Korean Conversation · Level 121
15 words
Korean word
학위
Pronunciation
Romanizationhagwi
Meaning
- noundegree
Example
그는 학위를 받았다.keu neun ha gwi reul pa dat tta
He received a degree.
More examples
그녀는 결국 학위를 취득했다.keu nyeo neun kyeol guk ha gwi reul chwi deu kaet tta
She eventually obtained a degree.
Core concept
An academic qualification officially awarded to recognize a level of study or research.
Common phrases
학위를 받다ha gwi reul pat tta
receive a degree
학위를 취득하다ha gwi reul chwi deu ka da
earn a degree
학위 논문ha gwi non mun
degree thesis
Similar words
석사seokssa: A master's degree awarded after completing advanced study or specialized research.
박사pakssa: A doctorate awarded after advanced research and formal academic review.
학사hakssa: A bachelor's degree awarded after completing an undergraduate university program.
Definition in Korean
학문이나 연구의 수준을 인정하기 위해 대학 등에서 공식적으로 부여하는 명칭이나 등급.hang mu ni na yeon gu ui su ju neul in jeong ha gi wi hae tae hak teung e seo kong sik jjeo geu ro pu yeo ha neun myeong ching i na teung geup
Word origin
This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning learning and rank, reflecting an officially recognized academic level.
Usage tips
- English degree can describe a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate, so context or an added level word identifies the exact qualification.
Related words
- 학사학위hakssahagwibachelor's degreenoun
- 석사학위seokssahagwimaster's degreenoun
- 학위증명서hagwijeungmyeongseodegree certificatenoun