At the A1 level, '수용하다' is quite advanced. However, you can think of it as a very polite way to say 'to take' or 'to get' something into a space. Imagine you have a small box, and you put a toy inside. The box 'takes in' the toy. In Korean, we use this word for buildings. For example, 'This room is for 5 people.' While you would normally say '5명이 있어요' (There are 5 people), in a formal way, you could say the room '수용해요' (accommodates) 5 people. Don't worry about using it in complex sentences yet. Just remember that it means 'to make space for something.' At this level, focus on the native word '받다' (to receive) for most things, but keep '수용하다' in the back of your mind for when you see signs about how many people can fit in a bus or a room. It's a 'capacity' word!
At the A2 level, you can start using '수용하다' when talking about simple opinions or rules. If your teacher gives you advice and you want to say 'I will follow that advice' in a very formal way, you might say '선생님의 의견을 수용하겠습니다.' It shows you are being very respectful. You will also see this word in public places. If you go to a museum, a sign might say '이 박물관은 하루에 1,000명을 수용합니다' (This museum accommodates 1,000 people a day). You are beginning to see the difference between '받다' (getting a physical gift) and '수용하다' (accepting an idea or housing people). Try to use it when you are writing formal letters or talking about the size of a place. It's a great 'power word' to make your Korean sound more organized and adult-like.
At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using '수용하다' in discussions and debates. This is where the word really shines. When you are talking about social issues, you can say things like '우리는 다른 문화를 수용해야 합니다' (We must accept other cultures). Here, '수용하다' isn't just about listening; it's about integration. You are also learning the passive form '수용되다'. For example, if you suggest a new idea at work and your boss likes it, you can say '제 아이디어가 수용되었어요' (My idea was accepted). This is a very common way to describe successful communication in professional settings. You should also start noticing this word in news headlines. It's often used when the government 'accepts' a new law or 'accommodates' a specific group of people in a facility. It's an essential word for reaching the next level of fluency.
As a B2 learner, you are expected to understand the nuance of '수용하다' compared to its synonyms. You know that '수용하다' implies a formal process or a structural capacity. You use it in academic essays to describe how historical figures accepted new ideologies or how a market accommodates new products. You understand the collocation '비판을 수용하다' (to accept criticism) and how it differs from '비판을 듣다' (to hear criticism). Accepting criticism with '수용' means you are going to change because of it. You also understand the technical use in urban planning or logistics—talking about '수용 능력' (carrying capacity). At this level, you should be able to use the word naturally in both its physical sense (capacity) and its abstract sense (acceptance of ideas) without confusing it with simpler native words.
At the C1 level, you use '수용하다' to discuss complex philosophical and social theories. You might talk about '수용 미학' (Reception Aesthetics) in literature, discussing how the reader's acceptance of a text is as important as the author's intent. You use the word to describe the 'receptivity' of a society to radical change. You can distinguish between '무분별한 수용' (indiscriminate acceptance) and '비판적 수용' (critical acceptance). You also use the word in psychological contexts, such as '자기 수용' (self-acceptance), and can explain the deep emotional work involved in truly 'accommodating' one's own flaws. Your usage is precise, and you use it to navigate high-level discussions about policy, culture, and human behavior. You understand that '수용' is a pillar of democratic discourse.
At the C2 level, '수용하다' is a tool for sophisticated synthesis. You use it in the context of Hegelian dialectics or complex sociological models to describe how systems maintain equilibrium by 'accommodating' internal and external shocks. You might write a thesis on how a legal system '수용's international human rights standards. You are aware of the word's historical weight—how it was used during the modernization of Korea to describe the 'Westernization' process. You can use the word metaphorically in high-level literature to describe a character's soul 'accommodating' a great tragedy. For you, '수용하다' is not just a verb; it's a concept of openness and structural integrity. You use it with perfect register, knowing exactly when it adds the necessary gravity to your speech or writing.

수용하다 30秒了解

  • A formal verb for 'accepting' ideas or 'accommodating' people.
  • Combines Hanja for 'Receive' and 'Contain'.
  • Common in news, business, and urban planning.
  • Differentiates between mental acceptance and physical capacity.

