Korean word

조교

Pronunciation

Romanizationchogyo

Meaning

  • nounteaching assistant

Example

저는 조교로 일하고 있어요.cheo neun cho gyo ro il ha go i sseo yo

I am working as a teaching assistant.

Illustration for 조교 (teaching assistant)

More examples

시험 중에 조교가 보조 업무를 담당했어요.si heom chung e cho gyo ga po jo eom mu reul tam dang hae sseo yo

The teaching assistant handled support duties during the exam.

Core concept

An academic helper who makes teaching or research easier for a professor or instructor.

Common phrases

  • 조교로 근무하다cho gyo ro keun mu ha da

    work as a teaching assistant

  • 조교에게 물어보다cho gyo e ge mu reo bo da

    ask the teaching assistant

Similar words

조수chosu: An assistant who helps a leader or worker carry out practical tasks.
도우미toumi: A helper who provides support to people in everyday situations or at events.
보조원pojowon: An employee who supports workplace operations by handling assigned tasks.

Definition in Korean

교수나 강사의 수업을 보조하거나 연구를 돕는 사람을 이르는 말.kyo su na kang sa ui su eo beul po jo ha geo na yeon gu reul tom neun sa ra meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning help and teach, linking the term to support given in an academic setting.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the English title teaching assistant, this Korean term can also cover research support, so the role may extend beyond classroom help.

Other meanings

  • research assistantnoun
  • assistant teachernoun

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