Korean word

정교수

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonggyosu

Meaning

  • nounfull professor

Example

그는 정교수로 승진했다.keu neun cheong gyo su ro seung jin haet tta

He was promoted to full professor.

Illustration for 정교수 (full professor)

More examples

학생들이 정교수의 강의를 듣고 있다.hak ssaeng deu ri cheong gyo su ui kang ui reul teut kko it tta

The students are attending a full professor's lecture.

Core concept

The established academic position of a professor trusted to lead teaching and research independently.

Common phrases

  • 정교수로 승진하다cheong gyo su ro seung jin ha da

    be promoted to full professor

  • 정교수가 되다cheong gyo su ga toe da

    become a full professor

  • 정교수의 강의를 듣다cheong gyo su ui kang ui reul teut tta

    attend a full professor's lecture

Similar words

교수kyosu: A university academic who teaches students and conducts research as part of the faculty.

Definition in Korean

대학교에서 정식 임용을 받아 학문과 강의에서 독자적 책임을 지는 교수의 계급tae hak kkyo e seo cheong sik i myong eul pa da hang mun gwa kang ui e seo tok jja jeok chae gi meul chi neun kyo su ui kye geup

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound combining a term meaning proper or regular with a term meaning professor, linking formal status to the professorial role.

Usage tips

  • When a Korean speaker names a university rank precisely, this word is more specific than simply calling someone a professor in English.

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