 돌아왔습니다. (He returned after undergoing technical training in the US for a year.)

In summary, use '연수하다' when the learning is formal, specific, and often professional or institutional in nature. It is not for casual learning like 'I am learning how to cook from YouTube' (which would be '배우다'). It is for 'I am attending a culinary training program in Italy' (which is '연수하다').

Using 연수하다 correctly requires understanding its grammatical flexibility. As a '하다' verb, it functions as an active action. However, because the training is often something one 'receives' from an institution, you will frequently see it paired with '받다' (to receive), as in '연수를 받다'. When you use the verb form '연수하다', you are emphasizing the act of participating in the training.

Common Grammatical Patterns: The most common pattern is [Location] + 에서 + [Duration] + 동안 + 연수하다. For example: '영국에서 3개월 동안 연수했습니다' (I trained in the UK for three months).

해외에서 연수할 기회를 잡는 것은 쉽지 않습니다. (It is not easy to seize the opportunity to train abroad.)

Another important aspect is the noun phrase '어학연수' (language training). If you are going abroad specifically to study a language, you would say '어학연수를 가다' (to go for language training) or '어학연수를 하다' (to do language training). Note that '연수하다' can also take an object if the training is for a specific skill, such as '기술을 연수하다' (to train in a technology) or '교수법을 연수하다' (to train in teaching methods).

Tense and Politeness: In formal settings, you use '연수합니다' or '연수했습니다'. In casual settings, '연수해' or '연수했어' are appropriate. Since training is often a professional topic, the formal or polite forms are more common.

It is also vital to understand the difference between '연수하다' and '실습하다' (to practice/intern). '연수' is more about receiving knowledge and theory in a structured way, while '실습' is about hands-on practice in a real workplace environment. If you are sitting in a classroom at a company, you are '연수하다'-ing. If you are assisting a senior engineer on the floor, you are '실습하다'-ing.

그녀는 일본에서 요리를 연수하고 온 전문가입니다. (She is an expert who came back after training in cooking in Japan.)

You will encounter 연수하다 in various sectors of Korean life, specifically in environments that value continuous education. In the corporate world, HR departments constantly send emails about '신입 사원 연수' (new employee training) or '간부 연수' (executive training). If you work in a Korean office, you will hear colleagues say, '다음 주에 연수하러 가요' (I'm going for training next week).

In the Media: News reports often use this word when discussing government officials or teachers. For example, '교사들이 방학 동안 새로운 교육 과정을 연수합니다' (Teachers are training on the new curriculum during the vacation). It sounds official and professional.

방학 때 필리핀으로 어학연수할 계획이에요. (I plan to go for language training to the Philippines during the break.)

University campuses are another hub for this word. Students talk about '단기 연수' (short-term training) or '해외 연수' (overseas training) as a way to boost their resumes (스펙). In this context, '연수하다' is synonymous with 'investing in one's future'. It is a word that carries weight and implies that the person is serious about their career path.

Social Context: When meeting someone for the first time in a professional setting, they might say, '미국에서 연수하셨다고 들었습니다' (I heard you trained in the US). It serves as a conversation starter about one's background and expertise.

Finally, you might hear this in the context of driving. '운전 연수' (driving training) refers to lessons taken after getting a license but before feeling confident enough to drive alone on busy roads. Even though it's not academic, it's still a formal training process, so '연수하다' is the appropriate verb.

면허는 있지만 아직 운전이 서툴러서 연수하고 있어요. (I have a license, but I'm still clumsy at driving, so I'm undergoing driving training.)

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 연수하다 with 공부하다 (to study). While both involve learning, '공부하다' is the general act of acquiring knowledge, often through books or self-study. '연수하다' is specifically for institutionalized training. If you are studying for a math test at home, you are '공부하다'-ing, not '연수하다'-ing.

Misuse with '유학': Another common error is using '연수하다' when you are actually '유학하다' (studying abroad for a degree). If you are enrolled in a 4-year university in Canada, you are '유학 중' (studying abroad). If you are there for a 3-month English certificate, you are '연수 중' (training).

