B2 noun Neutral

교육

[kjojuk̚]

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. It covers a wide range of learning activities.

Examples

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1

공교육과 사교육의 균형이 필요하다.

A balance between public and private education is necessary.

2

회사에서 직원들을 위한 직무 교육을 실시했다.

The company conducted job training for employees.

3

아이들의 교육을 위해 도서관에 자주 갑니다.

I go to the library often for my children's education.

Word Family

Noun
교육
Verb
교육하다
Adverb
교육적으로
Adjective
교육적
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Memory Tip

Gyo (Teach) + Yuk (Raise). Teaching to raise someone up.

Quick Quiz

한국은 ______에 대한 관심이 매우 높은 나라이다. (education)

Correct!

The correct answer is: 교육

Examples

1

공교육과 사교육의 균형이 필요하다.

academic

A balance between public and private education is necessary.

2

회사에서 직원들을 위한 직무 교육을 실시했다.

business

The company conducted job training for employees.

3

아이들의 교육을 위해 도서관에 자주 갑니다.

everyday

I go to the library often for my children's education.

4

정부는 평생 교육 시스템을 구축하고 있다.

formal

The government is building a lifelong education system.

5

너 교육은 어디서 받았어?

informal

Where did you receive your education?

Word Family

Noun
교육
Verb
교육하다
Adverb
교육적으로
Adjective
교육적

Common Collocations

고등 교육 higher education
의무 교육 compulsory education
교육 제도 education system
교육 과정 curriculum
교육을 받다 to receive education

Common Phrases

교육열

passion for education

전인 교육

well-rounded education

조기 교육

early childhood education

Often Confused With

교육 vs 학습

Hak-seup is the act of 'learning' by the student, while gyo-yuk is the broader 'education' system or process.

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Usage Notes

One of the top 3 topics in IELTS exams.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using 'gyo-yuk-ha-da' when you mean 'to learn' (use 'bae-u-da').

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Memory Tip

Gyo (Teach) + Yuk (Raise). Teaching to raise someone up.

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Word Origin

From Hanja: 敎 (to teach) + 育 (to raise/nourish).

Grammar Patterns

~에 대한 교육 교육을 시키다
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Cultural Context

South Korea is famous for its extremely high 'passion for education' (gyo-yuk-yeol).

Quick Quiz

한국은 ______에 대한 관심이 매우 높은 나라이다. (education)

Correct!

The correct answer is: 교육

More academic words

연쇄적

B2

Occurring in a sequence or chain reaction where one event causes another. It describes a series of linked events.

연계성

B2

The state or quality of being connected or interrelated, often used to describe the relationship between different fields of study, policies, or technical systems.

객관화

B2

The act of treating or making something objective or external, rather than subjective or personal. Often used in psychology or research to describe detachment.

이론화

B2

The process of developing or formulating a theory or a system of ideas to explain something. Converting observations into a theoretical framework.

집대성하다

B2

To collect and combine various things (like theories, information, or works) into a single, comprehensive, and organized whole.

배치되다

B2

To be contrary to or in opposition with a certain principle, standard, or common sense. (Note: Also means 'to be deployed', but this academic usage is crucial for IELTS).

엄밀성

B2

The quality of being extremely thorough, accurate, and strict in following rules or logic. It refers to scientific or logical rigor.

대립

B2

A state of opposition or conflict between two or more parties, ideas, or forces. It describes a situation where different interests or viewpoints clash.

급락

B2

A sudden and steep decline or drop in value, price, or number. It is used to describe a rapid downward movement in statistics.

양적연구

B2

Research that focuses on quantifying the collection and analysis of data, often using statistical methods to generalize results across a population.

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