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편지

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Understanding '편지'

'편지' means 'letter' in Korean and is commonly used to refer to written messages sent to someone, traditionally by mail. It is a noun and appears frequently in everyday conversation, especially when talking about communication.

Common Uses

People use '편지' to talk about writing, sending, or receiving letters. Although digital communication is more common now, '편지' still carries a warm, personal feeling.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 편지를 쓰다: to write a letter
  • 편지를 보내다: to send a letter
  • 편지를 받다: to receive a letter

These phrases are very common and useful for expressing actions related to letters.

Usage Notes

When using '편지', remember it usually implies a physical or handwritten letter, but it can also be used metaphorically or in formal contexts. Learners sometimes confuse '편지' with '이메일' (email); the former is more traditional and personal, while the latter is digital and faster.

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'편지' is neutral and polite, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

Example Sentences

친구에게 편지를 썼어요.

Chinguege pyeonjireul sseosseoyo.

I wrote a letter to my friend.

편지를 받을 때마다 기분이 좋아져요.

Pyeonjireul badeul ttaemada gibuni joajyeoyo.

I feel happy every time I receive a letter.

편지를 보내는 대신 이메일을 사용해요.

Pyeonjireul bonaeneun daesin imeil-eul sayonghaeyo.

Instead of sending letters, I use email.