The Korean verb 수용하다 (suyong-hada) is a multi-faceted term that bridges the gap between physical capacity and intellectual flexibility. At its core, it combines the Hanja characters 受 (receive) and 容 (contain/face). This dual heritage allows the word to function in two primary domains: the physical act of housing or accommodating entities, and the psychological or social act of accepting ideas, criticisms, or foreign influences. In a modern Korean context, you will encounter this word most frequently in professional, academic, and journalistic settings. It suggests a level of formality and deliberate action—it is not just 'getting' something, but consciously 'taking it in' and making room for it within a system, a building, or a mind.

Intellectual Acceptance
This refers to the willingness to listen to and adopt suggestions, opinions, or theories. When a leader says they will 수용하다 the public's demands, they are promising to integrate those demands into their policy.

정부는 국민의 비판을 겸허히 수용하기로 했습니다. (The government decided to humbly accept the citizens' criticism.)

Physical Accommodation
In architecture and logistics, this word specifies the capacity of a space. A stadium, a refugee camp, or a hard drive can 'suyong' a certain amount of people or data.

Furthermore, the word is essential in discussing cultural exchange. When Korea 'accepted' Western technology or Buddhism, the term used is 수용. It implies a process of filtering and integrating external elements into an existing structure. It is a proactive verb; the subject is often an organization, a government, or a person in a position of authority who has the power to either reject or include something new.

이 교실은 최대 30명의 학생을 수용할 수 있습니다. (This classroom can accommodate up to 30 students.)

Whether you are discussing the capacity of a new concert hall or the democratic process of listening to diverse viewpoints, 수용하다 provides the necessary nuance of 'making space' for something other than oneself.

Using 수용하다 correctly requires understanding its grammatical environment. As a transitive verb, it always takes an object marked by the particles -을/를. The context usually dictates whether the object is an abstract concept (like an opinion) or a physical entity (like a group of people).

Abstract Usage (Acceptance)
Pair it with nouns like 의견 (opinion), 제안 (suggestion), 비판 (criticism), or 가치 (value). Example: '그는 다른 사람의 의견을 잘 수용한다' (He accepts others' opinions well).

새로운 기술을 적극적으로 수용해야 발전할 수 있습니다. (We must actively embrace new technology to develop.)

When using it in a physical sense, it often appears in the form 수용할 수 있는 (capable of accommodating). This is a standard way to describe the 'capacity' of a venue. In legal or social contexts, it might refer to the 'accommodation' of refugees or prisoners, which carries a more administrative tone.

Physical Usage (Capacity)
Pair it with nouns like 인원 (number of people), 난민 (refugees), or 물량 (quantity of goods). Example: '이 항구는 대형 선박을 수용할 수 있다' (This port can accommodate large vessels).

In academic writing, 수용하다 is frequently used to describe how a society reacts to external influences. For example, '한국은 유교 문화를 수용하여...' (Korea, by accepting Confucian culture...). This shows a process of historical integration. It is also common in psychological texts to describe 'self-acceptance' (자기 수용), though '자기 수용' is the noun form, the verb phrase '자신을 수용하다' is equally valid.

우리는 서로의 차이점을 수용하는 자세가 필요합니다. (We need an attitude of accepting each other's differences.)

Finally, note the level of formality. If you are talking to a close friend about accepting a gift, use '받다'. If you are talking about accepting their apology, '받아주다' is better. Use '수용하다' when the thing being accepted is significant, complex, or part of a formal agreement.

You will encounter 수용하다 in several distinct environments, ranging from the evening news to city planning meetings. Because of its formal nature, it is a staple of 'News Korean'.

The News & Politics
Anchors often report on whether the 'opposition party accepted the proposal' (야당이 제안을 수용했다) or if the 'government is accommodating the demands of strikers'. It implies a formal negotiation process.

이번 신축 경기장은 5만 명의 관객을 수용할 수 있는 규모입니다. (The newly built stadium is of a scale that can accommodate 50,000 spectators.)

In the business world, 수용하다 is used during feedback sessions or project planning. A manager might say, '우리는 고객의 피드백을 적극적으로 수용하여 제품을 개선했습니다' (We actively accepted customer feedback and improved the product). This sounds much more professional and committed than simply saying we 'listened' to the feedback.

Architecture & Urban Planning
When discussing the 'carrying capacity' of a city, a bridge, or a building, architects use '수용 인원' (accommodated personnel). You'll see this on signs in elevators or theaters indicating maximum capacity.

In educational settings, teachers discuss the 'receptivity' of students—how well they can 수용하다 new information. It’s also used in literature and art criticism to describe how a particular work was 'received' by the public (수용 미학 - Reception Aesthetics).

