Korean word

물류

Pronunciation

Romanizationmullyu

Meaning

  • nounlogistics

Example

배송 문제 때문에 물류가 지연됐습니다.pae song mun je ttae mu ne mul lyu ga chi yeon dwaet sseum ni da

Logistics was delayed because of a delivery problem.

Illustration for 물류 (logistics)

More examples

새로운 물류창고가 도심 외곽에 들어섰습니다.sae ro un mul lyu chang go ga to sim oe gwa ge teu reo seot sseum ni da

A new logistics warehouse has been built on the outskirts of the city.

Core concept

The organized flow of goods through packing, storage, transport, and related operations.

Common phrases

  • 물류창고mul lyu chang go

    logistics warehouse

  • 물류배송mul lyu bae song

    logistics delivery

  • 물류업체mul lyu eop che

    logistics company

Similar words

유통yutong: The supply route and business system that brings products to stores and buyers.
배송paesong: Sending a purchased item from a seller or shipping company to its customer.
운송unsong: Carrying goods between places using vehicles, ships, or aircraft.
보관pogwan: Keeping belongings or products in a safe place until they are needed.

Definition in Korean

물류는 상품의 이동을 지원하는 포장·창고·운송 등의 과정과 그 운영을 포함하는 산업적 활동이나 분야를 가리키는 명사이다.mul lyu neun sang pu mui i dong eul chi won ha neun po jang chang go un song teung ui kwa jeong gwa keu u nyeong eul po ham ha neun sa neop jjeok hwal dong i na pu nya reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa i da

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound built from elements meaning goods and flow, giving the idea of managing how goods move.

Usage tips

  • Logistics is broader than delivery alone, because it also includes the behind-the-scenes work that gets goods ready and keeps them moving.

Opposites

Related words

  • 물류관리mullyugwallilogistics managementnoun
  • 물류비mullyubilogistics costsnoun
  • 물류센터mullyusenteologistics centernoun

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