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노선

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Understanding '노선'

The Korean word '노선' specifically refers to a route or line, commonly used in the context of transportation such as bus routes, subway lines, or railway tracks. It is a noun and often appears in everyday conversations about travel and commuting.

Usage and Context

'노선' is frequently combined with words like '버스' (bus), '지하철' (subway), or '철도' (railway) to specify particular routes. For example, '버스 노선' means 'bus route.' It is used to talk about the path or course that a vehicle follows.

Common Collocations

  • 버스 노선: bus route, used when discussing bus travel
  • 지하철 노선도: subway route map, essential for navigating subway systems
  • 노선 변경: route change, used when a route is altered

Register and Politeness

'노선' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without changes. It is common in news, announcements, and daily conversations.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing '노선' with '길' (road or street). '노선' emphasizes the planned or official route of transportation, while '길' refers more generally to any road or path. Use '노선' when talking about transportation lines to sound natural and precise.

Example Sentences

이 버스는 시내 중심가를 지나는 노선이에요.

I beoseuneun sinae jungsimgareul jinaneun noseonieyo.

This bus follows a route that passes through the city center.

지하철 노선도를 확인하고 갈아타세요.

Jihacheol noseondoreul hwaginhago garataseyo.

Check the subway route map and transfer accordingly.

새로운 노선이 개통되면 교통이 훨씬 편리해질 거예요.

Saeroun noseoni gaetongdoemyeon gyotongi hwolssin pyeollilhaejil geoyeyo.

When the new route opens, transportation will become much more convenient.