외국 문화를 무분별하게 수용하는 것은 위험할 수 있습니다. (Indiscriminately accepting foreign culture can be dangerous.)

Whether it's a social contract, a physical space, or a cultural shift, 수용하다 is the word for the moment when something external becomes integrated into something internal.

While 수용하다 is a versatile word, learners often confuse it with other verbs that mean 'to accept' or 'to receive'. Understanding the boundaries of this word is key to sounding natural.

Confusion with '인정하다' (To Admit/Recognize)
'인정하다' means to admit a fact or recognize someone's skill. '수용하다' means to take that fact or opinion and act upon it or include it. You 'admit' (인정) a mistake, but you 'accept' (수용) a suggestion for improvement.

Mistake: 나는 내 실수를 수용했다. (X)
Correction: 나는 내 실수를 인정했다. (O)

Another common pitfall is using 수용하다 for physical objects like gifts or mail. For these, use '받다'. You cannot '수용' a birthday present unless you are treating the present as a conceptual influence or if you are a building housing the present.

Confusion with '받아들이다'
'받아들이다' is the native Korean equivalent of '수용하다'. They are often interchangeable, but '받아들이다' is softer and more common in daily conversation. Using '수용하다' with your friends might sound overly stiff or robotic.

Finally, be careful with the passive and active voices. In English, we often say 'the idea was accepted'. In Korean, if you use '수용하다', you need a subject (who accepted it?). If the subject is unimportant, use the passive '수용되다'.

그의 의견이 회의에서 수용되었다. (His opinion was accepted at the meeting.)

By keeping these distinctions in mind—formal vs. informal, conceptual vs. factual, and active vs. passive—you will avoid the most common errors made by intermediate learners.

To truly master 수용하다, you should understand how it sits within a family of related terms. Each has a slightly different shade of meaning.

수용하다 vs. 받아들이다
'받아들이다' is the most common synonym. Use it in emotional contexts (accepting a heart) or casual suggestions. Use '수용하다' for official policies or physical capacity.
수용하다 vs. 포용하다
'포용하다' (to embrace) has a warmer, more inclusive nuance. While '수용' is about letting something in, '포용' is about wrapping your arms around it (metaphorically). A leader '포용's their enemies to achieve unity.

리더는 반대 의견을 포용할 줄 알아야 합니다. (A leader should know how to embrace opposing opinions.)

In the context of 'accommodating' or 'housing', you might encounter 숙박시키다 (to lodge) or 배치하다 (to arrange/position). However, '수용하다' is unique because it focuses on the *limit* and the *act of containing* rather than the service of lodging.

수용하다 vs. 수락하다
'수락하다' (to accept/consent) is specifically for requests, invitations, or offers. If someone asks you to be the chairman, you '수락' the position. If they give you a suggestion on how to run the committee, you '수용' the suggestion.

Finally, for 'absorbing' culture or knowledge, 흡수하다 (to absorb) is a strong alternative. '흡수' implies a more complete, liquid-like merging, whereas '수용' is the formal act of allowing that influence to enter the system. In many academic sentences, they are used together to describe the stages of cultural evolution.

그는 새로운 지식을 스펀지처럼 흡수한다. (He absorbs new knowledge like a sponge.)

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

The character 容 (용) originally depicted a person's face or appearance, suggesting that 'acceptance' was related to how one 'faces' or 'holds' an expression.

发音指南

UK /su.joŋ.ɦa.da/
US /su.joŋ.hɑ.dɑ/
The stress is generally even across syllables, with a slight emphasis on 'yong'.
押韵词
이용하다 (use) 적용하다 (apply) 허용하다 (allow) 활용하다 (utilize) 채용하다 (hire) 공용하다 (use in common) 남용하다 (abuse) 오용하다 (misuse)
常见错误
  • Pronouncing 'yong' as 'young' in English. It should be a pure 'o' sound.
  • Failing to aspirate the 'h' in 'hada' clearly.

难度评级

阅读 4/5

Common in news and books, but requires knowledge of Hanja-based vocabulary.

写作 4/5

Requires understanding of formal particles and sentence structures.

口语 3/5

Useful for debates and professional settings, but '받아들이다' is often used in speech.

听力 3/5

Frequently heard in news broadcasts and documentaries.