❌ 저는 대학교를 졸업하려고 미국에서 연수하고 있어요. (Incorrect if seeking a degree)
✅ 저는 대학교를 졸업하려고 미국에서 유학하고 있어요. (Correct for degree seeking)

Learners also often forget the object marker '를/을' when using the noun form. While '연수하다' is a verb, if you use the noun '연수', you must say '연수를 받다' (to receive training). Saying '연수 받다' is okay in casual speech, but '연수를 받다' is grammatically complete.

Contextual Appropriateness: Do not use '연수하다' for hobby-related learning. If you are learning to play the guitar for fun, use '배우다'. '연수하다' sounds too formal for a hobby and might make people think you are training to be a professional concert guitarist.

Lastly, be careful with the passive voice. In English, we say 'I was trained'. In Korean, rather than a passive form of '연수하다', we almost always use '연수를 받다' (received training) to express that the training was provided to us.

❌ 저는 회사에 의해 연수되었습니다. (Awkward/Incorrect)
✅ 저는 회사에서 연수를 받았습니다. (Natural: I received training from the company.)

To truly master 연수하다, you should understand how it relates to its synonyms and near-synonyms. Each word has a specific nuance that changes based on the environment and the goal of the learning.

연수하다 vs. 교육받다 (To be educated/trained): '교육받다' is more general and can refer to any kind of education, including basic schooling. '연수하다' is more specific to professional or advanced skill development. You '교육받다' as a child in school, but you '연수하다' as a professional teacher learning new methods.

연수하다 vs. 훈련하다 (To train/drill): '훈련하다' often implies physical or repetitive training, such as military training (군사 훈련) or sports training. '연수하다' is more intellectual or academic in nature. You wouldn't say a soldier '연수하다' their shooting skills; they '훈련하다' them.

선수들은 매일 강도 높은 훈련을 합니다. (The athletes train intensely every day.) vs 교사들은 새로운 기술을 연수합니다. (Teachers train on new technologies.)

연수하다 vs. 수련하다 (To practice/discipline oneself): '수련하다' has a more spiritual or traditional nuance, often used for martial arts or religious meditation. It implies long-term discipline. '연수하다' is more about modern professional or academic acquisition of knowledge.

In professional settings, you might also hear '워크숍' (workshop) or '세미나' (seminar). While these are nouns, they are often the components of a '연수' program. For example, '연수 기간 중에 워크숍이 있습니다' (There is a workshop during the training period). Understanding these distinctions will help you sound more like a native speaker and avoid the 'foreigner's trap' of using '공부하다' for everything.

이번 직무 연수는 정말 유익했습니다. (This job training was very beneficial.)

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

The 'su' (修) in '연수' is the same 'su' found in '수리하다' (to repair). It implies that training is a way of 'fixing' or 'refining' oneself.

발음 가이드

UK jʌn.su.ha.da

US jʌn.su.ha.da

The stress is relatively even across syllables, as is typical in Korean, but a slight emphasis may be placed on 'yeon'.

라임이 맞는 단어

전수하다 (jeonsuhada - to pass down) 준수하다 (junsuhada - to obey/comply) 완수하다 (wansuhada - to complete) 인수하다 (insuhada - to take over) 보수하다 (bosuhada - to repair) 교수하다 (gyosuhada - to teach) 사수하다 (sasuhada - to defend to the death) 회수하다 (hoisuhada - to collect/withdraw)

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing 'yeon' like 'yon' (rhymes with dawn). It should be more like 'yuhn'.
Making the 's' in 'su' too sharp like 'ssu'.
Aspirating the 'h' in 'hada' too heavily.
Stressing the 'da' at the end, which makes it sound like a question.
Slurring 'yeon-su' into one syllable.

난이도

독해 3/5

Common in news and formal documents, requires understanding of Hanja roots.

쓰기 4/5

Easy to confuse with '공부하다' or '배우다' if the context isn't strictly professional.

말하기 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward, but usage must be context-appropriate.

듣기 3/5

Frequent in office and campus environments.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

공부하다 배우다 학교 회사 외국

다음에 배울 것

실습하다 수료하다 자격증 경력 전문가

고급

보수 교육 역량 강화 인적 자원 개발 커리큘럼

알아야 할 문법

~러 가다 (Go in order to...)

