A2 noun intermediate

전통

[jeontong]

Meaning: tradition; traditional

What does 전통 mean?

전통 [jeontong] is a noun meaning "tradition; traditional". It is rated A2 on the CEFR scale, which means elementary — common in daily conversation. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (2)

Here are real-life sentences where 전통 [jeontong] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

한국 전통 찻잔이 인기 있어요. 포장도 해 드려요.

Traditional Korean tea cups are popular. We can wrap them too.

📚 From Travel & Hotel

전통과 혁신 사이의 균형을 어떻게 잡을 것인가가 향후 이 극단의 과제로 남았습니다.

How to strike a balance between tradition and innovation remains a challenge for this theater company going forward.

📚 From Literature & Arts

How to Use 전통 in Conversation

As a noun, 전통 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.

From the Lexibeom Card Packs

You can learn 전통 in context with these curated packs:

Master 전통 with Lexibeom

Snap a photo of any Korean text and our 27-stage AI turns it into a personalized learning card — pronunciation, grammar notes, and progressive review.

Open in Lexibeom (Free)