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승용차

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Meaning and Usage

The word '승용차' specifically refers to a passenger car, which is a vehicle designed primarily for transporting people rather than goods. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about personal cars.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '승용차' in contexts related to buying, selling, or describing cars, especially when distinguishing from trucks or commercial vehicles. It is a neutral term suitable for formal and informal situations.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 승용차를 사다: to buy a passenger car
  • 새 승용차: a new passenger car
  • 승용차 운전: driving a passenger car
  • 승용차보다: compared to a passenger car

These collocations help you talk about ownership, comparison, and usage of passenger cars.

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '승용차' with '화물차' (cargo truck) or '버스' (bus). '승용차' always implies a smaller vehicle meant for personal or family use. When describing the number of passengers, '승용차' typically implies seating for about 4 to 5 people.

Using '승용차' correctly will help you sound natural when discussing cars in Korean, especially in contexts like buying a car, talking about transportation, or comparing vehicle types.

Example Sentences

그는 새 승용차를 샀다.

Geuneun sae seungyongchareul satda.

He bought a new passenger car.

승용차는 보통 4~5명이 탈 수 있다.

Seungyongchaneun botong 4~5myeongi tal su itda.

A passenger car usually can carry 4 to 5 people.

도시에서는 승용차보다 대중교통을 이용하는 것이 편리하다.

Dosieseo neun seungyongchaboda daejunggyeotongeul iyonghaneun geosi pyeollihada.

In the city, using public transportation is more convenient than a passenger car.