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연구소

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Understanding '연구소'

'연구소' refers to a research institute or facility where systematic study and experiments are conducted. It is commonly used in academic, scientific, and industrial contexts.

Usage and Context

This noun is often combined with words related to science, technology, or education, such as '대학 연구소' (university research institute) or '기업 연구소' (corporate research institute). It implies a formal place dedicated to research activities.

Common Collocations

  • 연구소 설립하다: to establish a research institute, used when a new facility is created.
  • 연구소에서 연구하다: to conduct research at a research institute, describing the location of research work.
  • 연구소 직원: research institute staff, referring to people working there.

Register and Politeness

'연구소' is a neutral noun suitable for formal and informal contexts. It is a standard term used in professional and academic settings.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing '연구소' with '연구원' (researcher). Remember, '연구소' is the place, while '연구원' is the person who conducts research. Use '연구소' when talking about the institution or building, and '연구원' when referring to the researcher.

Example Sentences

그 회사는 신제품 개발을 위해 새로운 연구소를 설립했다.

Geu hoesaneun sinjaepum gaebaleul wihae saeroun yeongusoreul seolliphyeotda.

That company established a new research institute to develop new products.

연구소에서는 다양한 실험과 조사가 이루어진다.

Yeongusoeseneun dayanghan silheomgwa josaga irueojinda.

Various experiments and investigations are conducted at the research institute.

그는 대학 연구소에서 환경 문제를 연구하고 있다.

Geuneun daehak yeongusoeso hwangyeong munjeleul yeonguhago itda.

He is researching environmental issues at a university research institute.