연수하러 미국에 가요.

~ㄴ/은 적이 있다 (Have done...)

일본에서 연수한 적이 있어요.

~기 위해 (In order to...)

실력을 키우기 위해 연수합니다.

~는 중이다 (To be doing...)

지금 연수하는 중이에요.

~기로 하다 (Decide to...)

내년에 연수하기로 했어요.

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수준별 예문

저는 어학연수를 가고 싶어요.

I want to go for language training.

어학연수 (language training) + 를 (object marker) + 가다 (to go)

친구는 지금 미국에서 연수 중이에요.

My friend is currently training in the US.

연수 (training) + 중 (in the middle of) + 이에요 (is)

연수 기간은 한 달입니다.

The training period is one month.

연수 (training) + 기간 (period) + 은 (topic marker)

어디에서 연수해요?

Where are you training?

어디 (where) + 에서 (at) + 연수하다 (to train)

영국으로 연수하러 가요.

I am going to the UK to train.

영국 (UK) + 으로 (to) + 연수하러 (in order to train) + 가요 (go)

연수가 재미있어요?

Is the training fun?

연수 (training) + 가 (subject marker) + 재미있다 (to be fun)

오늘부터 연수 시작이에요.

The training starts from today.

오늘 (today) + 부터 (from) + 연수 (training) + 시작 (start)

학교에서 연수 프로그램을 해요.

The school is doing a training program.

학교 (school) + 에서 (at) + 연수 (training) + 프로그램 (program)

방학 동안 호주에서 연수했어요.

I trained in Australia during the vacation.

방학 (vacation) + 동안 (during) + 연수하다 (past tense)

운전 연수를 받고 있어요.

I am receiving driving training.

운전 (driving) + 연수 (training) + 를 받다 (to receive)

그는 캐나다에서 6개월 동안 연수할 거예요.

He will train in Canada for 6 months.

6개월 (6 months) + 동안 (during) + 연수하다 (future tense)

연수 보고서를 써야 해요.

I have to write a training report.

연수 (training) + 보고서 (report) + 를 쓰다 (to write)

회사에서 신입 사원들을 연수합니다.

The company trains new employees.

신입 사원 (new employee) + 들 (plural) + 연수하다 (present tense)

연수 비용이 얼마나 들어요?

How much does the training cost?

비용 (cost) + 이 (subject marker) + 들다 (to cost)

작년에 일본에서 요리를 연수했습니다.

I trained in cooking in Japan last year.

요리 (cooking) + 를 (object marker) + 연수하다 (past tense)

연수 가서 친구를 많이 사귀었어요.

I went for training and made many friends.

연수 (training) + 가서 (go and then) + 사귀다 (to make friends)

직무 연수를 통해 새로운 기술을 배웠습니다.

I learned new skills through job training.

직무 (job/duty) + 연수 (training) + 를 통해 (through)

선생님은 방학마다 교원 연수를 하십니다.

The teacher undergoes teacher training every vacation.

마다 (every) + 교원 (teacher) + 연수 (training)

해외 연수를 가면 견문이 넓어집니다.

If you go for overseas training, your horizons broaden.

해외 (overseas) + 견문 (knowledge/experience) + 이 넓어지다 (to broaden)

이번 연수는 실무 능력을 키우는 데 목적이 있습니다.

This training aims to develop practical skills.

실무 능력 (practical skill) + 키우는 데 (in developing) + 목적 (purpose)

연수생들은 매일 아침 9시까지 모여야 합니다.

Trainees must gather by 9 AM every morning.

연수생 (trainee) + 들 (plural) + 모여야 하다 (must gather)

그 회사는 직원 연수에 많은 투자를 합니다.

That company invests a lot in employee training.

투자 (investment) + 를 하다 (to do)

연수 과정이 생각보다 힘들었지만 보람 있었습니다.

The training course was harder than I thought, but it was rewarding.

과정 (course) + 보람 있다 (to be rewarding)

미국 병원에서 1년간 의료 연수를 했습니다.

