Korean word

진학

Pronunciation

Romanizationchinhak

Meaning

  • nounfurther education

Example

내년에 진학을 생각하고 있어요.nae nyeo ne chin ha geul saeng ga ka go i sseo yo

I'm thinking about going to college next year.

Illustration for 진학 (further education)

More examples

학원에 다니며 진학 준비를 하고 있어요.ha gwo ne ta ni myeo chin hak chun bi reul ha go i sseo yo

I go to a cram school while preparing for higher education.

Core concept

The step of moving from one level of schooling into a higher one.

Common phrases

  • 대학 진학tae hak chin hak

    university entry

  • 진학 준비chin hak chun bi

    preparation for higher education

  • 진학 상담chin hak sang dam

    higher-education advising

Similar words

입학ipak: The process of entering a school and becoming one of its students.
합격hapkkyeok: A passing result that shows a test or review has met the required standard.
입시ipssi: An exam taken as part of applying to enter a school.

Definition in Korean

학생이 고등학교를 마치거나 다른 학제로 올라가 대학·전문학교 등으로 들어가는 행위나 과정hak ssaeng i ko deung hak kkyo reul ma chi geo na ta reun hak jje ro ol la ga tae hak cheon mun hak kkyo teung eu ro teu reo ga neun haeng wi na kwa jeong

Word origin

It combines Sino-Korean elements meaning advance and study, creating the idea of moving forward into a higher stage of education.

Usage tips

  • It usually appears when people discuss plans after graduation, so it signals an education-path topic rather than studying in general.

Opposites

Related words

  • 진학하다chinhakadaadvance to higher educationverb
  • 진학률chinhangnyulpostsecondary enrollment ratenoun
  • 진학지도chinhakjjidohigher-education counselingnoun

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