接下来学什么

前置知识

받다 생각 의견 사람

接下来学习

허용하다 적용하다 반영하다

高级

수용 미학 변증법적 수용

需要掌握的语法

-기로 하다 (Decide to)

제안을 수용하기로 했습니다.

-ㄹ 수 있다 (Can/Possibility)

천 명을 수용할 수 있습니다.

-아/어야 하다 (Must/Should)

의견을 수용해야 합니다.

-는 것 (Nominalizer)

의견을 수용하는 것이 중요합니다.

-어 주다 (Do for someone)

제 결정을 수용해 주셨어요.

按水平分级的例句

1

이 방은 4명을 수용해요.

This room accommodates 4 people.

Simple present tense of 수용하다.

2

그는 선물을 수용해요.

He accepts the gift. (Note: '받아요' is more common, but this is understandable).

Subject + Object + Verb structure.

3

학교는 학생을 수용해요.

The school accommodates students.

Basic transitive verb usage.

4

우리는 의견을 수용해요.

We accept opinions.

Plural subject '우리'.

5

버스는 20명을 수용해요.

The bus accommodates 20 people.

Count noun + 명 (counter).

6

제안을 수용할까요?

Shall we accept the proposal?

-ㄹ까요? ending for suggestions.

7

그는 비판을 수용해요.

He accepts criticism.

The object is an abstract noun.

8

식당은 손님을 수용해요.

The restaurant accommodates guests.

Formal tone in a simple sentence.

1

이 영화관은 500명을 수용할 수 있어요.

This movie theater can accommodate 500 people.

-ㄹ 수 있다 (can/ability).

2

선생님이 제 의견을 수용하셨어요.

The teacher accepted my opinion.

Honorific -시- added for the teacher.

3

우리는 새로운 규칙을 수용해야 해요.

We have to accept the new rules.

-아/어야 하다 (must/have to).

4

그 회사는 직원의 제안을 수용했습니다.

The company accepted the employee's suggestion.

Formal -습니다 ending.

5

도서관은 많은 책을 수용합니다.

The library accommodates many books.

Using '수용' for objects in a capacity sense.

6

다른 사람의 생각을 수용하는 것은 중요해요.

Accepting other people's thoughts is important.

-는 것 (nominalizer) + 중요해요.

7

그 경기장은 관중을 수용할 공간이 부족해요.

The stadium lacks space to accommodate spectators.

Noun modification: 수용할 공간.

8

부모님은 제 결정을 수용해 주셨어요.

My parents accepted my decision.

-어 주다 (do something as a favor).

1

정부는 시위대의 요구를 수용하기로 결정했습니다.

The government decided to accept the protesters' demands.

-기로 결정하다 (decide to).

2

다양한 문화를 수용하는 자세가 필요합니다.

An attitude of accepting diverse cultures is necessary.

Attributive form: 수용하는 자세.

3

이 항구는 대형 선박을 수용할 능력이 있습니다.

This port has the capacity to accommodate large ships.

수용할 능력 (capacity to accommodate).

4

그의 제안이 회의에서 공식적으로 수용되었습니다.

His proposal was officially accepted at the meeting.

Passive form: 수용되다.

5

비판을 수용하는 것은 성장의 밑거름이 됩니다.

Accepting criticism becomes the foundation for growth.

Metaphorical usage of '밑거름' (manure/foundation).

6

이 건물은 지진 피해자를 수용하기 위해 지어졌습니다.

This building was built to accommodate earthquake victims.

-기 위해 (in order to).

7

우리는 기술적 한계를 수용하고 대안을 찾아야 합니다.

We must accept technical limitations and find alternatives.

-고 (and/connective).

8

그는 친구의 사과를 기꺼이 수용했습니다.

He willingly accepted his friend's apology.

Adverb '기꺼이' (willingly).

1

현대 사회는 다양한 가치관을 수용하며 발전해 왔습니다.

Modern society has developed by accepting various values.

-며 (while/and) + -아/어 오다 (have been doing).

2

회사는 노조의 요구를 일부 수용하기로 합의했습니다.

The company agreed to partially accept the union's demands.

Adverb '일부' (partially).

3

이 저수지는 가뭄 때 물을 수용하는 역할을 합니다.

This reservoir plays the role of holding water during droughts.

-는 역할을 하다 (play a role in).

4

타인의 비판을 수용할 줄 아는 사람이 진정한 리더입니다.

A true leader is someone who knows how to accept others' criticism.

