Meaning and Usage
The Korean word '운영' primarily means 'management' or 'operation' and is commonly used in contexts related to running businesses, organizations, or systems. It refers to the act of managing or operating something efficiently.
Common Contexts
You will often see '운영' used when talking about company management, operating hours, or the way a service or facility is run. For example, '운영 방침' means 'management policy,' and '운영 시간' means 'operating hours.'
Collocations and Patterns
- 운영 방침: management policy, used when discussing rules or guidelines for managing an organization.
- 운영 시간: operating hours, referring to the time a business or service is open.
- 효율적인 운영: efficient management, describing how well something is managed.
Register and Usage Notes
'운영' is a formal noun often used in business, administrative, or official contexts. It is not typically used in casual conversation unless referring to the operation of a business or system.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '운영' with '운동' (exercise) due to similar pronunciation. Remember that '운영' relates to management or operation, not physical activity.