I did medical training for a year at a US hospital.

의료 (medical) + 연수 (training)

급변하는 시장 환경에 맞춰 직원들을 연수시킬 필요가 있습니다.

It is necessary to train employees in line with the rapidly changing market environment.

급변하는 (rapidly changing) + 연수시키다 (to make someone train)

그는 연수 기간 동안 현지 문화를 깊이 이해하게 되었습니다.

During the training period, he came to deeply understand the local culture.

현지 문화 (local culture) + 이해하게 되다 (to come to understand)

연수 프로그램의 효율성을 높이기 위해 설문 조사를 실시했습니다.

A survey was conducted to increase the efficiency of the training program.

효율성 (efficiency) + 높이기 위해 (in order to increase)

정부는 중소기업을 위한 기술 연수 지원을 확대하고 있습니다.

The government is expanding technical training support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

중소기업 (SME) + 지원 (support) + 확대하다 (to expand)

전문가로서의 역량을 강화하기 위해 해외에서 연수하기로 결심했습니다.

I decided to train abroad to strengthen my capabilities as an expert.

역량 (capability) + 강화하다 (to strengthen) + 결심하다 (to decide)

연수원 시설이 매우 현대적이고 쾌적해서 공부하기 좋았습니다.

The training center facilities were very modern and pleasant, so it was good for studying.

연수원 (training center) + 시설 (facility) + 쾌적하다 (to be pleasant)

그는 독일에서 자동차 정비 기술을 연수하고 돌아와 정비소를 차렸습니다.

After training in car maintenance technology in Germany, he returned and opened a repair shop.

정비 (maintenance) + 차리다 (to set up/open)

연수 중에 배운 내용을 실제 업무에 어떻게 적용할지가 관건입니다.

The key is how to apply what was learned during training to actual work.

적용하다 (to apply) + 관건 (key/crucial point)

교사 연수의 질을 향상시키는 것이 공교육 개혁의 핵심입니다.

Improving the quality of teacher training is the core of public education reform.

질 (quality) + 향상시키다 (to improve) + 개혁 (reform)

사법 연수원에서의 교육은 예비 법조인들에게 필수적인 과정입니다.

Education at the Judicial Research and Training Institute is an essential process for prospective legal professionals.

사법 (judicial) + 예비 법조인 (prospective legal professional)

기업은 연수 프로그램을 통해 조직의 결속력을 다지기도 합니다.

Companies also strengthen organizational cohesion through training programs.

조직 (organization) + 결속력 (cohesion) + 다지다 (to strengthen/solidify)

그는 학문적 깊이를 더하기 위해 유럽의 여러 대학에서 연수했습니다.

He trained at several European universities to add academic depth.

학문적 깊이 (academic depth) + 더하다 (to add)

연수생들의 창의적 사고를 자극하기 위한 다양한 커리큘럼이 도입되었습니다.

Various curricula have been introduced to stimulate the creative thinking of trainees.

창의적 사고 (creative thinking) + 자극하다 (to stimulate)

글로벌 역량을 갖추기 위해 전 직원을 대상으로 해외 연수를 실시하고 있습니다.

Overseas training is being conducted for all employees to equip them with global capabilities.

대상으로 (targeting/aimed at) + 실시하다 (to conduct)

단순한 지식 전달을 넘어, 이번 연수는 가치관의 변화를 목표로 합니다.

Beyond simple knowledge transfer, this training aims for a change in values.

지식 전달 (knowledge transfer) + 가치관 (values)

연수 과정에서의 네트워크 형성은 향후 커리어에 큰 자산이 됩니다.

Building a network during the training process becomes a great asset for one's future career.

네트워크 형성 (networking) + 자산 (asset)

국가 간의 기술 격차를 줄이기 위해 개발도상국 기술자들을 초청하여 연수합니다.

To reduce the technological gap between nations, technicians from developing countries are invited for training.

기술 격차 (technological gap) + 개발도상국 (developing country)

연수의 성과를 정량적으로 측정하는 것은 인사 관리의 난제 중 하나입니다.

Quantitatively measuring the results of training is one of the difficult problems in personnel management.