-ㄹ 줄 알다 (know how to).

5

새로운 이론을 수용하기 위해서는 검증 과정이 필요합니다.

To accept a new theory, a verification process is necessary.

-기 위해서 (for the purpose of).

6

이 대피소는 최대 천 명까지 수용이 가능합니다.

This shelter is capable of accommodating up to a thousand people.

Noun form '수용' + 가능합니다.

7

그는 자신의 한계를 수용하고 새로운 도전을 시작했다.

He accepted his limitations and started a new challenge.

Accepting internal limitations.

8

외국 문화를 무분별하게 수용하는 것은 정체성 혼란을 야기할 수 있다.

Indiscriminately accepting foreign culture can cause identity confusion.

-를 야기하다 (to cause).

1

포스트모더니즘은 절대적 진리 대신 상대적 가치를 수용한다.

Postmodernism accepts relative values instead of absolute truth.

Academic subject (Postmodernism).

2

박물관의 수용 능력을 넘어서는 관람객이 몰려들었다.

Spectators exceeding the museum's carrying capacity flocked in.

-를 넘어서는 (exceeding).

3

민주주의의 핵심은 소수 의견을 수용하고 보호하는 데 있다.

The core of democracy lies in accepting and protecting minority opinions.

-는 데 있다 (lies in/consists of).

4

그 작가는 고전의 형식을 수용하면서도 현대적 감각을 잃지 않았다.

The writer accepted classical forms while not losing modern sensibility.

-면서도 (while at the same time).

5

사회적 약자를 수용하는 정책이 시급히 마련되어야 한다.

Policies to accommodate the socially vulnerable must be urgently prepared.

Passive '마련되어야 한다'.

6

자기 수용은 정신 건강을 유지하는 데 필수적인 요소이다.

Self-acceptance is an essential element in maintaining mental health.

Noun phrase '자기 수용'.

7

이 이론은 기존의 패러다임을 수용하면서 새로운 방향을 제시한다.

This theory accepts the existing paradigm while suggesting a new direction.

Formal academic discourse.

8

난민 수용 문제는 국제 사회의 공동 책임이다.

The issue of accommodating refugees is a joint responsibility of the international community.

Compound noun '난민 수용 문제'.

1

헤겔의 변증법은 정과 반을 수용하여 합으로 나아가는 과정이다.

Hegel's dialectic is a process of accepting thesis and antithesis to move toward synthesis.

High-level philosophical terminology.

2

문화적 수용의 변용 과정에서 독창적인 예술 형식이 탄생한다.

In the process of cultural reception's transformation, original art forms are born.

Complex noun phrase with '변용' (transformation).

3

국가는 헌법적 가치를 수용하지 않는 집단에 대해 제재를 가할 수 있다.

The state can impose sanctions on groups that do not accept constitutional values.

Legal/Political context.

4

수용 미학적 관점에서 볼 때, 독자는 텍스트의 의미를 재구성하는 주체이다.

From the perspective of reception aesthetics, the reader is the subject who reconstructs the meaning of the text.

Theoretical framework '수용 미학적 관점'.

5

그의 철학은 타자의 타자성을 온전히 수용하려는 시도에서 출발한다.

His philosophy starts from an attempt to fully accept the alterity of the Other.

Existential/Philosophical language.

6

도시의 인구 수용 한계점은 인프라의 공급 능력에 의해 결정된다.

A city's population carrying capacity limit is determined by the supply capacity of its infrastructure.

Technical engineering/urban planning.

7

진보와 보수의 가치를 수용하는 중도적 통합이 시대적 과제이다.

A centrist integration that accepts the values of both progressives and conservatives is the task of the times.

Political commentary.

8

인간의 인식 체계는 외부 자극을 수용하고 처리하는 복잡한 메커니즘을 가진다.

The human cognitive system has a complex mechanism for accepting and processing external stimuli.

Scientific/Psychological description.

近义词

받아들이다 용납하다 포용하다 수납하다

反义词

常见搭配

의견을 수용하다
비판을 수용하다
제안을 수용하다
문화를 수용하다
인원을 수용하다
난민을 수용하다
한계를 수용하다
요구를 수용하다
시설에 수용하다
적극적으로 수용하다

常用短语

수용 능력

— The maximum capacity of a place or system.

이 서버는 수용 능력을 초과했습니다.

수용 인원

— The number of people a facility can hold.

