Meaning and Usage
The Korean word '설문' specifically refers to questions used in surveys or questionnaires. It is commonly used in contexts involving data collection, research, or feedback gathering.
Common Contexts
You will often see '설문' in phrases like '설문 조사' (survey) or '설문 항목' (survey questions). It is a formal term used in academic, business, and social research settings.
Collocations and Patterns
- 설문 조사: survey or questionnaire, used when referring to the entire survey process.
- 설문 항목: survey questions, the individual questions within a survey.
- 설문에 참여하다: to participate in a survey.
Usage Notes
When using '설문', it usually implies a structured set of questions designed to collect specific information. It is not used for casual questions but for formal or organized data collection. Avoid confusing '설문' with '질문', which means a question in general conversation.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes use '설문' to mean any question, but it should be reserved for survey or questionnaire contexts. For everyday questions, use '질문' instead.