Meaning and Usage
The Korean noun '통행' refers to the act or right of passage, typically for vehicles or pedestrians moving through a road, street, or pathway. It is often used in formal or official contexts such as traffic regulations, construction notices, or legal restrictions.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see '통행' in phrases related to traffic control, such as '통행 금지' (no passage), '통행 제한' (passage restriction), and '통행료' (toll fee). It implies the movement through a space and whether it is allowed or restricted.
Collocations and Patterns
- 통행 금지: prohibition of passage, used in signs or official announcements.
- 통행 제한: restriction on passage, often temporary due to construction or events.
- 통행료: toll fee, the charge for passage on certain roads or bridges.
Register and Politeness
'통행' is a formal noun mostly used in written language, official announcements, and formal speech. It is not commonly used in casual conversation unless discussing traffic or legal matters.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '통행' with '통과' which also means passage but is more general and can apply to abstract concepts like passing a test. '통행' specifically relates to physical passage through a place.
Use '통행' when referring to physical movement through roads or paths, especially in official or regulatory contexts.