수용 인원이 꽉 찼습니다.

수용 미학

— Reception aesthetics; a theory in literature and art.

수용 미학은 독자의 역할을 강조한다.

자기 수용

— Self-acceptance; accepting one's own traits.

자기 수용은 자존감의 기초이다.

비판적 수용

— Critical acceptance; accepting ideas after evaluation.

외래 문화를 비판적으로 수용해야 한다.

수용 시설

— Accommodation facilities (often for refugees or prisoners).

수용 시설이 부족한 상황이다.

수용소

— A detention camp or a shelter.

포로 수용소가 건설되었다.

전격 수용

— Sudden or full acceptance of a demand.

정부는 시위대의 요구를 전격 수용했다.

수용 태세

— Readiness to accept or accommodate.

우리는 신입생 수용 태세를 갖추었다.

수용 범위

— The range of what can be accepted or held.

그것은 내 수용 범위를 벗어난 일이다.

容易混淆的词

수용하다 vs 인정하다

To admit a fact (e.g., admit a mistake). '수용' is to take in an idea/suggestion.

수용하다 vs 수락하다

To accept a request or offer. '수용' is broader (ideas, people, capacity).

수용하다 vs 허용하다

To allow or permit. '수용' is to actually take something in.

习语与表达

"바다와 같은 마음으로 수용하다"

— To accept something with a mind as broad as the sea.

그는 바다와 같은 마음으로 적의 사과를 수용했다.

Literary
"쓴소리를 수용하다"

— To accept 'bitter words' (harsh but helpful advice).

성공하려면 쓴소리를 수용할 줄 알아야 한다.

Neutral
"몸으로 수용하다"

— To experience and accept something through action/life rather than just theory.

그는 고난을 몸으로 수용하며 성장했다.

Literary
"그릇이 커서 수용하다"

— To accept because one has a 'large bowl' (great character/capacity).

그는 그릇이 커서 웬만한 실수는 다 수용한다.

Informal
"문호를 개방하고 수용하다"

— To open the doors and accept (usually used for national policy).

조선은 문호를 개방하고 서구 문물을 수용했다.

Historical
"스펀지처럼 수용하다"

— To accept or absorb information very quickly and completely.

아이들은 새로운 언어를 스펀지처럼 수용한다.

Informal
"두 팔 벌려 수용하다"

— To accept with open arms (very welcoming).

마을 사람들은 난민들을 두 팔 벌려 수용했다.

Neutral
"필터 없이 수용하다"

— To accept something without filtering or thinking critically.

정보를 필터 없이 수용하는 것은 위험하다.

Neutral
"가슴으로 수용하다"

— To accept something emotionally and deeply.

그는 친구의 진심을 가슴으로 수용했다.

Literary
"역사의 흐름을 수용하다"

— To accept the flow of history.

우리는 역사의 흐름을 수용하고 변화해야 한다.

Academic

容易混淆

수용하다 vs 수락하다

Both mean 'to accept'.

'수락' is for offers/invitations; '수용' is for ideas/capacity.

그는 초대를 수락했다. vs 그는 의견을 수용했다.

수용하다 vs 포용하다

Both involve 'taking in'.

'포용' is more emotional/inclusive; '수용' is more functional/formal.

적을 포용하다. vs 난민을 수용하다.

수용하다 vs 받아들이다

Direct synonyms.

'받아들이다' is native and casual; '수용' is Sino-Korean and formal.

친구 말을 받아들여. vs 정부는 건의를 수용했다.

수용하다 vs 인정하다

Accepting a truth vs accepting an idea.

'인정' is recognition; '수용' is integration/accommodation.

실수를 인정해라. vs 비판을 수용해라.

수용하다 vs 감수하다

Both involve 'taking something'.

'감수' is for negative/risky things; '수용' is for general integration.

손해를 감수하다. vs 문화를 수용하다.

句型

A1

N을/를 수용해요.

의견을 수용해요.

A2

N을/를 수용할 수 있어요.

백 명을 수용할 수 있어요.

B1

N을/를 수용하기로 했어요.

제안을 수용하기로 했어요.

B1

N이/가 수용되었어요. (Passive)

계획이 수용되었어요.

B2

N을/를 수용하는 자세

비판을 수용하는 자세가 필요해요.

C1

비판적 N 수용

외래 문화의 비판적 수용.

C1

N의 수용 한계

환경의 수용 한계.