정량적으로 (quantitatively) + 난제 (difficult problem)

그는 평생을 교육 현장에서 바친 후, 은퇴 전 마지막으로 해외 연수를 다녀왔습니다.

After devoting his life to the field of education, he went on one last overseas training before retiring.

바치다 (to devote/dedicate) + 은퇴 (retirement)

연수 커리큘럼의 방대함은 참여자들에게 지적 자극과 동시에 피로감을 안겨주기도 합니다.

The vastness of the training curriculum provides both intellectual stimulation and fatigue to the participants.

방대함 (vastness) + 안겨주다 (to give/bring)

첨단 산업 분야에서의 인력 양성을 위해 민관 합동 연수 체계가 구축되었습니다.

A public-private joint training system has been established to foster manpower in high-tech industries.

첨단 산업 (high-tech industry) + 민관 합동 (public-private joint)

연수는 단순히 기술을 익히는 장이 아니라, 철학적 성찰을 공유하는 장이 되어야 합니다.

Training should not just be a place to learn skills, but a place to share philosophical reflections.

성찰 (reflection) + 공유하다 (to share)

해당 연구소는 매년 전 세계의 촉망받는 과학자들을 모집하여 연수시킵니다.

The research center recruits and trains promising scientists from around the world every year.

촉망받는 (promising) + 모집하다 (to recruit)

연수 결과 보고서는 향후 정책 수립의 기초 자료로 활용될 예정입니다.

The training result report is scheduled to be used as basic data for future policy establishment.

정책 수립 (policy establishment) + 활용되다 (to be utilized)

자주 쓰는 조합

어학연수를 가다

직무 연수를 받다

해외 연수 프로그램

연수 기간

교원 연수

운전 연수

연수원

단기 연수

연수 보고서

기술 연수

자주 쓰는 구문

연수 중이다

— To be currently undergoing training.

지금은 연수 중이라 전화를 못 받아요.

연수를 마치다

— To finish or complete the training.

연수를 마치고 복귀했습니다.

연수 기회

— An opportunity to receive training.

해외 연수 기회를 놓치지 마세요.

연수 비용

— The cost of the training program.

연수 비용은 회사에서 전액 지원합니다.

연수 일정

— The schedule of the training.

연수 일정을 확인해 보세요.

연수생 모집

— Recruitment of trainees.

정부에서 해외 연수생을 모집합니다.

맞춤형 연수

— Tailor-made or customized training.

기업을 위한 맞춤형 연수를 제공합니다.

온라인 연수

— Training conducted online.

요즘은 온라인 연수도 인기가 많아요.

심화 연수

— Advanced or in-depth training.

기초 과정을 마친 후 심화 연수를 받았습니다.

연수 성과

— The results or achievements of the training.

연수 성과를 공유하는 시간을 가졌습니다.

자주 혼동되는 단어

연수하다 vs 공부하다

General study vs. institutional training.

연수하다 vs 유학하다

Degree-seeking study vs. non-degree training.

연수하다 vs 실습하다

Theory/instruction vs. hands-on work practice.

관용어 및 표현

"연수의 길은 멀고도 험하다"

— The path of learning and training is long and difficult.

전문가가 되기 위한 연수의 길은 멀고도 험합니다.

Poetic/Formal

"산 교육"

— Real-world, living education (often used to praise '연수' over books).

해외 연수는 그야말로 산 교육입니다.

Neutral

"피와 살이 되는 연수"

— Training that becomes one's blood and flesh (extremely useful).

이번 연수는 저에게 피와 살이 되었습니다.

Informal/Idiomatic

"눈을 뜨다"

— To have one's eyes opened (often happens during '연수').

연수를 통해 새로운 세계에 눈을 떴어요.

Neutral

"스펙을 쌓다"

— To build up one's 'specs' (qualifications), which '연수' helps with.

어학연수는 스펙을 쌓기에 좋습니다.

Slang/Colloquial

"우물 안 개구리"

— A frog in a well (someone who hasn't '연수' abroad/seen the world).

연수를 안 갔다면 우물 안 개구리로 남았을 거예요.

