Meaning and Usage
"신입" refers to a person who has newly joined an organization, school, or workplace. It is commonly used to describe new employees (신입 사원) or new students (신입생). The term emphasizes the status of being new and inexperienced.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "신입" in professional and academic settings. For example, companies hold "신입 사원 교육" (new employee training), and schools organize "신입생 환영회" (welcome events for new students).
Collocations and Patterns
- 신입 사원: new employee, used in workplace contexts
- 신입생: new student, used in educational contexts
- 신입으로서: as a newcomer, often used to express the perspective or challenges of being new
Register and Politeness
"신입" is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often combined with polite speech when addressing or referring to new members respectfully.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "신입" with "신인," which also means newcomer but is more often used in artistic or sports contexts (e.g., 신인 배우 - rookie actor). Remember, "신입" is more general and widely used for new members in organizations or schools.