C2

N적 관점에서의 수용

수용 미학적 관점에서의 수용.

词族

名词

수용 (Acceptance/Accommodation)
수용소 (Camp/Shelter)
수용자 (Recipient/Inmate)
수용성 (Receptivity/Solubility)

动词

수용되다 (To be accepted/accommodated)

形容词

수용적 (Accepting/Receptive)

相关

받아들이다
수락
포용

如何使用

frequency

High in media and academic texts; medium in daily speech.

常见错误
  • 선물을 수용하다 선물을 받다

    '수용하다' is for ideas or capacity, not physical gifts.

  • 내 잘못을 수용했다 내 잘못을 인정했다

    You 'admit' (인정) a mistake; you don't 'accommodate' it.

  • 그는 제안을 수용해주었다 그는 제안을 수용했다 / 받아들여 주었다

    '수용하다' is already formal; '수용해 주다' is okay but '받아들여 주다' is more natural for favors.

  • 이 가방은 책을 수용한다 이 가방은 책을 담을 수 있다 / 책이 많이 들어간다

    '수용하다' is usually for larger capacities like buildings or systems, not small bags.

  • 의견이 수용했다 의견이 수용되었다

    An opinion cannot 'accept'; it must 'be accepted' (passive).

小贴士

Formal Writing

Use '수용하다' in essays to describe the integration of foreign concepts or historical changes.

Facility Management

When describing a venue, always use '수용 인원' to specify how many people it can hold.

Passive Form

Use '수용되다' when the focus is on the proposal or idea that was accepted, not the person who accepted it.

Acceptance vs Recognition

Don't confuse with '인정하다'. Use '수용하다' when there is an action of 'taking in' or 'making room'.

Cultural Studies

Use '문화 수용' when discussing how Korea adopted Buddhism, Confucianism, or Western technology.

Power Verbs

'수용하다' is a 'power verb' that makes you sound more professional in meetings.

Mental Health

Learn '자기 수용' (self-acceptance) as it is a common term in modern Korean wellness culture.

Legal Context

In legal news, look for '요구 수용' to see if a strike or protest has ended successfully.

Soup & Young

Remember: A Young person serving Soup to a crowd—Accommodating them and Accepting their feedback.

Native vs Sino-Korean

Always keep '받아들이다' (casual) and '수용하다' (formal) as a pair in your mind.

记住它

记忆技巧

'Su' (Soup) + 'Yong' (Young). Imagine a 'Young' person serving 'Soup' to a large crowd and 'Accommodating' them in a big hall while 'Accepting' their feedback on the taste.

视觉联想

A large stadium (capacity) that also has a giant 'Yes' button in the middle (acceptance).

Word Web

Capacity Acceptance Refugees Opinions Buildings Criticism Culture Integration

挑战

Try to use '수용하다' in a sentence about your favorite hobby and how you accept feedback about it.

词源

From Hanja: 受 (수 - receive) + 容 (용 - contain/face/countenance).

原始含义: To receive and contain within oneself or within a space.

Sino-Korean

文化背景

When used in the context of '수용소' (camp), it can have negative historical connotations (e.g., prison camps), so use carefully in political contexts.

English speakers might use 'accommodate' for buildings and 'accept' for ideas; Korean uses one word for both, highlighting the link between 'holding' and 'agreeing'.

The concept of 'Reception Aesthetics' (수용 미학) is a major field in Korean literary studies. Government reports on 'Refugee Accommodation' (난민 수용).

在生活中练习

真实语境

Business Meetings

  • 제안을 수용하다
  • 피드백을 수용하다
  • 합의안을 수용하다
  • 적극 수용

Architecture/Urban Planning

  • 수용 인원
  • 최대 수용
  • 공간 수용
  • 시설 수용

Social Science/History

  • 문화 수용
  • 사상 수용
  • 종교 수용
  • 기술 수용

Psychology/Self-Help

  • 자기 수용
  • 현실 수용
  • 감정 수용
  • 한계 수용

Legal/Government

  • 요구 수용
  • 난민 수용
  • 법안 수용
  • 수용 시설

对话开场白

"상대방의 다른 의견을 수용하는 가장 좋은 방법은 무엇일까요?"

"이 건물은 최대 몇 명까지 수용할 수 있다고 생각하세요?"

"우리가 새로운 기술을 더 빨리 수용해야 할까요?"

