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외교관

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Meaning and Role

The word '외교관' refers to a diplomat, a government official who represents their country abroad and manages international relations. This term is commonly used in formal contexts related to politics, international affairs, and government work.

Usage in Sentences

You will often see '외교관' used when talking about people who work in embassies or consulates, or when discussing diplomatic activities such as negotiations or visits between countries.

Common Collocations

  • 외교관 시험 (diplomat exam): a competitive exam to become a diplomat.
  • 외교관 생활 (life as a diplomat): referring to the professional and personal experiences of diplomats.
  • 외교관 회의 (diplomatic meeting): meetings involving diplomats to discuss international issues.

Register and Politeness

'외교관' is a formal noun and is used in polite or neutral speech. It is not used casually to refer to ordinary people.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing '외교관' with '대사' (ambassador). While both are diplomatic roles, '대사' is a higher rank, usually the head of an embassy. Use '외교관' for diplomats in general, and '대사' when referring specifically to ambassadors.

Example Sentences

그는 한국의 외교관으로 여러 나라를 방문했다.

Geuneun hangukui oegyogwan euro yeoreo nara reul bangmunhaetda.

He visited several countries as a Korean diplomat.

외교관은 국가 간의 관계를 조정하는 중요한 역할을 한다.

Oegyogwan eun gukga gan ui gwangye reul jojeonghaneun jungyohan yeokhal eul handa.

Diplomats play an important role in adjusting relations between countries.

외교관 시험에 합격하려면 국제 문제에 대한 이해가 필요하다.

Oegyogwan siheom e hapgyeokharyeomyeon gukje munje e daehan ihae ga piryohada.

To pass the diplomat exam, understanding international issues is necessary.