B1 noun Formal

학문

/haŋmun/

A field of study or the pursuit of knowledge through systematic research and learning.

Examples

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1

대학은 학문의 전당이라고 불려요.

Universities are called the halls of academic learning.

2

학문적 성취를 인정받아 상을 받게 되었습니다.

He was awarded a prize in recognition of his academic achievements.

3

학문이 밥 먹여 주냐는 말도 옛말이지.

The saying 'Does academic study feed you?' is an old saying now.

Word Family

Noun
학문
Verb
학습하다
Adverb
학문적으로
Adjective
학문적인
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Memory Tip

Hak (learn) + Mun (ask) = Learning by asking questions.

Quick Quiz

인문학은 인간에 대해 연구하는 ___입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 학문

Examples

1

대학은 학문의 전당이라고 불려요.

everyday

Universities are called the halls of academic learning.

2

학문적 성취를 인정받아 상을 받게 되었습니다.

formal

He was awarded a prize in recognition of his academic achievements.

3

학문이 밥 먹여 주냐는 말도 옛말이지.

informal

The saying 'Does academic study feed you?' is an old saying now.

4

학문 간의 융합은 현대 과학의 주요 흐름이다.

academic

Convergence between academic disciplines is a major trend in modern science.

5

우리 연구소는 학문적 가치가 높은 프로젝트를 지원합니다.

business

Our research institute supports projects with high academic value.

Word Family

Noun
학문
Verb
학습하다
Adverb
학문적으로
Adjective
학문적인

Common Collocations

학문 분야 academic field
학문적 성과 academic achievement
기초 학문 basic sciences/humanities
학문에 정진하다 to devote oneself to studies
학문적 깊이 academic depth

Common Phrases

학문의 자유

academic freedom

학문을 닦다

to cultivate one's learning

학문적 토대

academic foundation

Often Confused With

학문 vs 공부

Gong-bu is general studying (like for an exam); Hak-mun is the 'field of study' or 'academic scholarship'.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS writing when discussing higher education or the value of different subjects.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use '학문' when you just mean doing your homework (use '숙제' or '공부').

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Memory Tip

Hak (learn) + Mun (ask) = Learning by asking questions.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 학 (learn) and 문 (ask).

Grammar Patterns

학문적으로 접근하다 ~라는 학문
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Cultural Context

Koreans historically respect 'Hakmun' due to Confucian influence.

Quick Quiz

인문학은 인간에 대해 연구하는 ___입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 학문

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