Level 6

중계방송

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A relay, a hookup

TOPIK 6

Meaning and Usage

중계방송 refers to a relay broadcast, typically used when a live event such as a sports game or concert is transmitted from one location to multiple viewers through a broadcasting network. It often implies a live or near-live transmission.

Common Contexts

This word is frequently used in media and sports contexts, especially when describing how events are shared with a wide audience. It can also appear in news reports or announcements about TV or online streaming.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 중계방송 하다: to relay broadcast; used when a broadcaster transmits an event.
  • 중계방송으로 생중계하다: to broadcast live via relay; emphasizes live transmission.
  • 중계방송이 끊기다: the relay broadcast is interrupted; common when technical issues occur.

Register and Nuance

중계방송 is a formal term used in news and media contexts. It is neutral in politeness and can be used in both spoken and written language. Learners should not confuse it with 단순 방송 (simple broadcast), as 중계방송 specifically involves relaying content from one source to another.

Common Mistake

A common learner mistake is to use 중계방송 when referring to any broadcast. Remember, 중계방송 specifically means a relay or live transmission from a remote event, not just any TV or radio program.

Example Sentences

이번 경기는 전국에서 중계방송으로 생중계됩니다.

Ibeon gyeonggineun jeongukeseo junggyebangsong euro saengjunggyedoemnida.

This game will be broadcast live nationwide via relay broadcast.

중계방송을 통해 해외에서도 경기를 볼 수 있습니다.

Junggyebangsongeul tonghae haeoeseodo gyeonggireul bol su itsseumnida.

Through relay broadcasting, you can watch the game even overseas.

중계방송이 끊겨서 경기를 제대로 볼 수 없었어요.

Junggyebangsongi kkeunkyeoseo gyeonggireul jedaero bol su eopseosseoyo.

The relay broadcast was interrupted, so I couldn’t watch the game properly.