"자신의 단점을 수용하는 것이 왜 힘들까요?"

"외국 문화를 수용할 때 가장 주의해야 할 점은 무엇인가요?"

日记主题

오늘 누군가의 조언을 수용했던 경험에 대해 써 보세요.

내가 생각하는 '자기 수용'의 정의는 무엇인가요?

우리 사회가 더 포용적으로 변하기 위해 무엇을 수용해야 할까요?

최근에 방문한 장소의 수용 능력은 어땠나요?

비판을 수용하는 것이 나의 성장에 어떤 도움이 되었나요?

常见问题

10 个问题

Generally, no. For physical gifts, use '받다' (to receive). '수용하다' is for ideas, opinions, or physical capacity (like a building holding people).

'수용하다' is the active form (I accept), while '수용되다' is the passive form (It was accepted). For example, '정부가 제안을 수용했다' vs '제안이 수용되었다'.

It is used, but it sounds formal. In casual talk with friends, '받아들이다' is much more common.

You use '수용 능력' or '수용 한계'.

Not directly, but '수용소' means a detention center or camp where people are 'accommodated' against their will.

It means 'self-acceptance'—accepting yourself as you are, including your flaws.

Yes, it is perfect for business emails when you are agreeing to a client's request or feedback.

Not necessarily. It just means you are taking it in or agreeing to act on it. You can '수용' criticism even if you don't like it.

'수용 미학' refers to how the audience perceives and accepts a work of art.

The most common opposite is '거부하다' (to refuse/reject).

自我测试 200 个问题

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Write a sentence using '수용하다' to describe a stadium's capacity.

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Write a sentence using '수용하다' to describe accepting a friend's suggestion.

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Explain the importance of '자기 수용' (self-acceptance) in 2-3 sentences.

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Translate: 'The government decided to accept the public's demands.'

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Write a formal email sentence accepting a client's feedback using '수용하다'.

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Describe a historical event where Korea 'accepted' (수용) foreign culture.

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Compare '수용하다' and '받아들이다' in your own words.

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Write a sentence using the passive form '수용되다'.

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What are some things a good leader should '수용하다'?

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Write a sentence about a library's capacity using '수용하다'.

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Translate: 'We must accept our limitations to improve.'

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Write a sentence using '비판적 수용'.

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Describe a situation where you had to '수용하다' a difficult reality.

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Write a sentence using '수용 인원'.

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How does a society '수용' new technology? Write 2 sentences.

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Translate: 'This shelter can accommodate 200 people.'

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Write a sentence about 'cultural reception' (문화 수용).

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Use '기꺼이 수용하다' in a sentence.

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Describe the difference between '인정하다' and '수용하다'.

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Write a short paragraph about the benefits of accepting diverse opinions.

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여자는 왜 팀원들의 의견을 수용했습니까?

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두 사람은 무엇에 대해 이야기하고 있습니까?

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호텔의 최대 수용 인원은 몇 명입니까?

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남자가 여자의 제안을 수용한 이유는 무엇입니까?

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신축 경기장의 특징은 무엇입니까?

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남자는 여자에게 무엇을 조언하고 있습니까?

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뉴스의 내용은 무엇입니까?

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도서관은 누구를 수용하기 위해 설계를 변경했습니까?

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두 사람은 무엇에 대해 이야기하고 있습니까?

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하드 드라이브의 장점은 무엇입니까?

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회사가 서비스를 개선하는 방법은 무엇입니까?

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난민들은 어디로 옮겨질 예정입니까?

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이 이론의 특징은 무엇입니까?

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영화의 결말이 바뀐 이유는 무엇입니까?

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sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 정부는 의견을 적극적으로 수용하기로 했다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 이 경기장은 500명을 수용할 수 있다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 비판을 수용하는 자세가 중요하다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 제안이 회의에서 공식적으로 수용되었다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 자기 수용은 자존감의 기초이다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 한국은 외국 문화를 수용했다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 사람을 수용할 공간이 부족합니다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 회사는 요구를 전격 수용했다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 우리는 변화를 수용해야 한다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 서버가 수용 능력을 초과했다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 비판을 수용하는 것은 성장에 도움이 된다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 몇 명까지 수용할 수 있는지 알고 싶어요.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 의견을 수용하여 계획을 수정했다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 수용 시설을 확충해야 한다.
sentence order

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 우리는 수용할 준비가 되었다.

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