Korean Conversation · Level 208
15 words
Korean word
학력
Pronunciation
Romanizationhangnyeok
Meaning
- nouneducational background
Example
회사에서는 학력을 확인합니다.hoe sa e seo neun hang nyeo geul hwa gin ham ni da
The company checks educational backgrounds.
More examples
지원서에 학력을 정확히 적으세요.chi won seo e hang nyeo geul cheong hwa ki cheo geu se yo
Please enter your educational background accurately on the application.
Core concept
The formal education recorded through a person's schools, graduation status, and academic degrees.
Common phrases
학력을 확인하다hang nyeo geul hwa gin ha da
verify educational background
학력을 묻다hang nyeo geul mut tta
ask about educational background
Similar words
학력사항hangnyeokssahang: Individual schooling details entered on a resume or application.
출신학교chulsinhakkkyo: The name of a school attended or completed by a person.
학벌hakppeol: Social standing or ranking associated with a person's educational background.
학위hagwi: An academic qualification officially awarded for completing a level of study.
Definition in Korean
어떤 학교에서 어떤 교육을 받았는지와 그 수준을 나타내는 말로, 출신 학교와 졸업 여부·학위를 포함한다.eo tteon hak kkyo e seo eo tteon kyo yu geul pa dan neun ji wa keu su ju neul na ta nae neun mal lo chul sin hak kkyo wa cho reop yeo bu ha gwi reul po ham han da
Word origin
The word joins a Sino-Korean element for learning with one for a history or record, creating the idea of an education record.
Usage tips
- In applications and job settings, this word often concerns documented schooling rather than practical work experience or general ability.
Opposites
- 고학력kohangnyeokhigh educational attainmentnoun
- 저학력cheohangnyeoklow educational attainmentnoun
Related words
- 학력증명서hangnyeokjjeungmyeongseoeducational background certificatenoun
- 학력사항hangnyeokssahangeducation detailsnoun