Level 4

서적

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Meaning and Usage

The word '서적' refers to books or publications, often used in formal or academic contexts. It is a more formal term than '책' (book) and is commonly found in libraries, publishing, and scholarly discussions.

Common Contexts

'서적' is frequently used when talking about collections of books, academic publications, or printed materials in general. It often appears in compound nouns like '서적 출판사' (publishing company) or '서적 시장' (book market).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 서적 출판사: publishing company, used when referring to businesses that publish books.
  • 신간 서적: new publications, often used in announcements or promotions.
  • 다양한 서적: various books, common when describing a wide range of books available.

Register and Nuance

'서적' carries a formal tone and is less common in casual conversation compared to '책'. It is suitable for written language, academic writing, and formal speech.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '서적' with '책'. While both mean 'book', '서적' is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts. Use '책' for everyday conversation and '서적' when discussing books in a formal or institutional setting.

Example Sentences

도서관에서 다양한 서적을 빌릴 수 있습니다.

Doseogwaneseo dayanghan seojeogeul billil su isseumnida.

You can borrow various books at the library.

이 서적은 한국 역사에 대해 자세히 설명하고 있습니다.

I seojeogeun hanguk yeoksae daehae jasehi seolmyeonghago isseumnida.

This book explains Korean history in detail.

서적 출판사는 신간 서적을 홍보하기 위해 이벤트를 열었습니다.

Seojeok chulpan-saneun singan seojeogeul hongbohagi wihae ibenteureul yeoreotseumnida.

The publishing company held an event to promote new books.