Korean word

회선

Pronunciation

Romanizationhoeseon

Meaning

  • nounline

Example

인터넷 회선이 느려요.in teo net hoe seo ni neu ryeo yo

The internet connection is slow.

Illustration for 회선 (line)

More examples

기술자에게 회선 점검을 요청했어요.ki sul ja e ge hoe seon cheom geo meul yo cheong hae sseo yo

I asked a technician to inspect the line.

Core concept

A designated route that carries communication signals from one place to another through wires or wireless systems.

Common phrases

  • 인터넷 회선in teo net hoe seon

    internet line

  • 회선 설치hoe seon seol chi

    line installation

  • 회선 점검hoe seon cheom geom

    line inspection

Similar words

인터넷inteonet: The global computer network used to reach information and digital services.
와이파이waipai: A wireless system that lets phones and computers reach the internet.
접속cheopssok: A connection that makes communication between devices or systems possible.
케이블keibeul: A physical line used to send electricity or information between devices.

Definition in Korean

통신을 위해 설치되거나 할당된 유무선의 연결 통로.tong si neul wi hae seol chi doe geo na hal dang doen yu mu seo nui yeon gyeol tong no

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound 회선 (hoeseon, "communication line") joins 회 (hoe, "turn") with 선 (seon, "line"), reflecting its historical use for telephone and telegraph circuits.

Usage tips

  • This word often appears in technical discussions about internet service, installation, and network problems, so it is useful in provider notices and support conversations.

Related words

  • 회선요금hoeseonyogeumline chargesnoun
  • 국제회선kukjjehoeseoninternational linenoun

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