Korean word

유통

Pronunciation

Romanizationyutong

Meaning

  • noundistribution

Example

이 상품의 유통이 빠르다.i sang pu mui yu tong i ppa reu da

This product is distributed quickly.

Illustration for 유통 (distribution)

More examples

이 제품은 유통망이 잘 갖춰져 있다.i che pu meun yu tong mang i chal kat chwo jeo it tta

This product has a well-established distribution network.

Core concept

A connected route moves goods, information, or money from one point to another so they can reach the people who need them.

Common phrases

  • 유통망yu tong mang

    distribution network

  • 유통과정yu tong gwa jeong

    distribution process

  • 유통구조yu tong gu jo

    distribution structure

Similar words

유통경로yutonggyeongno: A defined path that goods or information follow from a provider to the market.
유통망yutongmang: A linked system of businesses or places used to distribute goods or information.
공급konggeup: The act of providing necessary resources in a steady and reliable way.
판매panmae: The business activity of selling goods or services for payment.

Definition in Korean

상품·정보·자본 따위가 오가도록 연결하는 공급망이나 경로나 그 역할을 이르는 말.sang pum cheong bo cha bon tta wi ga o ga do rok yeon gyeol ha neun kong geum mang i na kyeong no na keu yeo ka reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term combines the ideas of flowing and passing through, fitting movement along a supply route.

Usage tips

  • In business contexts, this noun often describes the route and system behind a product's movement, not only the final handoff to a customer.

Opposites

Related words

  • 유통되다yutongdoedabe distributedverb
  • 유통량yutongnyangdistribution volumenoun

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