Korean Conversation · Level 64
15 words
Korean word
교육
Pronunciation
Romanizationkyoyuk
Meaning
- nouneducation
Example
학교에서 교육을 받았어요.hak kkyo e seo kyo yu geul pa da sseo yo
I received an education at school.
More examples
가정에서 아이에게 교육을 꾸준히 시키는 것이 중요해요.ka jeong e seo a i e ge kyo yu geul kku jun hi si ki neun keo si chung yo hae yo
It is important to consistently educate children at home.
Core concept
A structured process that teaches knowledge and helps people develop their abilities.
Common phrases
교육을 받다kyo yu geul pat tta
receive an education
교육비kyo yuk ppi
education expenses
교육 과정kyo yuk kwa jeong
curriculum
Similar words
공부kongbu: The act of learning and practicing through personal effort to gain knowledge or skill.
수업sueop: A scheduled lesson in which a teacher presents material and students learn.
Definition in Korean
학교나 직장 등에서 지식을 가르치고 사람을 길러 내는 활동이나 체계hak kkyo na chik jjang teung e seo chi si geul ka reu chi go sa ra meul kil leo nae neun hwal dong i na che gye
Word origin
The Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning teach and raise, reflecting education as both instruction and personal development.
Usage tips
- It names an organized activity or system, so it fits schools, workplace programs, policies, and other formal settings better than casual talk about learning.
Other meanings
- trainingnoun
- instructionnoun
Opposites
- 무교육mugyoyuklack of educationnoun
Related words
- 교육자kyoyukjjaeducatornoun
- 교육학kyoyukakpedagogynoun
- 교육적kyoyukjjeokeducationaladjective