Idiomatic

"뼈를 깎는 노력"

— Bone-carving effort (required during intense '연수').

그는 뼈를 깎는 노력으로 연수를 마쳤습니다.

Formal

"천금 같은 기회"

— An opportunity worth a thousand pieces of gold (like a rare '연수').

이번 해외 연수는 저에게 천금 같은 기회입니다.

Literary

"발판을 마련하다"

— To prepare a stepping stone (what '연수' does for a career).

연수는 성공의 발판을 마련해 줍니다.

Neutral

"박차를 가하다"

— To spur on/accelerate (often said about training programs).

신기술 연수에 박차를 가하고 있습니다.

Formal

혼동하기 쉬운

연수하다 vs 유학

Both involve going abroad to learn.

'유학' is for a degree (BA, MA, PhD), while '연수' is for a certificate or specific skill training.

학위를 따러 가면 '유학', 영어를 배우러 가면 '어학연수'입니다.

연수하다 vs 훈련

Both mean training.

'훈련' is more physical or repetitive (military/sports), '연수' is more academic/professional.

군사 훈련 (O), 군사 연수 (X)

연수하다 vs 교육

Both involve learning.

'교육' is the broad concept of education; '연수' is a specific instance of professional development.

의무 교육 (O), 의무 연수 (X - usually)

연수하다 vs 강습

Both mean taking a class.

'강습' is often for hobbies or sports (swimming, skiing), '연수' is for professional skills.

수영 강습 (O), 수영 연수 (X - unless for coaches)

연수하다 vs 수련

Both mean training.

'수련' is for spiritual, religious, or martial arts discipline.

명상 수련 (O), 명상 연수 (X)

문장 패턴

N에서 연수하다

미국에서 연수해요.

N(을/를) 연수하러 가다

영어를 연수하러 가요.

Duration 동안 연수하다

3개월 동안 연수했어요.

N을/를 목적으로 연수하다

기술 습득을 목적으로 연수합니다.

V-기 위해 연수하다

성공하기 위해 연수해요.

N 연수를 통해 V

해외 연수를 통해 시야를 넓혔습니다.

N 연수에 참여하다

직무 연수에 적극적으로 참여하세요.

N 연수의 필요성이 제기되다

전문 인력 연수의 필요성이 제기되고 있습니다.

어휘 가족

명사

연수 (training)

연수생 (trainee)

연수원 (training center)

연수회 (training meeting/workshop)

동사

연수하다 (to train)

연수시키다 (to make someone train)

사용법

frequency

High in professional and educational contexts.

자주 하는 실수

Using '연수하다' for university degree studies. → 유학하다
'연수' is for non-degree training; '유학' is for degrees.
Using '연수하다' for military training. → 훈련하다
'훈련' is for physical/military drills; '연수' is for academic/professional study.
Saying '연수되었어요' for 'I was trained'. → 연수를 받았어요
Korean prefers the 'receive' construction over the passive voice for this verb.
Using '연수하다' for self-study at home. → 공부하다
'연수' requires an institution or a program.
Confusing '연수' with '연습' (practice). → 연습하다
'연습' is practicing a skill (like piano); '연수' is receiving formal instruction.

팁

Learn the Hanja

Knowing that 硏 (yeon) means 'research' and 修 (su) means 'cultivate' helps you remember its formal nuance.

The Power of 'Spec'

In Korea, having '해외 연수' on your resume is a major boost for job hunting.

Use with '중'

Saying '연수 중' is a very common way to say you are currently busy with a training program.

Corporate Context

In a company, '연수' is mandatory and professional. Treat it with the same weight as a business meeting.

Don't overcomplicate

For simple learning, stick to '배우다'. Only use '연수하다' when there's a formal program involved.

Identify the Prefix

Common prefixes like '어학-', '직무-', '해외-' tell you exactly what kind of training it is.

Report Writing

When writing a resume, list your '연수' experiences under a separate 'Education/Training' section.

Networking

'연수' is a great topic for small talk with Korean colleagues about their time abroad.

Driving

If you are a new driver in Korea, search for '도로 주행 연수' to find instructors.

