Korean word

교직

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyojik

Meaning

  • nounteaching profession

Example

많은 사람들이 교직을 존중합니다.ma neun sa ram deu ri kyo ji geul chon jung ham ni da

Many people respect the teaching profession.

Illustration for 교직 (teaching profession)

More examples

그는 아이들을 가르치기 위해 교직을 선택했다.keu neun a i deu reul ka reu chi gi wi hae kyo ji geul seon tae kaet tta

He chose the teaching profession to teach children.

Core concept

A teacher's career viewed as a professional role and position within a school.

Common phrases

  • 교직에 종사하다kyo ji ge chong sa ha da

    work in the teaching profession

  • 교직을 선택하다kyo ji geul seon tae ka da

    choose the teaching profession

Similar words

교사kyosa: A person whose job is to teach students at a school or other educational institution.
선생님seonsaengnim: A respectful way to address or refer to someone who teaches.

Definition in Korean

학교의 교원으로서 맡는 직무나 그 직위, 즉 교사로서 일하는 직업적 신분hak kkyo ui kyo wo neu ro seo man neun ching mu na keu chi gwi cheuk kyo sa ro seo il ha neun chi geop jjeok sin bun

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning teaching and an occupation or official position, forming the idea of teaching as a profession.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can distinguish this word from teacher, which names the person, because this word highlights the professional field or status.

Related words

Word lists with this word