Korean word

견학

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeonhak

Meaning

  • nounfield trip

Example

지난주에 견학을 다녀왔어요.chi nan ju e kyeon ha geul ta nyeo wa sseo yo

I went on a field trip last week.

Illustration for 견학 (field trip)

More examples

오늘 회사 견학이 있어요.o neul hoe sa kyeon ha gi i sseo yo

We have a company tour today.

Core concept

Going to a museum, factory, or other site to turn firsthand observation into practical learning.

Common phrases

  • 견학을 가다kyeon ha geul ka da

    go on a field trip

  • 견학을 다녀오다kyeon ha geul ta nyeo o da

    go on a field trip and come back

  • 공장 견학kong jang kyeon hak

    factory tour

Similar words

방문pangmun: Going to or coming to a particular place for a visit.
관람kwallam: Viewing an exhibition or performance with attention and enjoyment.
체험cheheom: Taking part in an activity to gain firsthand knowledge and personal experience.
실습silseup: Structured practice that builds useful skills from lessons in school or work.

Definition in Korean

학생이나 직장인이 교육이나 체험을 위해 박물관·공장·현장 등을 방문하여 관찰하고 배우는 일.hak ssaeng i na chik jjang i ni kyo yu gi na che heo meul wi hae pang mul gwan kong jang hyeon jang teung eul pang mun ha yeo kwan chal ha go pae u neun il

Word origin

견학 (gyeonhak, "field trip") is formed from 견 (gyeon, "seeing") and 학 (hak, "learning"), highlighting learning by observing a real place.

Usage tips

  • The Korean word 견학 (gyeonhak, "field trip") is useful for school activities and workplace training visits, while the English phrase often suggests a school event first.

Other meanings

  • tournoun

Related words

  • 견학하다kyeonhakadago on a field tripverb
  • 견학지kyeonhakjjifield trip sitenoun
  • 견학단kyeonhakttanfield trip groupnoun

Word lists with this word