Mindset

View '연수' not just as a task, but as 'cultivation' of your professional self.

암기하기

기억법

Think of 'Yeon' as 'Yonder' and 'Su' as 'Study'. You go 'yonder' (abroad or to a center) to 'study' (train).

시각적 연상

Imagine a student holding a passport in one hand and a thick professional manual in the other, standing in front of a modern training center.

Word Web

Training Abroad Corporate Skills Language Program Workshop Refinement

챌린지

Try to write a sentence explaining a skill you want to '연수' in a specific country. For example: '저는 프랑스에서 요리를 연수하고 싶어요.'

어원

From the Hanja 硏修. 硏 (yeon) means to grind, study, or research. 修 (su) means to cultivate, repair, or study. Together, they imply a deep, grinding process of self-improvement and study.

원래 의미: To polish one's skills through rigorous study and research.

Sino-Korean (Hanja-based)

문화적 맥락

Be careful not to confuse '연수' with '유학' when talking to someone about their education, as '유학' implies a higher level of academic commitment (a degree).

In English, we often use 'internship' or 'workshop', but '연수' covers a broader range of educational training that doesn't always have a direct English equivalent in a single word.

The Judicial Research and Training Institute (사법연수원) is famous in Korean legal dramas. K-pop idols often go through a 'trainee' period, which is a form of intensive '연수'. Government officials often go on '해외 연수' which is sometimes criticized in news as 'tax-funded tourism'.

실생활에서 연습하기

실제 사용 상황

At a Company

신입 사원 연수 일정
직무 연수 신청
연수 보고서 제출
연수원 위치

At a University

어학연수 프로그램
해외 연수 학점 인정
교환 학생 vs 어학연수
단기 연수 모집

Driving School

도로 주행 연수
운전 연수 비용
방문 연수 서비스
초보 운전 연수

Education Office

교사 직무 연수
온라인 연수 시스템
연수 이수 시간
1급 정교사 연수

Hospital

전공의 연수
해외 의료 연수
최신 수술 기법 연수
연수 강좌

대화 시작하기

"해외에서 연수해 본 적이 있으세요? (Have you ever trained abroad?)"

"어학연수를 간다면 어느 나라로 가고 싶어요? (If you went for language training, which country would you want to go to?)"

"요즘 회사에서 어떤 연수를 받고 계신가요? (What kind of training are you receiving at work these days?)"

"운전 연수가 실제 운전에 도움이 많이 될까요? (Do you think driving training helps a lot with actual driving?)"

"연수 기간 동안 가장 기억에 남는 일은 무엇인가요? (What is the most memorable thing from your training period?)"

일기 주제

내가 만약 해외 연수를 간다면 배우고 싶은 기술 세 가지에 대해 써보세요. (Write about three skills you want to learn if you go for overseas training.)

가장 유익했던 연수나 교육 경험에 대해 설명해 보세요. (Describe the most beneficial training or education experience you've had.)

연수가 개인의 커리어 발전에 왜 중요한지 자신의 생각을 적어보세요. (Write your thoughts on why training is important for individual career development.)

어학연수를 가지 않고도 외국어를 잘할 수 있는 방법은 무엇일까요? (What are the ways to be good at a foreign language without going for language training?)

미래의 직업을 위해 어떤 연수가 필요할지 계획해 보세요. (Plan what kind of training you will need for your future job.)

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, '연수하다' implies a structured program provided by an organization. Use '공부하다' for self-study.

It specifically means going abroad to study a foreign language, usually for a period of 3 months to a year.

Yes, it is a relatively formal Sino-Korean word used in professional and academic settings.

It sounds a bit too formal. Use '배우다' (to learn) for hobbies.

It is professional driving instruction taken after getting a license to improve confidence.

A training center or facility owned by a company or government for conducting '연수'.

'연수하다' is the active verb (to train), while '연수받다' is receiving the training (to be trained).

Yes, university students often go on '어학연수' (language training) or '단기 연수' (short-term training).

No, the military uses '훈련' (drill/training).

You can say '연수를 마쳤습니다' or '연수를 수료했습니다'.

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