B1 noun Neutral

경험

/kjʌ̹ŋɦʌ̹m/

Practical contact with and observation of facts or events. Frequently used in IELTS Speaking to talk about personal history.

Examples

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1

다양한 경험을 쌓고 싶어요.

I want to gain diverse experiences.

2

지원자의 업무 경험을 중요하게 평가합니다.

We evaluate the applicant's work experience importantly.

3

나도 그런 경험 있어.

I have that kind of experience too.

Word Family

Noun
경험
Verb
경험하다
Adverb
경험적으로
Adjective
경험적인
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Memory Tip

Gyeong-Heom: Sounds like 'Gyeong (royal) Home'—experiencing life in a royal home.

Quick Quiz

어릴 때의 다양한 ___은 성장에 큰 도움이 된다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 경험

Examples

1

다양한 경험을 쌓고 싶어요.

everyday

I want to gain diverse experiences.

2

지원자의 업무 경험을 중요하게 평가합니다.

formal

We evaluate the applicant's work experience importantly.

3

나도 그런 경험 있어.

informal

I have that kind of experience too.

4

학습자의 과거 경험이 새로운 지식 습득에 미치는 영향.

academic

The influence of a learner's past experience on acquiring new knowledge.

5

실무 경험이 풍부한 인재를 찾고 있습니다.

business

We are looking for talent with abundant practical experience.

Word Family

Noun
경험
Verb
경험하다
Adverb
경험적으로
Adjective
경험적인

Common Collocations

경험을 쌓다 to gain/build experience
직접 경험 direct experience
경험이 풍부하다 to be experienced
특별한 경험 special experience
사회 경험 social/work experience

Common Phrases

경험을 토대로

based on experience

좋은 경험

good experience

경험 삼아

as an experience / for the sake of experience

Often Confused With

경험 vs 경력

'경력' refers specifically to professional career/work history, while '경험' is general life experience.

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Usage Notes

Use '경험을 쌓다' (to build experience) when talking about internships or travel.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '경험' (experience) with '실험' (experiment).

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Memory Tip

Gyeong-Heom: Sounds like 'Gyeong (royal) Home'—experiencing life in a royal home.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 經驗 (passing through and examining).

Grammar Patterns

~한 경험이 있다 경험을 통해

Quick Quiz

어릴 때의 다양한 ___은 성장에 큰 도움이 된다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 경험

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