Korean word

초급

Pronunciation

Romanizationchogeup

Meaning

  • nounbeginner level

Example

우리 학원에 초급반이 있어요.u ri ha gwo ne cho geup ppa ni i sseo yo

Our academy has a beginner class.

Illustration for 초급 (beginner level)

More examples

이 교재는 초급 학습자에게 적합해요.i kyo jae neun cho geup hak sseup jja e ge cheo ka pae yo

This textbook is suitable for learners at the beginner level.

Core concept

The first level of learning, where beginners build basic knowledge and skills.

Common phrases

  • 초급 반cho geup pan

    beginner class

  • 초급 과정cho geup kwa jeong

    beginner course

  • 초급 교재cho geup kyo jae

    beginner textbook

Similar words

기초kicho: The basic knowledge and ability that support further learning or work.
입문immun: An introductory stage or resource for starting a new subject.
초급반chogeupppan: A class or group organized for learners with little prior experience.

Definition in Korean

어떤 분야를 배우기 시작하는 사람을 위한 기초 지식과 기본기를 익히는 첫 단계의 수준eo tteon pu nya reul pae u gi si ja ka neun sa ra meul wi han ki cho chi sik kkwa ki bon gi reul i ki neun cheot tan gye ui su jun

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines 초 (cho, "first") and 급 (geup, "level") to mean the first level in a course or skill.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this for a class or course level, as in a beginner class, rather than for the learner as a person.

Opposites

Related words

  • 초급자chogeupjjabeginnernoun

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